“Where do you come from?” Is this asking to explain my childhood? Is it asking to explain the birds and bees theory? Or is it just asking where do you come from every day before you enter Baruch College?
Well I can answer the first and the third question but the second I feel is more appropriate to leave out. I live in Long Island, NY and was born in North Shore Hospital in New York. I have one older brother and two younger brothers. I always enjoyed being the only girl. When my mother was pregnant with my youngest brother everyone would ask me if I wanted a sister and I would answer no, I enjoyed being the only girl. Thankfully my wish was granted as I got another brother. I was even more thankful for that during my teenage years, as my friends would always come to me complaining about things that their sisters did, and I didn’t regret missing out on those fights. I like to live a more “drama-free life.”
Shortly after that, my family had moved to Israel, as my mother’s whole side lives there. We lived there for three years but unfortunately moved back to America because of my father’s job. I say “unfortunately” because I love Israel. This past year I had taken a gap year and studied abroad in Israel. It was an amazing experience, I learned religious studies and about the history of the land. So, I can very simply answer the question of “where are you going?” I would like to eventually live in Israel. I hope to have a career and a family there one day. What type of career one might ask? I can’t answer that question just yet, as my major is undecided. I hope my studies at Baruch will help direct me as to what major I choose.
You will have many, great choices in terms of a major and career, Elianna. Looking forward to discussing that with you.
I would really like to hear about your time in Israel. What did you particularly like about living in Israel? I hope you’re enjoying your time at Baruch so far, Elianna!