Author: s.balassiano

On Thursday, November 16, I went to a Marketing Fair Expo organized by STARR, the career development center in Baruch. Going in, I had no expectations the goal was to go in take my pictures and stay for a little, but when I began to look around I became more and more intrigued to stay. I obtained useful information that many companies are looking for from anyone applying. The marketing expo contained many employers for so many different companies, all eager to advice us on the simple skills and qualifications most, if not all, companies look for when hiring. Simple skills and a certain personality; for example, a very excitable, happy and passionate person that will bring joy to the work place is the kind person that a company strives to look for. Simple skills such as computer skills, basic knowledge of certain programs, communication, the ability to work in a team, strong work values, analytical and problem-solving skills and leadership.
Because of the long lines and wait time, I didn’t get much of a chance to speak to as many professionals as I would I have hoped but to the few that I have, I must say it was very mind opening and useful! I didn’t really see much of a need to make as many connections at that moment since I am only a freshman but with having such an amazing career development center here at Baruch, I’m sure I will have tons more chances to reach out to these businesses professionals and I’m very thankful for the fact that STARR not only organizes ways for students to meet employers and make connections, but they also help with resumes, internships and pretty much sets you on the right path to hopefully ensure you to get a job right out of college. I for one, will hopefully use every STARR has to offer to its utter most advantage.

On Wednesday, October 11, I was hanging out with my friend Roni when I remembered that I had a blog due on Friday, October 13. Because of this, I said to him, “Wanna go to a museum with me?” He responded back by suggesting to go to the Museum of Sex. Curious and always kind of wanted to go, I said “Sure. Lets go!”

Not going to lie, it was definitely an interesting experience. The second you walk into the place you’re immediately greeted by a gift shop of sex toys. So many different kinds of stuff, from vibrators to some kinky stuff to books on the best sex positions, this place was definitely one to keep you wondering on what the actual museum was like. After purchasing our, overly priced,  tickets, we began our adventure in the history of sex. Extremely strange items and facts were displayed within this museum, there was even a little theatre where a porn film was being showed. Honestly, not exactly what I felt like watching at 4o’clock on a Wednesday with my guy friend right next to me. Needless to say, we left the theatre pretty quickly. As we kept exploring, we viewed some interesting things like the first ever condom, vagina moldings of famous porn stars, a chastity belt, a penis gourd, a boob bouncy house, and much more but the most interesting of all was this beta virtual reality exhibit.

We were lucky enough to come on a day where the VR was free! When reading the pamphlet, I slowly began to feel a little nervous about doing the VR. When told, we were each put into separate rooms where, for me, a man was waiting in the room who was supposed to guide me through this experience. He began to strap into, what seemed like some sort of suit. Once I was strapped in he put my VR goggles on and placed me into this platform and told me when I can follow the pink lights. As I followed the lights, I was on some sort of stage where a pole was right in the middle and the first thing I see are female strippers sliding down the pole and going below the floor. All of a sudden I was being touched by someone I didn’t know. I began to feel a feather on my neck and someone spanking me like 2 times and on top of that the suit I was in started vibrating down there… I was definitely surprised yet very entertained. After the VR, Roni and I left, both of us with weird expressions on our faces. Overall it was a very interesting experience, but I wouldn’t say I’d go again… once was enough.

My first day at Psychology is when I was fortunate enough to encounter a girl named Gal Elimelech. It was through Gal that I was introduced to an absolute club called Hillel. Hillel is more of a Jewish oriented club but everyone is welcomed to join! I came here to look for some amazing experiences and friends. I never realized that a club can be so accepting and exciting. Hillel never lets me down, there’s always something to do. I’ve noticed that whenever I need a place to hang out or become more enriched in my Jewish culture, Hillel is the place to go. They’re always ready to give away and help with anything. From business connections to homework help. Hillel is always ready to help. I’m so grateful to have found a supporting community that I can call my own and am not surprised to find myself here everyday! I simply feel so welcomed to a school that is notorious for having virtually no social life, I found the top 10 percent.