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I never thought my first semester at Baruch would go by so quickly! I really do feel like the first day classes was just yesterday. It’s scary to think that time went by so fast. I remember walking into Baruch and not being that scared at all. I did have high expectations though and sadly the first semester didn’t live up to my expectations.  The one main thing that irritated me most about Baruch is the registrars office and their lack of being up to date on issues.  No matter how many times I go to them to fix the same one problem, they keep bringing it up and dropping me from all my classes. Seriously, what is up with that? Also, math was one thing that really brought me down and at the end I had no choice but to just drop it and retake it next semester.

The first semester was not all bad though. I got to meet so many different people, through my LC and the different clubs I’m in.  AIESEC is a club that I have to dedicate most of my time to, but in the end it pays off because I make great connections and make amazing friends. Over all, this first semester really taught to me step up. It really kicked my butt and opened my eyes to be more responsible and keep up with all my assignments.  High school was a joke for me and college really is nothing compared to that. I also learned that I have to be more independent and start cleaning my dorm more often. =\

The Career Exploration workship that we attended as a class focused on a lot of key things that freshman need to know in order to be successful in the future.  Some of the main topics that were discussed were how to create resumes, how to get internships, and how to act professional in the real world. I personally knew how to create a proper resume because I learned that in high school, but it was a nice way of refreshing the key things since I did forget some main points. I also thought that some of it was a little intimidating because it was a lot of different information that was being given to us and all of it was important for us to remember. I feel that it was very helpful though because they talked about a lot of key things that people should know for the future, especially if they are looking to be successful in whatever career they choose to pursue, and lets face it, everyone wants to be successful.

This discussion was a great way for people to listen to the thoughts that the author of The Bitter Seahad when he was writing the novel and a great way to hear his story in person. However, most of it confused me because I couldn’t hear most of what the author was trying to say, maybe that was just because of the place where I was sitting and the low volume that he was speaking in.  Even then,  I feel that it was a great experience to have the author speak infront of the whole freshman class.

My person opinion on identity is that it’s very important for an individual to have their own sense of identity and not be easily influenced by others.  When someone has a strong sense of self, it is easier to have more confidence in life and be more comfortable with cpubli communicating with others. Personally, I identify myself as someone who is very open minded to hear what others have to say but I still am very confident with what I believe in.

When I was on my way to the Rubin Museum, I was not accepting to have enjoyed any second of being there.  To my surprise though, I found the museum very interesting and I actually learned a lot from being there.  The different floors were each based on a different theme, which were all interconnected in some way. One of my favorite things about this museum was the Tibet praying room; I even took a picture of it when I wasn’t really supposed to. What I loved about this diplay was all the different candles that they had and all the different statues that they had of all their Gods. The room looked so peaceful and the music that was playing in the background was also very soothing. Another part of the museum that I really enjoyed was this one picture of Time Square. In the picture, there was not a single person on the streets, just carz moving by.  I found this image so eye catching and I would love to experience something like that one day, even though that is near impossible. Over all, I’m glad this was included in freshman seminar because it opened my eyes to different cultures and how beautiful their act can be.

Please, Please, PLEASE change my grade! I studied so hard for this test.. I really did this time…. I know I always say that, but this time I actually mean it! Yes, of course I did so much to prepare for this test, I texted 2 less people, I cut down my time at the mall by a whole hour, and I even THOUGHT of deactivating my facebook… Please change my grade, I’m really not even asking for a lot here. 20 points is no big deal.. you know there is a huge difference between a 60 and an 80… I’ll give you chocolate chip cookies!…and I’ll let you give me a hug!!.. No giving students a hug is not illegal.. No, of course I’m not trying to get you fired!!… I would never!…You’re dropping me from your class? You can’t be serious.  Alright, fine, I don’t need this class anyway, and FYI I’d never give you a hug!!

I’m a lot. That’s one sentence that can define me as a person and every little thing about me. For starters, I’m a girl whose labeled with many different names, for example, a daughter, a sister, a niece, a grand daughter, and a best friend…and of course an ex (ew bad memories). But anyway.. I would like to define myself as someone whose very affectionate and passionate about what she loves to do. For example, I love helping others and I really want to make a change in this world, even if its a little one.

My three major concerns about freshman year at Baruch are that I’m going to procrastinate too much and fall behind on my work, I’m not going to follow the “3 absents only” policy, and that I’m going to get below a B+ in a class. I really want my first semester in Baruch to be a successful one, both academically and socially. I don’t want to be stuck with below a B+ in a single class because I know I’m way better than that. Also, one main thing about me is that i BARELY ever went to school senior year of high school. Either I used to come in late almost everyday, or i just never showed up.  Now, college really hit me hard because I cant be absent more than three times a semester.. worst rule ever. But its okay because I guess I’ll have to just suck it up and go to class. And lastly, I procrastinate too much and I really need to stop.  For example, it’s 1:12 am and i barely even finished my homework. Its to the point that I will do ANYTHING at all as long as I’m not doing homework.. which is really, really bad.

The major difference I find between high school and college is that college you have to pay for. Senior year is practically a joke after one is accepted into college; doing good or bad in class really holds no value anymore.  But college is different, your actually PAYING for this.  It’s an extra push to do well because hard earned money is going into your education, and I for one definitely do not want my parents hard earned money to go to waste. Not only that, but I want to be successful, no matter what I choose to do in the future. I’m determined to shine way above the rest and I know each day of Baruch is only going to get me one step closer to success.