Author: t.phuong

To summarize my experiences at Baruch so far, I’d say what I’ve heard from the faculty members and upper peers alike: “Baruch is truly what you make of it”. On topic of our volunteering project, it was mostly an inclusive effort between me and my members. It didn’t drive us to explore Baruch the way that Mr. Medina had hoped it would. What drove me to explore Baruch was my desire to make the best out of my experience here at this college. I wanted to have an actual job since I didn’t have the opportunity to do so during my high school career. This drove me to go around to different departments and facilities around Baruch. I went to the library, the Weismann center, the international student center, the gym and many more. I never even knew we had a swimming pool before and I love swimming. I didn’t come to college just to study and find a job however. I wanted to expand my horizons and create new friendships and relationships also. Ever since the freshman convocation day, I’ve been interested in joining clubs. I signed up for many clubs. I visited many clubs. I’ve settled down at the Vietnamese Student Association at the moment. I intend to expand my horizons and join other clubs starting next semester. I’d say joining a fun and engaging club such as VSA contributes to most of my social life in Baruch. Thanks to Baruch, I’ve made plenty of new friends within and outside of the school. My life at Baruch so far is really what I’ve made of it. I intend to continue to make the most out of it for the next few years of my stay here.

I remember after hearing all the things Honor students had to do at the night of orientation. I was like man, that’s a drag. It was understandable, but it was still a drag. I still have the same mentality to this day. As a new student at Baruch, I need to settle in. I need to find friends and people I can rely on. I need to explore what Baruch has to offer. I need to have fun and go on adventures before I can calm down and ask myself: So, is this worth it? If the answer is yes, I will then try with my utmost intention and effort to give back to the Baruch Scholars community. I’ll sell my text books at dirt cheap prices. I’ll pass along my PDFs for those who are in need of them. Maybe I’ll become a mentor just like Tamara! Maybe in the future I will donate money back to Baruch! For now, however, I’m just a kid figuring out his place and role. My only contribution to the Baruch community as a whole is my involvement in joining clubs and exploring my areas of interests.

Hello World!

My name is Tam Phuong, destined for greatness and success. At least that is what my family always tells me as the only form of encouragement I know. Coming from the humble beginning of the dirty Saigon streets in Vietnam, I am blessed to currently live and attend school in New York City right now.

I was born into a traditional Vietnamese family, raised by what everyone would call “asian stereotypes”. In this family, there is an arsenal of unlimited weapons utilized to beat my ass whenever I slack off my path to success: Haven’t done homework? A whip to the butt. Sneaked out to play? a belt to the butt? Too much time on TV? A sandal across your butt cheeks. At that time, I resented it because no kids would want a bright red butt cheeks every time they see themselves in the mirror. Thanks to my parents’ strictness, however, I learnt humility and discipline. These two factors have helped me a lot in life and are crucial on my path to success.

My family was by no means rich but we were quite well-off. My parents make enough that they can afford to expose me to different elements of life. I travelled a lot as a kid and was exposed to many different cultures. I was fed many types of exotic food and cuisines. My parents encouraged me to play sports and do extracurricular activities. Thanks to their encouragement and the opportunities they provided, I can be proud in my preference to be multicultural.

My family has done a lot for me. They have provided me with many opportunities which has shaped who I am today. I intend to study hard, have a blossoming career and provide back for them. I also plan to mature as a person, developing my personality, couture, ethics and manners. I want to make my family proud of who I am.

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