I did not really set any expectations walking into Baruch College. I was just excited to start fresh at a new school where no one knew who I was. Honestly, I was also scared because I am shy, at first, meeting new people. It usually takes me a while to open up to people, so I was concerned that I would not make any friends, especially because Baruch is a commuter school. My high school friends were even concerned for me. But no worries! I met interesting(?), fun people and made friends. The transition from high school to college was easily made as well.
My first semester at Baruch was quite spectacular, if I must say. Honestly, I am very weak in the field of humanities, but this semester, most of my classes were in this field. At first, I wanted to change and drop my classes but I challenged myself. And looking back, I do not regret the decisions that I made especially because at this point in time, I survived the gruesome papers, presentati
ons, and other workloads. I now see the light at the end of the tunnel! 😀
However, given another chance, I would not repeat few of my classes. Just glad that it’s over. YES!
I am also proud of myself for joining few clubs and adapting to the commuter life. I wanted to kill myself going back and forth between NJ and NY everyday just for school. But after the first week, I had no problems and I definitely adjusted to the city life.
If there is one thing that I would do differently during the first semester, I would have liked to be more outgoing to meet and talk with other peers and take a different approach in studying/preparing for classes. But let’s not look back. Let’s look forward to the surprises Baruch have in store for me for the next 3 and half years!
Baruch College has so far taught me to become more independent- only I can make the change and the decisions for my future. Yet, at the same time, Baruch taught me that there are many hands to help me get through ordeals and that I am not alone.
It has been fun writing these blogs! It has been a rewarding experience. (I think it is more rewarding because we won the pizza party! hehe :P)
