Monthly Archives: August 2012

Hello everyone my name is Rahad Choudhury. I am currently a senior and hoping this is my last semester at Baruch. I transferred in from John Jay College of criminal justice and let me tell you it was not an easy ride. Baruch took my stress level beyond maximum point. This school really kicked my butt. I knew it was tuff school, but never knew it was this hard. I have to admit Baruch is good school and you do come out learning something. It is also recognized by many top ranking companies and government agencies. We are a big threat to NYU and Columbia. Anyways about Me I’m a big car fanatic love everything about them. I watch soccer and basketball occasionally. My favorite soccer teams is Manchester United and hope the New York Knicks to take the championship one day.

I have been at Baruch since 2007 and am glad to have finally filed for February Graduation earlier today. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, which has catered my love for the Mets and Giants. In the midst of finishing up my last semester and starting a new position at my current internship site, I am also studying for the LSAT so I can, “hopefully”, get into Law School next fall. I love just about any type of music, my iPod has everything from Coldplay to Immortal Technique and Aventura to Kelly Clarkson. Lastly, my favorite animal would have to be red-tailed hawks because of the strength, development, and fidelity.

This is my 9th year teaching at Baruch College School of Public Affairs and my third year teaching the research seminar. My research background and interests are in educational policy and most of my writing and scholarship focuses on the history of education. Before pursuing my PhD I was a middle school teacher in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where I taught for 3 years. I live in Brooklyn with my husband, who is a middle school principal, and my children, who will be four in December (they’re twins). In my free time I like to read fiction, go on hikes with my family, and root for the Mets. I look forward to meeting you all next week.

We will use this blog to help each other navigate the research and writing process, think through our ideas, and get feedback from peers. Feel free to leave a post introducing yourselves. If you have any trouble we’ll go over it in class on Tuesday.