I remember so vividly my first day of kindergarten- posing for pictures, riding the school bus for the first time, and lining up with the other students in my class. Most of all, I remember feeling excited. Similarly, each day in which I travel to Baruch is a vivid, exhilarating experience for me; the sight of the awesome Manhattan skyline never fails to take my breath away.
I do not merely let observations and experiences reveal their meaning to me, but I also seek to search for their meaning myself. My inquisitive mind, my unfettered thoughts, my compassionate heart, and my ambitious soul define my character and have been inspired and strengthened by my family, as well as my home. My parents have taught me the power and hence importance of confidence in one’s self and unwavering perseverance. My younger brother has reinforced my work ethic with his own dedication to schoolwork, his passion for learning, and his focus and drive for achieving a goal. My safe, secure, and tranquil home with its beautiful yard of trees and flowers has allowed me to appreciate and love even the smallest, simplest things in life.
My parents have shaped my values for and practices of integrity and hard work, which in turn have shaped my attitude toward education. My drive to excel in school reflects how I strive to be the best I can be. My passion for learning not only satiates my desire for knowledge but also reflects my gratitude for having the privilege to acquire knowledge.
As a Baruch Scholar and as a college student in the greatest city in Earth, I am unbounded in both the domain of exploration and the range of experience. I inevitably await the myriad of opportunities and the unbridled potential for individual growth.