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I went to Career day on September 25th and was not surprised that it was mostly for the upperclassmen. Even though there were not many opportunities for freshman such as myself, I found the experience enlightening. I talked to some representatives of financial institues such as TD, credit suisse and Wells Fargo, which gave me an impression of what these potential employers were looking for. Most of the bigger finance corporations had huge lines that I didn’t bother to wait on, since I knew that they were looking for employees coming right out of college and not freshman interns. Overall it was not such a bag experience, except that I had to wear an oversized used suit in order to get in.

On 10/6 I was given a touro f the art exhibit at Mason. I did not understand most of the pieces that were centered around landscape because I am not an art major. Although I didn’t understand the peices, I could tell there was a lot of meaning behind each one. If you are into the arts, I would definitely give it a visit even if it is not one of the biggest galleries around.

The first workshop that I went to was the freshman reception and it was absolute disaster. There was a lot of students standing around on the 5th floor and when we finally got into the room we got a folder with core curriculum related stuff and what we need for graduation. There was also a huge line inside the room where food was being offered but I didn’t want to wait so I left afterward. This was a terrible start that I would have never expected. They obviously didn’t prepare for it and students were all grumbling here and there. It was chaotic and there is no experience I can take away from this.

Me and a few friends went to the Mishkin Gallery for the Arts at Baruch workshop. I was shocked to see such a small gallery. It was rather quick tour and the photographs were very unique. I saw photographs from Tom Baril, Joel Meyerowitz, Eliot Porter and Jill Mathis. Each focused on different things. For example some focused on landscapes and nature while others were abstract light and blends mixed in. I had to attend it again with the english teacher the next day and it was good to see the photographs again.

I went to the career fair on September 25 so see what companies were at Baruch and ask them a few questions. There certainly was a lot of companies but they were all looking for juniors and seniors. There was only one company that offered interviews to all the students at Baruch but they didn’t offer pay so no one was on their line. The representatives from each company was very cordial and answered all of my questions regarding their company and their respective fields. They told me that if I was interested in their company I should come back every career fair to talk to them and that they will remember you. Showing interest means a lot to me therefore when you are a junior or senior your chances of being accepted is much higher. Workshop was just as I expected where there was a lot of companies but mostly everyone was on the same lines. Since Baruch is a business school everyone was on the GE Capital, Credit Suisse , Wells Fargo , TD bank, FDIC and the IRS. It was a decent experience not that special but I thought it was a good start for me as a freshman to see what the school was able to offer me.

I don’t know if there are classes in Baurch. Do any of you recommend some place maybe near the school that I can take painting classes? I want to learn more on oil painting. And also, where are stores around that sell art materials?