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I was expecting a big big museum with big sculptures and alot of crazy paintings but when I arrived there with my friends, we literally passed it. I was like what!? this is a museum?! yea.. so when we went in I felt like it was really small. Nothing like I imagined. The lights in the museum gave off a nice atmosphere though and the music was relaxing. There were many floors so we went to one after another. The paintings and sculptures all looked very similar to me.. What stood out to me was this temple in the corner of the 2nd floor. It was like a shrine?! and then there were creepy music playing in the background. My friend went in there and then I crept behind him and scared him! Anyway, the floors after that were pretty much the same and then there was a floor was all jesus paintings I think. This museum was nice but I wouldn’t come again since I kind of got bored of the paintings after the 3rd floor.

I feel like my first semester at Baruch College didn’t live up to my expectations. I was expecting to meet alot of new people and experience something new but Baruch is pretty much like highschool. It’s a commuter school so basically I just went to school, and went home, the same everyday. I think my first semester at Baruch was not bad. The classes were fair, no surprises. I’m getting used to the big lecture classes. They are actually my favorite because I love taking notes. Most of the professors are kind and would take their time to talk to you. I wouldn’t do anything differently if I had a chance because I can honestly say I tried my best this semester, I might not get that 4.0 gpa but as long as I know I didn’t slack off, I’m satisfied. Since I started Baruch College, I think I definitely stopped procrastinating like I did before. I read alot more too and I might have improved a little on my writing.

I thought it was interesting for the author of the book to come to Baruch to speak with us. During the whole time, he spoke with enthusiasm but I sat all the way up on the balcony so I couldn’t really hear him. I think he discussed about some aspects of his book, like how he came to be the person he is today. He was a very independent young man, and faced many hardships growing up. It just made him stronger as a whole and I think he is trying to get the message across that no matter where or who we are, if we try to accomplish something, we will suceed.

This workshop helped alot because I haven’t written a resume before. When I applied for my old job, I experienced a few interviews but this workshop gave us tips on how to act. Through this program, I also got to know a little more about internships. I didn’t know what it was before hand and how it was important to apply for one. The STARR center information was also useful because now I know where to go for help in career developement if I need to.

So, I’ve been running low on money and I desperately need a job, preferably, my old one. It appears to me that a person don’t appreciate what they have until its gone. When I had a job, I was always complaining how bad it was, and how I hated it. Thinking back, my job where I worked as a tutor in a learning center wasn’t that bad. It left me with a lot of fun memories with my students and my coworkers. The only thing that annoyed me was how slow, lazy and annoying the kids were. They ask so many pointless questions. They are curious about everything and there’s always a need to know why for them. ” Because I said so” became my signatured phrase. Another phrase was “stop picking your nose and go wash your hand”. Oh and the nosebleeds were a killer too. Kids nosebleed a lot these days. I remembered when I was a kid, I never had a nosebleed. Like all my coworkers, I have favorites. My favorite was a 3^rd grader who loves to sing and dance to lady gaga. Seriously, kids mature so fast these days. When I was a 3^rd grader, I spent time playing in the park and outside my house. Kids now, are always on the computer. I hear them discussing about facebook and they are 8 years old. Anyway, I’ve worked in that place for 4 years already. I think that I should move on to something new but it has such good pay for sitting there and doing the kid’s homework. Also the kids entertain me most of the time. I wish this semester could just end already so I can pick a better schedule where I can fit in a job. This schedule right now, where I end at 5 everyday, gives me no time to work and no work equals no money!

Who am I ?.. there’s too much words to describe myself as, but basically I’m an average 18 year old whose just trying to live life and overcome obstacles that come my way. I would say I’m a hard worker and an independent individual. I’ve been working nonstop ever since my sophomore year in high school. Rarely do I ask my parents for money and they do not have to worry about me. I have a carefree personality and I love cracking jokes.

My top 3 concerns about my freshman year in Baruch is probably the same as everyone else’s. One of which is to aim for that 4.0 gpa. I procrastinated quite a lot during my high school years so I hope to stay away from that, but obviously its not working because I’m doing this blog post very last minute. Another concern is trying to fit in in Baruch and getting more involved with clubs and activities Baruch has to offer.

I think my experiences in Baruch college will be very different from high school. First is because of the freedom we are allowed. We can choose to attend classes because sometimes the professors do not even know the student’s name. In high school, the teachers always “baby” you and remind you of assignments that are due, but in college your basically on your own. So far, I find it quite hard to make friends in Baruch. It’s such a large college compared to high school where you recognized everyone by face.

Basically, as of now, I’m just trying to complete my core courses and build up my GPA. After this first year in Baruch, I hope to be more mature, organized, and responsible.’