Author Archives: Dawa

Overall, I am really loving it at Baruch. I love the buildings and the environment. I get along well with the people here and everyone always seems ready to help freshmen. My experience at Baruch has exceeded my expectations for the college in various ways. For one, I feel like I am a part of a community because I am  a member of a business club called Ascend. Also, I try to take advantage of everything the campus has to offer so I use the Writing Center and gym often. I also enjoy my classes and feel like I am doing well in them. One thing  I probably still have to work on is time management and prioritizing my assignments.

If I could do something differently during my first semester, I would simply be more active and organized. I want to be active and engaging with the Baruch campus while organized so that still take care of important things first.

Since being a freshman at Baruch, I have developed into a more eager to learn person. In high school, I felt more reserved and focused on school only, but that’s changed now. Now, I am more active in the community and I try to attend many events to learn as much as I can. I realized that it is very important to share and create great connections in college, It is almost as important as doing well in studies itself. I feel more inspired to learn since there are a lot more opportunities in college than there are in high school. Overall, I have changed into a more outgoing person.

My name is Dawa Sherpa. But really, who am I? Off the top of my head, I can list three things: a student, a Sherpa, and a regular teenager.

I am a freshman at Baruch College and I love the campus. There are so many opportunities to take advantage of and I know that I will make the most of every day. I meet new people everyday and have conquered my shyness by practicing my communications skills. I am also more confident since many of the friends who  I met an Baruch are very supportive.
Recently, I turned 18, which was a milestone for me. I wondered whether or not I viewed myself as an adult or still a teen. I know that I now have many more responsibilities but I also know that there are many rewards.

Overall, as a student, I am a freshman who is eager to learn and explore new opportunities.

But by my ethnic background I play a different role. I am from Nepal, a relatively small nation which is bordered by India and China. Sherpas are a group of people who are traditionally known for their ability to trek the Himalayas. They are known around the world as skilled mountaineers and I can say that I love hiking. I love my culture and am proud of where I come from.

But I must admit that assimilating into America has changed me to become a much different person. I have learned so much from my experiences here that I also identify myself as part American.

As a ordinary teenager, I love playing sports and spending time with friends. I enjoy good movies and look for fun. I can get bored easily and can have trouble with my impatience. I face challenges that sometimes seem very big. For one, I am still having difficulty with time management because I try to do so many things in one day.

So, there you have it, the answer to question: Who am I? I am student, a Sherpa, and ordinary person like you. Thank you

Link to image of college student: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/projects/ttr/2010/clipartcolor/images/college_450.jpg

1. Tell us who you think you are?

I believe that I am a young man who is Nepalese. More specifically, I am Sherpa with some Tibetan background. I identify myself as a student most of the time and currently I am a freshman in college.

1. Share your top 3 concerns about your freshman year at Baruch and explain why?

I am concerned that I may have boring professors, miss some vital information during the school year, and have a difficult time saving money on food.

1. So far, what do you think will make your Baruch College experience different from your high school experience?

From my experience so far, I believe that the large size of my classes, the teaching method of my professors, and the energetic campus will make my learning experience in college a lot more fun that it was in high school.

1. How do you think your first year at college will change you?

I believe my first year in college will make me a more responsible person. I expect to learn how to be more professional and plan for my future. I think my first year in college will help me transform into a more educated and well rounded person.