Campus Life

I am about to accept to join UMBC as a freshman undergraduate and was wondering about the campus life. Is there a good campus vibe to UMBC? How often do people have parties? Also do a lot of people live on campus or do they commute? Lastly how is the food?

Following because my D will be applying in the fall. It would be great if @kaleab56 could post some of your experiences of Umbc life.