Being born and raised in Brooklyn, I actually love living in New York City. Although the commute is long to Baruch, no other school outside the city has the same diverse environment. No other state can understand our slang terms and how we speak, which makes us unique. NY is like no other place in the world; I would never want to live anywhere else, but I would want to study abroad and travel in a few years. I am pretty introverted and enjoy just staying home and watching TV. I watch all types of shows, and I can’t even count how many I watch. Game of Thrones, of course, is my favorite, but I also like reality TV like Big Brother. I would like to get out of my comfort zone as I continue through college.
As an incoming freshman, the first semester I’m just trying to get acclimated to the environment. Attending Baruch is much like my high school in terms of the huge population and diverse population. The workload seems the same- for now, and the classes as well. But unlike high school, I appreciate how independent everyone is. I like that you can follow your own schedule, and do as you please. You can leave whenever you want without anyone questioning you. You don’t even need to ask to use the bathroom; you can just walk out. As of right now I still don’t know what place I fit in in Baruch. I’m still trying to figure out what clubs I would like, and what I should major in. But I’m hopeful as time goes on I’ll figure it out.
Hello fellow introvert! I agree NYC is a sight to be hold, overflowing with eccentricities. In its own right I deem it to be a work of art; from its architecture, to culture, and ambiance, few places can even attempt to claim the same vitality and vigor. The best part is that unlike many others who get to see NY through the eyes of characters in TV shows , you get to live in it.
I am also of fan of quite an outrageous number of TV shows. Bing watching isn’t even an addiction, at this point its my essence. You did mention you have yet to find your niche in Baruch, so possibly exploring the Film, Photography Club or starting one of your would be a project you would like to under take. I assure you, Baruch is what you make of it. Get involved, meet new people, exchange ideas, surround yourself with creativity and positivity, and you will thrive.
Hey Anna,
Like you, I’ve always lived in Brooklyn and the city is a second home to me. I can relate to the somewhat long commute and the feeling that Baruch might seem like high school with a lot more freedom. I really enjoyed getting to know a bit more about you. I’ve watched like 2 episodes of big brother and there was this one girl that always wore like an orange construction cone onher head and I really didn’t know why but thought it was cool.