Baruch College: Semester 1

by Marcus Cooper

my first semester at Baruch is coming to an end, and I’m happy. I’m happy i met so many great people, I’m happy I’ve managed to get good grades, I’m happy I’ve gotten myself adjusted to living, working, and schooling in new york city. the college has exceeded my expectations in ways i never saw coming. from its growing reputation to it’s wealth of knowledge and resources, Baruch has proved to me, beyond the benefit of a doubt, that it is the right choice. i think a great deal of my content with this school comes from living in the dorms. it really provides a more authentic college-like atmosphere and has allowed me to meet a bunch of new people.  if i could do this semester over again, i probably wouldn’t change anything. My first thought was to change some of my classes, but i realized that the classes i hate most have allowed me to develop valuable skills such as compromise, tolerance, patience and the ability to closely pick my battles. so, in a way, everything worked out for the best.  since being here i have made quite a few changes. i have developed into a more professional being; I’m punctual, precise, resilient, determined. I’ve developed the go-getter attitude prevalent amongst most New Yorkers and I’ve learned that this city really doesn’t sleep. ever. its insane. Anyway, I’m very appreciative of the opportunity to be here and i look forward to what Baurch College and New York City have to offer in the future.