Author Archives: haven.kaplan

I have many interests, but I have always had a passion for playing the clarinet. In elementary school my parents forced me to join the school band. Naturally, I was opposed to doing so, but I gave it a shot and to my surprise I loved it! I had a natural talent for it, and over the years I became a very good musician. I played clarinet throughout middle school and high school. I was apart of all the bands, orchestras and musical ensembles. I took private lessons and grew as a musician with each passing year. I eventually became the Orchestra student-leader, a coveted position within the band geek clique. I was assigned all the solos during the winter/spring performances and even had the opportunity to play in Disney World in Orlando,Florida. However, during my senior year of high school I decided to stop  participating in music class, to take up some APs needed for college; which led to me giving up the Clarinet. I haven’t played since, and I truly regret that I stopped playing. My music teacher always encouraged me to continue learning and perhaps take it up as a major in College. Altho I don’t see that as a viable option, considering the limited occupations associated with having a career in music, I will always regret giving up my passion for it. It’s unfortunate how we have to give up our passions in life just so we will have a “successful” future. Hopefully one day, I’ll take my dusty Clarinet out of the closet and play once more.

Hey LC26 =) I should probably start this by talking a little about my background. I was born and raised in Brooklyn and graduated from Midwood HS. Senior year I was debating between attending Hunter or Baruch, but obviously I chose Baruch! I have yet to decide if that was the wisest option to be honest. College life so far has been nice, but it kind of still feels like I’m in High School. Hopefully that will change soon…..But anyway, our class seems to be energetic and diverse. For the most part, the people I have met so far have been really warm and interesting. I’m kind of a shy guy, but I’d love to make some friends within our LC so come say hi!! Currently I live in Chelsea during the school week, and I go home on the weekends to my parent’s place in Brooklyn (sometimes?). I take school very seriously but like any other college student I always make time for partying, lol. But when I’m not studying or partying, I’m probably playing World of Warcraft. I’m a huge online gaming geek and I’m quite proud actually, you name it and I probably play it. And yes, computer nerds do know how to party! But digressing on, the majority of our Professors are great, and I feel this will be a successful first term. The “Baruch planner” wants me to discuss my top concerns, so here they are. I worry about making friends, during our breaks I find myself wandering solo most of the time, which is nice but yea you get the hint. My other concerns are that I might get some not-so-fabulous Professors which will negatively affect my grades. Other than that though, I think Baruch and I will get along just dandy. My first year of College will probably make me more independent and a better studier. Well, that’s it for Blog # 1. Sorry if you found it dreadfully boring, I read some of the other blogs posted which were quite amusing. See ya in class =)

-Haven