Miriam Pinos Group 1
Growing up with a very large family, I’ve been exposed to many different types of interactions that have helped me shape my own values and beliefs. I’ve learned that everyone always has an opinion on anything that I do, or what anyone else does for that matter. Yet, despite the constant comments coming my way during any family event, I found that it is important to simply ignore the negativity and focus on doing what is best for me, rather than trying to please everyone. Personally, I believe this is a quality that can really help me through college since I see my time at Baruch as a way to figure out what I want to do with my life based on my preferences and choices.
Coming into Baruch, I knew it was not going to be an easy transition. I was prepared for the workload and the long hours I would have to put into studying and doing homework. However, my main goal is that after four years I would have found a career that I truly love and would enjoy pursuing for the rest of my life. For this first semester, I hope to establish a high GPA as well as maintain friendships within the Baruch community. So far, it has been a little difficult getting used to the amount of homework that I have been assigned, but I know that I can manage it. Hopefully this semester closes on a positive note as a way to start off the next four years here at Baruch.
I think it’s good that you ignore the negativity that others try to throw your way. I hope you find that path that you feel passionate about and will want to pursue. Stay focused on doing you and you’ll do great!
Miriam,
I only have one sister, and yet we argue all the time. I can’t begin to imagine being part of such a big and close family. I’m sure you’ll do fine with your workload, you seem to be very level headed and concentrated on your own success. Good luck with everything this semester!
I have grown up in a pretty big family, but probably not as big as yours. My family really likes to point out things they see wrong and they point it out on a daily basis. It’s very good that you have created a mentality to ignore the negativity and focus on what’s best for you. In life there will always be people who hope to discourage you through negative comments, this positive way of thinking would help you a lot in the future especially in whatever career path you decide to choose during the 4 years in Baruch.
I lived in a big family for a few months when I was younger, and although it’s great, at times it can be really irritating. It’s great that you do what is best for you and avoid trying to please everyone. Its great that you ignore the negativity and do your own thing. You seem like a really focused person, so i don’t think it should be too hard for you to reach your goals.