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Registering for classes is a completely new experience. It doesn’t help that we’re at the bottom of the chain and most of the interesting classes have been filled up already.

This workshop gave us information on how to register. We learned how to look for classes prior to registration and prepare a tentative schedule beforehand. It was a very informative and interactive session.

I prepared a schedule for myself and it took me, like, two hours to do so. I just hope none of the classes are taken by the time I get a chance to register.

The last time I looked at my resume was about a year ago. Although, the rules to writing a resume hasn’t changed since then, I realized getting help from the internet isn’t always the best option.

A few things I learned from the workshop:

1. Resumes should be one page long
2. Knowing how to fold t-shirts isn’t really an accomplishment
3. Be very specific about experiences but maintain brevity
4. You don’t have to win a medal or some fancy certificates to prolong your Accomplishment category
5. Restrain from fibbing

I think it’s time to update my resume – or not.

I’m going to be completely honest in this blog post – please understand that although my honesty may show irreverence, it is anything but.
I didn’t read The Bitter Sea. I was too busy being miserable and hot during the summer to read the book. However, I do know the gist of it.
Although, I don’t know Charles Li personally, he seemed very amiable. He really wanted to be there and tell his story of finding his identity and encourage the rest of us to do the same.

I love a bright sunny day. More specifically, a bright sunny day with clouds. I like the way clouds float around the sky as independent entities in different shapes. They are fluffy and white and remind me of cotton balls and cotton candy. Sometimes I imagine clouds in the pastel colors of cotton candy – pink, periwinkle, and green. However, what I love most about a bright sunny day is the sun itself.

Several weeks ago, I was in the bus on my way to work. I decided to get off a few stops early when I realized I had almost 15 minutes before I had to be at my workplace. I pressed the nearest “stop” button to signal the driver. With my camera on my left shoulder and my bag on my right, I exited the bus and was immediately overwhelmed by the sunshine. I looked up at the sky and noticed the beaming rays of sun over my head and remember feeling enticed. As the glare began to hurt my eyes, I took my camera off my shoulder, unfastened its lens cap, turned the power button on and aimed it directly at the source of light. I’ll remember that day as the day I captured the sun.

I’m just so tired of summer! I can’t wait for the weather to cool down and stay down! I love the fall season. Fall brings vibrant colors and a different kind of beauty into the world that has to do with death. Don’t you just love the brown and the yellow of the above shot? When I saw this tree, I was mesmerized and thought it was so beautiful that I had to capture it.

Who do I think I am: I don’t usually ponder on heavy topics such as this.
I’m a girl who wants to find the right location to spend my life in. I don’t intend to continue living in New York or even in the US after I graduate. New York is a great place to live if you consider the vast diversity we’re surrounded by which dramatically enhances our cultural knowledge. Aside from that, I don’t feel entirely comfortable in this city. I feel as if there is another place that will be better suited for me, a place that will make me happy – aren’t we all chasing after happiness?
Canadians are known for their hospitality. I think it would be wonderful to live amongst nice people who go out of their way to help their neighbors. Also, New Zealand is one of the best countries to live in – according to an article I read a while ago. English is the main language in both of these countries, so, they’re on top of my list.

My top three concerns: We haven’t had any tests so far. I’m a little bit anxious about the tests we will get in a few weeks. I’m also worried about passing Calculus. I think if I get past my fear (yes, I’m afraid of Math), I’ll be able to do better. It’s ironic how I received a medal in Fifth grade for doing outstanding work in Math and now I’ve been struggling with Math for the last four years.
I can’t think of a third concern right now?

My experience at Baruch as compared to my experience in high school: I caught a cold this Monday. I had a pretty horrible day on Monday from going to the doctor’s office to get my immunization form signed, going to class, and then going to work while being sick. If I was still in high school, I’d take a day off on Tuesday. I can’t recall the last time I went to school when I was sick. As a matter of fact, I can’t recall the last time I went to school for four weeks straight without missing any classes. The fact that I’ve been able to get up every morning and go to all of my classes is an accomplishment. This is a huge difference between college and high school: because I pay for my education now, I have to be in every class.
I feel like people in college are more open-minded than they were prior to college. It’s great to see people being more tolerant, opinionated, and mature.

How do I think my first year at college will change me: I’m not expecting any changes. It’d be totally awesome if I could stop procrastinating and started doing all my work on time. However, to be honest, I don’t see that happening in the near future.