LC 18

So it’s been a good three weeks so far into my first semester in college. It hasn’t been as difficult as i presumed it would be for the past weeks(I was in the library once for an hour so far, and i was asleep for 30 minutes so only 30 minutes of some hardcore reading) however I can agree with Leon that this weekend the workload really hit me. Today, i chilled at Starbucks for a couple of hours to read up on Ethics and Art History. To answer, “Who do you think you are?” Well for one, I am Moosa. But to scope in, I suppose i am a freshman like the other hundreds at Baruch. I assume that like others in my block, I too would like to prosper academically. The main trouble that I would say i have is managing my time. At some point while going through my friends’ wall, i embarrassedly think, “Alright, are you at any point gonna finish that chapter? Slavery in China is waiting y’know..” So that’s something I would like to work on. I would also like to identify my major. Sure, i have a good 2 years to declare my major, but i feel the need to have at least a sense of direction. Needless to say, College life is on the other side of the spectrum from the chill lifestyle of High School.. but perhaps that’s what college is supposed to be.. perhaps this is the truest way to help you find yourself a little better than good ol’ McDonalds does?

If anyone gets a chance, listen to “The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World. The magic of music’s words to make the world a little happier =)

So I’ve been going to college for almost a month now and it only feels like college this weekend. Before, the only homeworks I would get would be to read, but since I’m still in senioritis mode, i ignored the readings. But this weekend, I finally have written homeworks, but I left the for the weekends so now I’m struggling to find time to do them between going to work and hanging out.

As a means of exploring this year’s Freshman Seminar theme–IDENTITIES IN MOTION–the first reflection post will require you to ponder your perception of  your past and present self.

-Who do you think you are?

-How have you transformed in the midst of change?

-How do you see yourself at a future period?

Examine the initial impressions you have formed of college life in relation to the transitions and adjustments you have made in confrontation with a novel environment.  Compare these sentiments with identity transformations you have undergone in the past.  Overall, the function of this reflection is to provide a structured means for self-expression.

To maximize the benefit of this post remember to be open, honest, and sincere.