As the sun rises once again, Carlos wakes up. He realizes that it’s past 8 and that he’s going to be late to the train. Since the MetroNorth train is about a 15 minute walk from his house and seeing that he still needs to take his daily morning shower and whip up a quick breakfast so that he doesn’t starve to death, he decides to forget the walking and just calls up his uncle and asks him to give him a ride to the train station to ensure he makes the train. Once outside, he notices that the day looks beautifully clear, or so he had wished. It was actually raining pretty bad. It was also very cold. Carlos hates the winter with a passion. It’s not the snow or the rain he hates, but the piercing cold.

As his uncle arrives, Carlos enters the car and has a forgettable, probably unimportant 3-minute conversation with him until he’s dropped off at the train station. Once on the MetroNorth Carlos takes a seat at one of the bright-red comfortable seats. It’s about an hour ride to Grand Central Station so Carlos decides to take out his iPhone and AirPods and just relax to the soothing, psychedelic music of Pink Floyd. Wish You Were Here, one of his favorite albums of all time, hits the eardrum perfectly on this specific Monday. During this specific day Carlos started thinking about what his purpose was on this planet. He knew that he wasn’t put on this earth simply to become just another brick in the wall, but to make a difference on a global scale. Idealistic thinking is something that really helps Carlos keep the imaginary flame of hope burning brightly. Maybe someday his potential political career will take off and he’ll be able to push for and instill a more equal, socialist agenda just like his 2016 role model Bernie Sanders. Carlos has always loved politics but not for the title or glamour, but because he wants to see a real change in the world.

As the hour flies by, Carlos arrives at Grand Central Station. Once there, he hurries onto the 6 Downtown train. Unlike the MetroNorth, the New York City Subway is cramped, small and uncomfortable. Fortunately his ride to his destination is only 7 minutes or so since 23rd street is only 3 stops away. He glances around and notices 99% of the people there on their phones. He starts wondering how technology has consumed everyone right before ironically looking down at his own phone and scrolling through his Twitter feed and CNN app. He saves the thought for another day. As soon as the subway arrives at his stop, he gets off the subway and walks two blocks to Baruch’s large white building whose name he admittedly does not know. He’s familiar with the Vertical Campus, but not the large white building. Once he’s inside he shows the security guard his Baruch ID card and enters the elevator. The cramped elevator reminds him of the subway, but it is unfortunately worse. Carlos isn’t claustrophobic, but he does prefer having his personal space. As soon as he reaches the 13th floor, he walks towards Professor Hussey’s class. Once there he enters the room, removes his AirPods, takes off his jacket and sits down ready to start the day.

Carlos Montoya

After watching the movie ”To Walk Invisible” I can say that Bronte sisters are very ambitious. They want to have a bright future than being governess. Charlotte and her sisters experienced inequality between men and women. In that period, men have more opportunities than women.

In the movie we saw that the sisters did not have enough opportunities as their brother because they were women. For example, their brother has all the opportunities to become an artist but because of his irresponsibility, drugs and alcohol addiction he lost everything. Compared to his sisters that were fascinated about writing, but do not have any opportunity to realize their dreams. Charlotte and her sisters knew that it was impossible for women to write a book or to express their opinions in public. So they used fake names to publish their books. They kept their books secret for themselves even their father didn’t know about it until the day Charlotte revealed him that she was the author of Jane Eyre. They did this because if they used their real names nobody would read their books and people would also criticize them because of their gender.

When Charlotte and her sister went to see the publisher to revealed their real identities. The publisher was very surprised that he seemed like he has doubt about their revelation. Charlotte asks him if it was because of her gender? her accent? or her size?

In conclusion, at the beginning of the movie I was bored but then I found that it was an interesting story that shows the gap between men and women. Moreover, it shows how Charlotte and her sisters tried to show society that women are also capable. This started to make people change their views about women and to accept their opinions.

Aminata Toure

Olga woke up at 7:30am on Monday morning. She always wake up at the same time every Monday so she can make it to her english class on time. She checked her phone to make sure she didn’t get any emails while she was sleeping. She then quickly got dressed and picked up the bag she packed the day before. Olga never ate breakfast at home so she just grabbed a water bottle and ran outside and hopped into her grandfathers car. He was driving her to the train station today so she wouldn’t have to take the bus. When Olga got into the car the radio was blasting pop music loudly and she lowered the volume. She wasn’t especially fond of pop music you see. The ride went smoothly and she got to the train station in fifteen minutes. Olga exited the vehicle and was greeted with a gust of cold air and immediately thought how she couldn’t wait for the weather to warm up. Olga swiped her metro card at the kings highway train station and walked up the stairs to the platform. It was a particularly busy morning and there was a lot of chatter coming from all directions. The B train arrived promptly and Olga got on it. It was especially packed this morning so she choose to stand by one of the doors so she had something to lean against. She took the train 5 stops before she managed to get a seat at Atlantic when two ladies got off the train vacating a window seat. much to Olga’s relief. She stayed on the train for 3 more stops: Dekalb Ave, Grand St., and finally Broadway Lafayette. Somewhere around Dekalb Ave two teenagers got on the train and started acting obnoxiously, angering a man who was standing near Olga. He repeatedly shot this lady dirty looks and thought “Why can’t I travel in silence for once?’ Olga got off the B train at Broadway Lafayette and walked down the platform and up the escalator to get to the uptown 6 train which she took for four stops to 23rd street. There she got off the train at Park Ave and 23rd, walked down 23rd  past some loud construction noises until she reached 23rd and lexington where she crossed the street and entered Baruch. She got out her ID card and silently wished that the elevator arrived quickly so she wouldn’t have to wait for one. Sure enough one came in soon after and she got inside and pressed the button for the 13th floor,. There she got off the elevator and walked down the hallway into her english classroom, grabbed a seat and awaited for class to start. Her morning journey had come to a close.

The alert woke Xiaoyan up. It’s Monday again. Fifteen minutes passed when Xiaoyan was prepared for her commute to Baruch. She didn’t notice the pouring rain until she reached the first floor of the building. Getting wet was not a wise idea. She decided to return and grab an umbrella. That’s a bad beginning of a day, probably she should get up earlier next time so that she didn’t need to worry about time.  She left the building and walked toward Brooklyn Bright 6 train station. When Xiaoyan passed the Court, she saw a group people lined up and waited to enter the build. They must take part in a jury. It’s a scene that Xiaoyan frequently saw, thus she didn’t feel surprised. Then she got on the train. There are seven stops from 23rd street, Xiaoyan got a chance to relax. After checking the time, Xiaoyan noticed Sallie who sat next to her. Sallie processed to take out her mascara and started making up. Sallie turned her face to Xiaoyan as if she found someone observing her, then turn back. She must be a student, Sallie though her. When she was a student, she also seldom made up. Now, it’s hard to get through a day without makeup when she got used to it. When the train was on 14th street, it got crowded since many people transferred in this station. Fortunately, there was only one stop left. Left the station, Xiaoyan walked straight toward Baruch Campus.

Monday morning, Ruiqi was awaked by alarm. However, she put self into sleep again until the second alarm totally awakes her, because it is so hard for Ruiqi to wake up 5:50 in the morning. Then, she walks out of her home, after preparing herself for school. Passing one street and made a right turn to Q26 bus stop. She felt regret for not wearing a thicker coat, it’s so cold and humanity. However, there’s no time for her to get back home and change her outfit, or else she will be late for her morning class. It took about 20 stops for Q26 to reach Main Street. Ruiqi brought bread from the same bakery every morning when she has morning class. Cashier Lili was always there to service. Cashier Lili was probably thinking “a bread again!” Then, reaching to train 7 station that was the first stop of Manhattan bound 7 trains. Ruiqi quickly got on a express train, this will save her at least 10 minute on travel. She got off Grand Central to make a transfer to train 6, and it took several minute for the train 6 to arrive. And there comes train 6, there were available seats on the train, but Ruiqi decided not to sit since its only 2 stops away from 23th street. Ruiqi got off the train at 7:35 am. There’s 5 minute walk for her to reach her classroom, and there she is, to be on time for class.

After watching the movie “To Walk Invisible”, I feel sad for women that live in Chottle Bronte’s period. They have to hide their real name, since no readers will read a novel written by women. Plus, the female writer will be abused and look down by the society. There were scenes how the Bronte sisters secretly connect with the publish company, letting any other people know including their parents. Kind of feel sad for Bronte sisters can’t use their own names, and hide their habit.

Compare to their brother Barnwell, he’s like a kid. He gave up his chance to be an artist, because of a woman, a married woman. Then, he exiled himself by living with alcohol. Plus, in the beginning of the movie, he blames his father for not providing enough information. The society for women is inequality based on their treadies.

It was very hard for Aminata to wake up as every Monday morning. It was 8 am, she woke up, get dressed and headed outside. When she got outside, the weather was very bad because it was a rainy day. She lives on 137th street on fifth Avenue. When crossing the fifth Avenue bridge to 138th Lexington Avenue where there is the 4 and 5 express train, she saw many people walking on the bridge as her. There, she caught the 4 train, she walked to the end of the platform as she always do to get a car that has available sits. When she got in the train, she found that the train was very crowded and there was no available sit, so she has to stand. Where she was standing there was a strange smell. She looked around her to see what was it? But couldn’t find nothing and there was no homeless in there. After while, she decided to put her scarf on her nose because she could not support the smell anymore. She knows that some people will see that as rude but she just acts like she doesn’t care what they think. The train stops to 125th street, 86th street, 59th street and then 42nd street Grand Central. There, she has to transfer to the 6 local train. There was 4 minutes before the train comes. When she got in the train, there was available sits in the car. she looked for one and sat. Where she was sitting there was a girl next to her who could be the same age as her. As the train was making stops, she noticed that she was going to the name place as Aijan. Arrived to 23rd street they all get off together so she finally concluded that Aijan was also a student at Baruch.

Aminata Toure

Danny decides to take the Q17 Flushing bound bus Monday morning, rather than sticking with his usual Q88 bus commute. He realized that the Q88 was experiencing delays, so he decides to take an alternative route. Since Danny lives near a high school, he was jammed in the bus with a handful of high school students. With his book bag, Adidas hoodie, cuffed skinny jeans and Jordans on, he blended right in with the high school students–all he was missing was a green student Metro Card.  He looks around to see if he could recognize any of the underclassmen he met when he went to high school, but he later realized all of them already graduated–Danny felt old. The bus ride took 35 minutes, longer than his typical Q88 bus commute. He was calculating the time he would have saved if he just waited for the delayed Q88 bus; while trying to convince himself that he made the right choice by taking the Q17 instead.

When he finally got off the last stop on the Q17, Flushing Main Street, he was bombarded with people either running in his direction, or pushing behind him–Danny realized no sidewalk is safe in New York, even in Queens. When he finally managed to get a seat on the 7 Express Manhattan bound train, he noticed someone trailing behind him and sat next to him. He glanced over, and it was Julie. Out of all the cars on this train, and all the seats on this train, Julie sat next to Danny. His heart was racing, thumbs fidgeting, mind racing and wondering, if she purposely sat next to him. Danny wasn’t able to get a good look at Julie, but he felt an undeniable connection brewing.

He was hopeful that she was a Baruch student; for every stop she didn’t get off of, the likelihood of Julie being a Baruch student solidified. When Julie got off Grand Central 42nd street, Danny was convinced that she was a Baruch student. Danny walked towards the 6 train, with high hopes of Julie trailing behind him–but all hope was lost when Julie was presented with a fork in the road. “Uptown 6 Train” and “Downtown 6 Train.” Danny was crossing his fingers, hoping that she would take the Downtown 6 train with him, but she didn’t. Danny’s commute on the Downtown 6 towards 23rd street was a depressing one. While he was walking towards 24th and Lexington, on his was to his campus, he wondered why she would take the Uptown 6. Later he realized that the Uptown 6 went towards Hunter College. After that realization, he was relieved. He thought to himself, no one in their right mind would date a Hunter student.

Mondays tend to be the hardest day to wake up. Work was busy the night before, and Kat had not gotten home at a decent hour. Kitty is already meowing and kneading the comforter, making Kat realize she had probably slept through all of her alarms. The rest of the morning would be a rush: jump out of bed, feed kitty, brush teeth, do something with her appearance, throw on a hoodie, grab clothes for work and rush out the door. No time for coffee to be made means  hopefully she will have time to grab some on her way into class. Leaving the building, she takes a left and sees the street the same as always. Usual busy sidewalks, people hanging out, kids screaming on the playground at the school on the corner. She is always grateful even though she may hate her apartment (which is ridiculously expensive for no reason) that at least the Utica Ave 4 train is only 2 blocks away. Rushing down the stairs, she remembers her monthly metro is up and her new one would be at work later. Looking up she sees the 4 train is leaving in 1 minute and she cringes. She rushes to use the kiosk, and quickly gets a single ride. The train was packed with people luckily, so it took a few times before the door actually shut for good, and she hopped on just in time. No seats were available so she stood in front of the doors just happy thinking she would now have time for coffee. She puts her headphones in and loses herself in her morning music and commute. There are 10 stops before she will arrive at 14th Street-Union Square, where she will have to transfer to the local 6 train, so no rushing for a moment. At 14th street there is a 6 train arriving just as her 4 train comes in, she jumps off the 4 and jumps on the 6. The 6 only goes one stop and then she has arrived at 23rd Street her final destination. She exits the train, goes up the stairs to the left and into her usual coffee shop, grabs a coffee, gets a stamp on her card, and off she goes. One block to the building, crosses the street, walks in, shows her ID, and sees her fellow classmates in the elevator. This Monday could’ve been worse.

Melissa got up Monday morning, made breakfast for her son and got dress. After taking ten minutes to think about her outfit, put it on and headed out the door. On her walk she remembered she forgot her glasses and pencil case, but it was too late to turn back. She  walked towards the corner of her residence which is Hegeman street and made a right toward the L train station, the stop is New Lots, Brooklyn. On her walk she remembered she forgot her seeing glasses and pencil case, but it was too late to turn back. As Melissa proceed toward the train, it was raining, she notices the same people walking with her almost every morning, rushing to the train as if they were late. Melissa noticed that she got to the train station in one song on her ITunes list, then noticed how long the train would take to get to the station, which was five min. On the L train going toward 14th street which is 13 stops, it was crowded but she managed to find a seat. While sitting Melissa decides to reads her book Mrs. Dalloway until her destination to board the six train to 23st. While on the train 3 stops from her destination, this Caribbean man asks her if she knows what ethnomusicology means, it was early she replied “the study of cultural music such as drums what they were used for like war, weddings, and rituals”. The man was surprised that she knew the answer and said “I asked you because of your hair, glad you know”. As the man walked to the other side of the train, he began to sing and talk about the importance of the drum while making beautiful cultural sounds with his drum. Melissa was happy and relieved she knew the answer to his question while on a crowded train. At her destination , Melissa decides to run inside Dunkin Donuts for a mocha coffee fix before entering class.