I’m an eighteen year old guy who was born in Hong Kong and grew up in Staten Island. I enjoy playing sports, mostly handball and volleyball. I like to collect sneakers and this passion of mine started in 8th grade.
One of my biggest concerns about my freshman year at Baruch is the long commute to and from school. Every morning I have to wake up extremely early to catch the ferry from Staten Island and it is very tiring. I worry that my lack of rest will affect my schoolwork. Another one of my concerns is time management. Being in the city, there is much to do and I need to use my time responsibly. A third concern I have is not adjusting to the workload. I hear of many college students who do poorly on their first semesters at college because they are not used to the new environment. I hope to adjust quickly and appreciate my studies.
My Baruch college experience is different from my high school experience because of the people I meet every day. In highschool, everyone was from the same area. However, in the hallways of Baruch, there are people from numerous countries and cultures. Learning beside these people who grew up with different settings will enhance my learning experience. I hope to hear different perspectives from different backgrounds.
My first year at college will change me because of the old friendships I am working hard on to preserve. I’ve shared many meaningful experiences with friends throughout highschool and I would hate to see us separated simply due to distance. I believe my friends who are off to different colleges in various states will change. Hearing their experiences and seeing the changes in them will in turn change me too.
I love your openness to diversity! You couldn’t have chosen a better school if that is one of your priorities! I look forward to your future posts.