Hello my name is Daniel Kershteyn,

One of my favorite passions is to travel. Last summer was the first time I went to Europe and was possibly one of the best vacations of my life. I went on a cruise across Europe that included Monte Carlo, Rome, London, Barcelona, Pizza, and Florence. All these cities offered a different vantage point on how people lived their lives. Plus the food ranged from tasty fish and chips to mouthwatering fresh Italian gelato. I also observed many different sculptures, museums, and parades where I understood why people traveled to Europe. From climbing The Tower of Pisa to watching the changing of the guards in London to swimming in the crystal clear Meditterranean Ocean it brought out excitement and elation in my body that I had barely experienced, where I had 2 questions popping in my head as I boarded the plane back to New York City, “Why couldn’t I stay longer”, and “When is the next time I’ll be back on this wonderful continent.”  As I got into Baruch’s Honor Scholar Program I knew that there would be a good possibility that one day, i could travel abroad to various countries, explore their lifestyles, enjoy authentic food, while studying a subject that interested me. Whether it be skiing on the top of the Swiss Mountains or eating fresh sushi in Tokyo I know that one day at Baruch I will have the opportunity to travel abroad and experience a side of the world that I have never seen before.

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My name is Eric, and I’m a music/arts and sports fanatic. I love playing instruments, listening to music, dancing, and sketching. Sadly, I’m probably only decent at playing piano. Outside, I love playing sports. While handball and basketball are my main two sports, I really enjoy playing volleyball and baseball as well.

These two hobbies of mine (piano and handball) have really helped me grow as a person. I studied piano and music theory with a professor who helped me get over hardships when I was younger. She steered me away from the pessimistic views that I held towards this world, directing me towards optimism and success. My handball team had broken my isolation from the world. I feared speaking and dealing with people, but through the years I spent with them, I grew to be more vocal and outgoing. I even became a co-captain senior year. I learned to face people with a positive attitude regardless of how I felt about them. I grew to believe that I had to respect everyone regardless of how they acted or how they looked. Everyone has a story behind their life, and I learned to at least attempt to see things through their eyes.  Without these experiences through my hobbies, there’s a good chance I would not be the person I am today.

As a college student, I expect myself to take more responsibilities. I’m tired of burdening my parents with the stress that I create for them. I need to show them I’m capable of maintaining my own life, and taking care of my own priorities.

I hope my first semester lays a foundation for me that makes my path through these four years smooth and comfortable. My only concern is that I won’t know what major I want to choose when the time comes. Honestly though, I’m really not that concerned.

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