a. Tell us who you think YOU are!
I believe this is a hard question to answer at the moment; I’m still trying to discover who I am and establish my own identity in the world. So far, I know I am a student at Baruch..I know my likes and dislikes, but that’s as far as I can really go. Learning and discovering who one is never stops..it is a process that continues for a lifetime, and therefore, I believe that anyone who answers this question with a self-assured answer hasn’t really accepted the fact that everyone continues to grow and learn each day, regardless of age.
b. Share your top 3 concerns about your freshman year at Baruch and explain why.
I have many concerns, some that I even find a bit ridiculous, especially because I am a freshman. I’m mostly concerned about my classes and the type of professors here at Baruch. The only professor I’ve had this semester that I consider sane is my History teacher. I don’t know what is going on with the other professors. Also, I wish I would have been able to either take more classes or choose my own classes. I can’t believe I’m not taking French this semester, and it saddens me because I hope I don’t forget anything by the time I am allowed to take it. In addition, I’m concerned about how the school staff communicates with themselves in general…I feel like no one talks to each other and it has happened on more than one occasion, where I have asked a professor something and it will be the opposite of what someone else who works in the school has told me. It’s like playing ping-pong..and I feel like everyone here is just looking out for themselves, which is typical of a business school..but, come on, even the staff?
c. So far, what do you think will make your Baruch College experience different from your high school experience?
I feel like the work and the days off will make my Baruch College experience different from my high school experience. I’m used to having very diligent teachers who love giving work..and that’s the mindset I have. I feel as if my first semester is sort of a joke, and it frustrates me to not be doing anything productive. I know school just started, but first impressions are also the last impressions..and most of my professors have given me the impression of, “I just come here to get paid.” I need to write essays..I need to read literature..I need to do something productive. I’m not paying $6,000 dollars this semester (out-of-state, no financial aid) to listen to personal stories and have everyone babied on how to insert quotations in an essay. I feel like that’s also what angers me the most..the fact that my classes were chosen for me when I’m the one paying out of my pocket (in reference to question three). I don’t feel like I’m being academically challenged enough, and I hope that does not affect me when I choose my own classes next semester. Most people feel that I should just get an easy A if I’m not having any problems, but I like my education..and this isn’t high school anymore..I’m paying out of my pocket.
d. How do you think your first year at college will change you?
I have no clue, really. But I believe I might’ve somewhat answered this in the previous question.
