LC 14

It’s unfortunate that other LCs didn’t take the STARR Workshop seriously because I found it to be one of the most helpful workshops I’ve sat through since starting Baruch. Especially in this economy, finding a job is nearly impossible without proper preparation. There were so many things I didn’t know about the job application process that I learned at the workshop, like sending the employer a thank-you note. Its reassuring to know that we have the resources of the STARR Center to help us be the best that we can when applying for a job.

Hii,

To be honest, I really didn’t get much out of that workshop. Partly because I wasn’t listening, partly because when I was I couldn’t hear/understand much of what they were saying. But what I did understand was the emphasis on one’s personal journey to finding themselves. One of the teachers who spoke mentioned that college was the perfect forum for self-discovery, and I couldn’t agree more. I have already learned so much about who I am and who I want to become.

Maybe I can write down my journey to self-discovery and turn it into a book. TOTALLY KIDDING! I’m sure my journey won’t be as interesting and captivating as Charles Li’s. But that’s okay; my journey will captivate me and the people who will see me grow as an adult.

It’s amazing though to think about how every decision you make, no matter how big or little, will shape who you are and who you will become. It’s something to keep in mind…

Yeah, yeah, I know it’s a lame title…I’m bored xD

I believe that the second workshop is pretty helpful, considering STARR’s wide range of services. I definitely will find the mock interview helpful when the time comes, because I’m bad at those. I also never knew about the second type of resume nor the “thank you” note for post-interviews. The slideshow, I believe, could have gone a little bit slower so that I could read what it’s actually saying, but it’s not bad either ^^ No doubt, I will be using STARR in the future, especially when I’m about to graduate. Even now, counseling about future classes to take won’t hurt.

To be honest, I was a little dazed because I was still sick during the 1st workshop. But I do remember Charles Li talking about finding your identity. It is hard to find your true self when you are going through so many things, especially if you’re moving from China to the U.S. like Charles Li did. He also talked about remembering what reality is about. Not everything would be just the way you wanted it to be, so accept it. ^^ I felt glad that Li Na was able to achieve what he wanted in life. It took him a while to get to this point, but I’m sure it was worth the trip. The other commentators also stressed on the importance of finding your own self. There is no sense in trying to change yourself to suit others, just be yourself and everything will work out. There’s no need to stress about what other people think of you.