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I visited the Sydney Gallery last Tuesday and it was interesting event.  The art was weird, most of the people were naked. Also, a lot of the art was made out of shapes. I found the art very plain and nothing exciting. The people that were their didn’t really show me around and the lady was just on the phone ignoring everyone.It could have been better if the people showed us around and explained things but they didn’t.

If I had a choice I’d probably go to the Rubin Museum instead but I was to lazy to travel.

I felt that the career building activity was okay but i felt that the lady who was talking just kept repeating herself. It could have been shorter than what it was. Also, there were some technical difficulties with the projector and computer. They should have been more prepared and the projection on the wall should have been bigger.

On the other hand, it taught me how to make a good resume. This is very important and will help me when applying for a job. Also, it taught me how to prepare for interview. Honestly, I probably just would have went into an interview without knowing what was going to happen but now I have an idea of what to expect. The websites she gave us I thought could come in handy in the future.

It was very hard to pay attention to the panel with all the students around you doing something. Students were on their lab tops, texting on their phones, and just talking. Also, it was very hot and it was crowded. With all this going it was hard for me to grasp anything the speakers were saying. But I did remember Mr. Li talking about identity and how it is hard to find. Mr. Li went through many difficult times from being forced to move because his father was arrested to living in Communist China. He finally was able to leave China for America and this is were he established his identity. Its amazing how his life was and how after all his struggles he was able to find himself and succeed.

As for the other panelists, I didn’t really pay as much attention. I know three of them were professors and the other person is a moderator. I’m sure all of them had interesting things to say but I zoned out.

I feel the people running it should have shortened it because it made it drag on. Also, I don’t know if it would have been possible but maybe they could have broken it up into four groups instead of having every freshman in their at once.

I hope college is going to be a great experience but it is never going to compare to my experience in high school. High school was the greatest times of my life and I didn’t realize it until recently. While I was at high school, I hated attending school and going to football practice. Sometimes I would even get myself sick thinking about going to practice. I just always couldn’t wait until I got out of high school so I can just go to college. Now that I’m in college I wish I could go back to high school.

I didn’t realize how much I missed high school until I recently visited Farrell with my friends which put everything in whole new perspective. Walking through the halls made me remember the fun times I had in high school with my friends joking around in class and hanging out at lunch. But the thing I miss most about high school is playing football. I went to a Farrell game two weeks ago and my coaches allowed me to stay on the sideline during the game. When I walked out with the team to start the game and the crowd was yelling it brought me back to my years of playing football. I remember I used to get nervous before the game and the crowd would send chills down my back. There was nothing better than making a big play that made the crowd go crazy. Practices were even fun because my coaches would say the dirtiest, most inappropriate things. It’s really true when people say “you miss something when it’s gone”. I just wish I could have realized that in high school so I could’ve enjoyed every moment of it.

I believe I am a person with a lot of different traits. I’m a worrier, funny, kind and cool to be around. But I’m  not perfect, like everyone I have some faults. I get lazy sometimes, and I have a bad temper especially with my family. My best quality as a person is being there for people. I don’t like seeing people being upset, so I’m always willing to talk and try to cheer people up. Also, I love dogs and I’m currently employed at The Pet Company.

College is very stressful and I have many concerns being a freshman about Baruch. My number one concern is failing or not achieving good grades. My biggest fear in life is failure which is why I’m nervous about doing well. Another concern of mind is just being able to manage my time with school and studying. I have a lot of commitments other than school such as work, friends, and my girlfriend. I fear that I may get to stress and start falling behind. My last concern about Baruch College is graduating in four years. I know many students do not graduate in four years but this is my goal. I don’t if i will be able to handle the course loads and this may cause me to take maybe five years to graduate.

Baruch experiences will be totally different then the experiences in high school. Baruch has some many different cultures and it’s going to be interesting meet people from so many different ethnic backgrounds. Also, the experience I’ll have from classes will prepare me for the work force. Unlike in high school, were your more laid back because you still have time before your out in the world.

Just my first month in at Baruch and I can see myself starting to change. I more hardworking, I’m always reading for my classes and trying to do my work earlier. Also, I feel more responsible because in college it’s all on you and you don’t have your parents their to do everything for you anymore. These are just a few changes that I have already seen in myself and hopefully I will have more changes that are good.