My experience as a college student at Baruch College has been so-so. It has certainly met my expectations. I expected Baruch College to have a very busy and active environment filled with many different classes and events participated by a variety of Baruch College students. I feel that my time at Baruch College is going to be much like my four years in high school. Both my high school and Baruch College is crowded and noisy at most times.
My first semester at Baruch College was much different than my four years in high school. The amount of work in college definitely surpasses the amount of work in high school. As my first semester at Baruch College is almost over, I realized that my senior year in high school was one of the best years of my life. I barely had any homework to do last year, but this year is completely different. Everyday is filled with tons of work. After completing one assignment, there is another assignment due; the work is nonstop. Despite the constant amount of work everyday, I believe I did average in my first semester. Most of my classes were fair and average; not too easy and not too difficult.
If I had the chance to do my first semester at Baruch College all over again, I would definitely not procrastinate as much as I do now and learn to manage my time more efficiently. As of now, I have completed all my assignments on time. However, there is never time for me to rest because the work just keeps on coming and piling up. I also need to learn to use my time more wisely, since the limited amount of time in one day is as precious and valuable to me now as a college student. Furthermore, I would definitely devote more of my time to my Public Administration class.
My first semester at Baruch College has definitely changed me in some aspects. I have become my sociable; making many new and great friends this semester. In addition, my fear of public speaking has become less. Most importantly, I have become more independent. Realizing that I have to be on my own more often now and in my future, I learned that no one will be giving me “handouts” in college.
