It is hard to believe that my first semester at Baruch College has reached its end. The time went by too quick. Although it was fast paced, I am still able to evaluate my experience at Baruch up to now. The part of Baruch that really exceeded my expectations is the technology available to the staff and students. The amount of computers distributed throughout the school and library is just amazing. Being able to sit down in the library, and actually be able to think to myself without any disturbances was more than comforting. The students in my freshman seminar class were a great bunch of people, and I really enjoyed getting to know them. However, the unfortunate part of attending a college in the city is that everyone goes to class, and then goes about their lives, without much interaction between peers. Learning wise, I feel as though my first semester went well. With finals week coming up, I feel as though that might be the biggest challenge yet. I also learned that in the future I will have my share of not too good professors, but I have to get used to them because they’re there. The one thing I would do differently is study more, and force myself to study. I have to because this semester I felt very lazy to do any work at times. The only change I went through by attending Baruch College is being accustomed to a new place. I have learned to ask questions, because it is the best way to avoid getting lost around school, and in my schoolwork.

“How I Identify Myself”

I am like no other,
I’m different from my sister, and different from my brother.
I am a special human being,
I look and know what I am seeing.
My family is important to me,
Anyone hurting them will learn and see.
I work to do my best,
Until I know it’s time to rest.
I listen to what everyone has to say,
And I respond in the most respectful way.
I enjoy going on long walks,
Listen to my mind that talks.
In my free time I love to have fun,
From the start of day till its done.
I always enjoy a really good joke,
Laughing as I enjoy my bottle of Coke.
I can never forget about my favorite thing to do,
Baseball in my heart is stuck like glue.
I have a strong passion for the game,
Never did I think it was lame.
I live and die for the Mets,
With my hope, I’m willing to take any bets.
My friends are special to me,
Around them I feel much more free.
My second family is who they are,
We support each other near or far.
I do my best to help my peers,
Discuss the good, and talk about the fears.
Mohamad Osman is my name,
My picture is worth being put in any frame.

My name is Mohamad Osman and over the past few years I have begun to learn more about who I am. Born in Lebanon, and raised in New York since the age of one, I have not forgotten where my family comes from. It is for this reason my parents ensure me as many visits as possible to Lebanon. It is always the most difficult being the middle child of a family, especially with an older brother and younger sister. When I think back, as many times as I have complained, I have learned there is nothing more special than my family. They are the people that care and love me most, and I am proud to be with them. In my years of highschool, I have also developed a second family, with my best friends. Being with them has changed me for the better. Spending time with them is always time well spent. Along with my family at home, they are the people who push me to do my best, and be my best. To describe myself I must say that I am the type of person who is willing to do as much good for people as possible. I have dedicated my four years of high school tutoring younger children, two of which are my cousins. When anyone asks me for help, I am the go to guy, as I can never say no to a person in need. I feel as though with my friends I have built a trust that can never be broken because I am the person many people come to when they are in a “sticky” situation. I always do my best to comfort them, and give them the best advice that can truly benefit them. Being with my friends, I have the learned the true definition of fun, and I know at times spontaneous is the best. No matter what it is we do, we have a good time.
Becoming a freshman at Baruch has brought its share of concerns. In my senior year of highschool I developed a habit of procrastinating which I hoped would be lost in college. I was also concerned about meeting new people at Baruch. I was told by other students that making friends is not as simple in college as it was in our younger days. People go to college and then go about their day, which is why it is recommended to be a part of a group or club which I look forward to being. My third concern would be managing time. I have to be able to make time for my studies, time for myself, and time for my at home responsibilities. My college experience is different from highschool because of its seriousness. Being a part of a college institution is nothing to be joked around with. It requires hard work, and a lot of dedication because it is now an important part of my life. My first year of college will change me by allowing me to become an even more responsible, and mature person by exposing me to some of life’s challenges that weren’t imposed on me in my highschool years. I am looking forward to being a dedicated member of the Baruch College community.