Author Archives: Sweenly Liu

Unfortunately, I have yet to commit myself to a club or organization at Baruch. Currently, I’m “in” the Baruch Handball Maniacs club, but I haven’t found enough time during club hours to attend. However, I do see things changing for the Spring semester. I scheduled all my classes in so all my school days will end before 2 PM.

In terms of utilizing the resources provided by Baruch, the library has been essential to my college life.

Because I work, sometimes I don’t have enough energy to power through the night and complete all my work.

But I manage and prioritize my tasks based on what classes I have after break.

During my breaks, I would go to the library, sit and usually complete my tasks.

Also, the cyber library has been extremely useful. For many classes, such as speech, fro, and business, I needed to find a lot of external sources (not just internet sources) for my assignments. Thankfully, as students of Baruch, we are allotted various databases that assist us in finding these sources. The database helped me find research on the company I had to follow for business recitation. I also used the sites that Mr. Francouer told us about on the library page to find/research for the organization for our volunteering.

Already having experience with such things is definitely going to be of assistance in the coming future. When we are able to finally stand on our own two feet, independence is key. When we are doing our coming projects and papers, no one will be there to tell us how to use what, every step of the way. Experience goes hand in hand with independence. I definitely got a lot out of using these databases for the team projects. I will be sure to remember how to use them when I need to again.

Participating in our volunteering attempt so far has taught me that there are people who genuinely just want to help others and that’s what we need in this world. The world is so full of dislike that it’s sickening. I truly believe that Chicago, NYC, Boston, Washington DC etc. are all in a bubble. That bubble is a good bubble… with a lot of diversity and acceptance. But outside of that bubble, in the rest of the U.S. and the rest of the world, people are not like that. People do not WANT to help strangers that have AIDS or that are homeless.

Being able to even have an opportunity to step up to the plate shows there’s still some hope left in this treacherous world…

In three years, I see myself, hopefully excelling and still in the honors program.

I hope I figure out what field I truly want to be involved in with an internship in that field as well.

In the words of my friend, “I just want to be happy.”

Unfortunately, I have yet to commit myself to a club or organization at Baruch. Currently, I’m “in” the Baruch Handball Maniacs club, but I haven’t found enough time during club hours to attend. However, I do see things changing for the Spring semester. I scheduled all my classes in so all my school days will end before 2 PM.

In terms of utilizing the resources provided by Baruch, the library has been essential to my college life.

Because I work, sometimes I don’t have enough energy to power through the night and complete all my work.

But I manage and prioritize my tasks based on what classes I have after break.

During my breaks, I would go to the library, sit and usually complete my tasks.

Also, the cyber library has been extremely useful. For many classes, such as speech, fro, and business, I needed to find a lot of external sources (not just internet sources) for my assignments. Thankfully, as students of Baruch, we are allotted various databases that assist us in finding these sources. The database helped me find research on the company I had to follow for business recitation. I also used the sites that Mr. Francouer told us about on the library page to find/research for the organization for our volunteering.

Already having experience with such things is definitely going to be of assistance in the coming future. When we are able to finally stand on our own two feet, independence is key. When we are doing our coming projects and papers, no one will be there to tell us how to use what, every step of the way. Experience goes hand in hand with independence. I definitely got a lot out of using these databases for the team projects. I will be sure to remember how to use them when I need to again.

Participating in our volunteering attempt so far has taught me that there are people who genuinely just want to help others and that’s what we need in this world. The world is so full of dislike that it’s sickening. I truly believe that Chicago, NYC, Boston, Washington DC etc. are all in a bubble. That bubble is a good bubble… with a lot of diversity and acceptance. But outside of that bubble, in the rest of the U.S. and the rest of the world, people are not like that. People do not WANT to help strangers that have AIDS or that are homeless.

Being able to even have an opportunity to step up to the plate shows there’s still some hope left in this treacherous world…

In three years, I see myself, hopefully excelling and still in the honors program.

I hope I figure out what field I truly want to be involved in with an internship in that field as well.

In the words of my friend, “I just want to be happy.”

What is your role in the Baruch and broader community as a Baruch Scholar in the honors program and what do you think it should be? How is this related to the culture of service the honors program promotes?

In Baruch, I believe my role as a Baruch Scholar is to excel in my academics as well as extracurriculars. As a Baruch Scholar, I feel the need to represent Baruch Honors Program by being an active member of the Baruch community. To do so, I think that I would have to join clubs! In regards to the broader community, I should definitely give back as a Baruch Scholar. Being a Baruch Scholar is a great privlege. Not many people can graduate from college debt-free. Seeing that I can, I definitely should do acts of charity, no matter how big or small.

This is related to the culture of service the honors program does because the directors already acknowledge that Baruch Students are privleged as well. And they also acknowledge that in order to be a well-rounded person, we must learn the essence of humanity and giving before becoming professionals.

Learning the balance between giving and taking is an important quality to possess in life. And Baruch Honors service program is just another way to enforce that ideal.

What is your role in the Baruch and broader community as a Baruch Scholar in the honors program and what do you think it should be? How is this related to the culture of service the honors program promotes?

In Baruch, I believe my role as a Baruch Scholar is to excel in my academics as well as extracurriculars. As a Baruch Scholar, I feel the need to represent Baruch Honors Program by being an active member of the Baruch community. To do so, I think that I would have to join clubs! In regards to the broader community, I should definitely give back as a Baruch Scholar. Being a Baruch Scholar is a great privlege. Not many people can graduate from college debt-free. Seeing that I can, I definitely should do acts of charity, no matter how big or small.

This is related to the culture of service the honors program does because the directors already acknowledge that Baruch Students are privleged as well. And they also acknowledge that in order to be a well-rounded person, we must learn the essence of humanity and giving before becoming professionals.

Learning the balance between giving and taking is an important quality to possess in life. And Baruch Honors service program is just another way to enforce that ideal.

I grew up in the crappiest apartment in Brooklyn, in which had all sorts of rodents and insects, deteriorating floor boards, and broken walls, with a family of angry people. But it wasn’t always that way…

My family used to be “happy.” Although I am too young to remember, I’m sure those times were there. My mom told me of those glorious days. What I do remember is my parents arguing in the middle of the night, waking my brother and me up.

So as you would imagine, I always wanted to escape. I never wanted to be home. So I always stayed around the block with all the neighborhood kids. I was the only Chinese girl on the block that socialized, so they picked on me. Individually, they’d pretend to be my friend, but when I wasn’t around, they’d talk about me and plot ways to start fights with me. By the time I was in fifth grade, I “fought” the same girl three times. And after every fight, I wouldn’t speak to that girl, but she kept insisting to talk to me, because we took the bus together…

But as I grew older, I understood the meaning of using someone. I learned that she was using me… so I stopped talking to her, tried to distance myself. I developed a very strong personality from doing so.

Throughout my childhood, my parents were always angry at one another. My mom was angry because my dad kept gambling. My dad was angry because my mom was angry. As they argued, I learned who was “right” and who was “wrong.” My dad would steal money from my mom’s personal bank account, wallet … etc in order to fund his gambling addiction. My mom would be left with the burden of the bills. And when I learned and actually UNDERSTOOD the situation, I vowed never to gamble (except for the occasional scratch cards). I also promised that when I grow up, I would take good care of my mom.

Because of the disgusting place I was living in, I knew I never wanted to put my child, or myself in those living conditions ever again. So I set an ambition for myself, I had to make loads of money in order to live in a nice place – whether it be a BEAUTIFUL, modern apartment or a cozy classic home.

Finally approaching the end of my education, it’s basically crunch time for me. I NEED to do well in order to succeed in the future. If I want that money to take care of my family, and myself, I expect nothing less than great grades.

I’m still not sure whether or not I’m happy to be in Baruch Honors or not. I love being in the honors program, I feel especially privileged amongst the 3000 or 5000 other students here. But, everything feels so mundane. I expected college … slightly differently– more exciting.

I worry constantly about my old habits since high school. IAs of right now, I am certain they still follow me. When I return home, I don’t touch ANY homework. I go on Facebook, Tumblr.. etc. Homework is not a thought in my mind, I feel as though I have none, but in reality… that is not the case. The homework load is slightly more than that of Stuyvesant’s. So, finishing the work is not a problem, it’s the quality of the work that I worry about. I hope to rid myself of these habits…

I also hope to establish a ton of connections that would possibly come of use in the future.

I grew up in the crappiest apartment in Brooklyn, in which had all sorts of rodents and insects, deteriorating floor boards, and broken walls, with a family of angry people. But it wasn’t always that way…

My family used to be “happy.” Although I am too young to remember, I’m sure those times were there. My mom told me of those glorious days. What I do remember is my parents arguing in the middle of the night, waking my brother and me up.

So as you would imagine, I always wanted to escape. I never wanted to be home. So I always stayed around the block with all the neighborhood kids. I was the only Chinese girl on the block that socialized, so they picked on me. Individually, they’d pretend to be my friend, but when I wasn’t around, they’d talk about me and plot ways to start fights with me. By the time I was in fifth grade, I “fought” the same girl three times. And after every fight, I wouldn’t speak to that girl, but she kept insisting to talk to me, because we took the bus together…

But as I grew older, I understood the meaning of using someone. I learned that she was using me… so I stopped talking to her, tried to distance myself. I developed a very strong personality from doing so.

Throughout my childhood, my parents were always angry at one another. My mom was angry because my dad kept gambling. My dad was angry because my mom was angry. As they argued, I learned who was “right” and who was “wrong.” My dad would steal money from my mom’s personal bank account, wallet … etc in order to fund his gambling addiction. My mom would be left with the burden of the bills. And when I learned and actually UNDERSTOOD the situation, I vowed never to gamble (except for the occasional scratch cards). I also promised that when I grow up, I would take good care of my mom.

Because of the disgusting place I was living in, I knew I never wanted to put my child, or myself in those living conditions ever again. So I set an ambition for myself, I had to make loads of money in order to live in a nice place – whether it be a BEAUTIFUL, modern apartment or a cozy classic home.

Finally approaching the end of my education, it’s basically crunch time for me. I NEED to do well in order to succeed in the future. If I want that money to take care of my family, and myself, I expect nothing less than great grades.

I’m still not sure whether or not I’m happy to be in Baruch Honors or not. I love being in the honors program, I feel especially privileged amongst the 3000 or 5000 other students here. But, everything feels so mundane. I expected college … slightly differently– more exciting.

I worry constantly about my old habits since high school. IAs of right now, I am certain they still follow me. When I return home, I don’t touch ANY homework. I go on Facebook, Tumblr.. etc. Homework is not a thought in my mind, I feel as though I have none, but in reality… that is not the case. The homework load is slightly more than that of Stuyvesant’s. So, finishing the work is not a problem, it’s the quality of the work that I worry about. I hope to rid myself of these habits…

I also hope to establish a ton of connections that would possibly come of use in the future.

Hellllo!

New blog for FRO 1000H

Hellllo!

New blog for FRO 1000H