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My name is Gi Tae Lee. I graduated Fort Lee High School in New Jersey. Now, I’m a freshman at Baruch College. I was born and raised in Korea until I was 14. I am the type of person who once I start something, I have to finish it or see it through until the end. Also, I am patient person. I do not let my emotions control me. I’m not a taciturn person, but people usually think of me as quiet person because I do not talk much to stranger. If I’m with my friends, or comfortable people, I usually talk a lot.

My first concern about my freshmen year at Baruch College is my GPA. I want to get good grades from all of my classes, so that I can have high GPA. However, some classes are hard and need to put lots of effort into it. The second concern is my English skill. Because English is second language for me, it is hard to write good papers or essays, and speak with perfect pronunciation. The third concern is to be adapted to college life. Since this is totally different environment compare to my high school, I feel some confusion and loneliness.

I usually walked to high school because it took like 10~20 minutes for walking. However, I have to take a bus and train to get Baruch College. It takes like an hour, and the cost of bus and train is not neglectable. Also, college has more free time than high school. If I use the time meaningfully, it will be very good advantage for me.

I think the first is hardest. Therefore, if I pass the first year at college well, I will be able to demonstrate my true potential. Also, if I try hard to learn English and practice speaking English in my first year at college, the college life will be more interesting and fun.