It’s hard to say I know who I am and what I want to be. I came to Baruch thinking business would be right, but now not so much. In fact, I’ve already considered transferring. To what college and major? No idea. Even though I’m set on transferring, it doesn’t mean I wont do and give my best here at Baruch. I cant have myself moping depress for the whole year, end up with a horrible gpa where no colleges would accept me. Now set aside my “ambitions in life,” I was born in hong kong, and came to the US when I was only 2 years old. I lived and grew up in Brooklyn for the other 16 years of my life. I am reclusive, and the pressure of a new school fill with new people does not help very much.
My concerns here at baruch would have to be keeping up with the work, getting a healthy breakfast and maintaining my attention in class. On the first week or so of school, I couldn’t believe how fast paced things were. In English class, the teacher announced readings for an entire book and a chapter of another, all with the expectation of us finishing it in 1 and a half day. I’m a slow reader, and when giving a semi pop quiz two days later, I had nothing on my paper. I hope that wont hurt my grade too much. Eating a healthy breakfast and maintaining my attention comes hand in hand. Because of the extremely early schedule I have, it’s hard to have time for breakfast in the morning. I can usually make it 5 minutes earlier in to reach before class, but that’s not enough time for me to get something to eat. Now when I dont have food in my stomache, it growls like uncontrollably. It’s embarrassing and draws my attention away to thinking about food.
I come from Brooklyn Technical High School, and Baruch differs most importantly in the teaching pace. Maybe it’s because I slack way too much in high school and finally put my act together for college, but work never seemed as burdening as it is now. Aside from increase workload, other difference include the shorter schedule, longer classes, and longer breaks. Surprisingly, I’m not having any problems with the longer class times. I was always very impatient with the 45 minutes classes in high school. I think it may be because there’s so much more to learn now.
I think my first year at college will change me into a better student. As I said before, I was a slacker, and college is my resolve to getting things back on track. There’s no time for fun and games, especially with the fact that i dont even know what I want to be yet. I have alot to think about and the pressuring courses here will supposedly expand my thought process. College will also brought forth a main concern of maintaining my best to stay as close as to a 4.0 gpa, which unfornuately I alrdy missed. =T
You are not the only freshman at Baruch already thinking of transfering, Chris. I too tossed around that idea at first because I was not “happy” and Baruch was supposed to be my #1 choice for schools and I felt down, depressed, and fell into a funk. Give it time, is all I can say. At least 7 of my freshmen from last year’s freshman seminar class told me in December when I spoke to them one-on-one just before finals, that they were looking to transfer out to larger, more expensive schools. They are still at Baruch today as lower sophomores. My advice is to focus on the positive; I would love to have a more in deoth conversation in person with you if you are interested because what you are experiencing is not far from normal.
My stomach growls loudly most of the time!! I don’t know why!! Ok, mind you, freshman year I lost 20lbs because I would work through lunch and skip breakfast but even the few times I did eat, my stomach would make noises. I remember it happening IN FRESHMAN SEMINAR back in my Fall 2008 semester and again when I gave my students their library tour in Fall 2009.
I am glad that you are still thinking of setting your GPA the highest it can go though, its a safe bet.
Look forward to reading more of your posts, Chris but please comment on your classmates’ posts to stimulate further discussion on the blogs.
Don’t worry about it Chris! Try not to put so much stress on yourself. You have the capability of achieving so much that you shouldn’t put yourself down. Patience is virtue. Your classmates are your friends! don’t be afraid to talk and share your ideas with others! even I say stupid things and make dumb remarks, but everyone does it. Keep up your standards and remember that the people around you are there to help you 🙂
Right on, Evan!!