As first term comes to an end, and I can reflect my time at Baruch, I would say my first semester was pretty good. I think being a scholar, and everything that comes along with it made my time better. For example, picking next semester’s schedule. Since honors kids get priority registration we were able to pick first, and 99% of classes were still open. It took off a lot of stress of me because I didn’t have to decide between having a 7 am class or a Saturday class because everything was still open.
Also, my classes and teachers this semester were pretty great. They didn’t ask too much, and some of the work was pretty fun. When we got to take the google cardboard VR glasses home, I got to show all my friends how cool they were. Although the project didn’t turn out that successful with the Makerhub, the VR glasses made up for it. Throughout the semester I also changed my views on the community service project. I see the community service project is now less of a project and more of a way to expand my interests by helping the community. By volunteering in New York Cares I am able to do multiple activities, which other volunteer organizations don’t do. I can help tutor children, or even paint a school, or I can just relax and help with clothes donations—either way I’m expanding my interests.
Since finals are coming up, I’m looking forward to this semester ending, and starting next semester with completely different classes and a schedule without a 4 hour break.