Section BPR2B

If it were not a necessary aspect of our freshman seminar, I would not have been inclined to attend both the Freshman Reception along with the Study Abroad Fair on the same day, September 17. If I was not motivated by both a fellow student and the inclination to have another signature on my workshop requirements, I would have missed out on the opportunity to make my transition to Baruch College as simple, seam free and stress free as possible. Although it was extremely overcrowded, I was still able to receive vital information necessary to be successful at Baruch. I received information about the different majors available, necessary class requirements along with graduation requirements. It simplified and took a load off of the research that is needed to understand the basics of Baruch. Due to this I can focus more on researching the classes and programs that are of interest to me which will allow me to fulfill necessary requirements while receiving a more effective education. As commented by one of the speakers at the reception, they will hopefully figure out a way to make the information session less crowded next year.

On Sept. 24, I attended Baruch’s Club Fair in the main gym. I got there extra early where only a few clubs were setting up their tables because most of the clubs were not present yet. After most of the clubs were set up, people started pouring in. There were many different clubs and I felt it was very diverse. Clubs ranged from the Hip Hop Club, where members sing or rap to songs, to the Golden Key Club which was a honor society club based on academics. Almost every table was offering refreshments in form of food and candy and lots of fliers with all the club information on it which may be the reason why so many students were present. The club representatives were very friendly and helpful while providing information and answering questions. Although some clubs are only for upper upperclassmen, there were many other clubs that freshman can join. Two clubs I was interested in were VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program) and the Beta Alpha Psi. Both focus on business majors and since I am planning to go into business, I was interested in those two clubs. The club fair did not take me out of my comfort zone and did not really meet my expectations. I have been to club fairs before from my old school and considering the size of the Baruch, I expected there to be more clubs. Overall the club fair was fun and I learned a lot about the different clubs at Baruch and will recommend it to students who want to be more active in college life.

On September 24, 2009, I went to the Baruch Club Fair held in the main gym located in the basement.  Since I, along with a few colleagues arrived there before the fair began, we walked around the gym to look around the beautiful decorations of the gym and saw club members and officials setting up their tables, getting ready to attract more newcomers to join their clubs. When most clubs are being setup, I went to the clubs that attracted me the most, which are the VITA that provides free tax filing for a certain groups of people, and some groups that are related to economics and accountants. I was able to find out a lot of information that I did not previously know, which helped me a lot on choosing what clubs to join that will be suitable for my preferences.  Over all, this experience is very informing and interesting since this is the first Baruch club fair I have ever attended.