Monthly Archives: September 2010

I’ve never stepped foot inside a football stadium before so it was a great experience, especially since the stadium just opened up a few weeks ago.

Better late than never, right? I’m Brian McMahon, I was born and raised in Washington Heights and now dorm in the Lower East Side on 101 Ludlow. I attended Mount Saint Michael Academy in the Bronx where a played basketball for four years. Basketball is the main reason I came to Baruch because it was the best academic school that recruited me. I kind of wanted to leave the city for college but definitely appreciate how convenient staying in the city is. I am still able to hang out with a lot of my friends from my neighborhood and see my family whenever I want.

So far I like Baruch, for the most part. I was not nervous about making friends or meeting people here because I am not shy and do not get nervous easily. Also, I knew some kids on the basketball team already so i had people to ask for help if I needed it. Also I always have something to do during breaks. The thing I do not like, or simply have not adjusted to at Baruch is always having to check my e-mail and blackboard. I did realize that Phillip A. Hogue had sent me a personal e-mail 4 days ago telling me to do my first blog. I figured if it was from him  I better do it..

Well my name is Charles Russo, and I am a proud freshman at the distinguished institution of Baruch. I am an individual who thrives under pressure, and will stop at nothing to be successful. I am an honest (sometimes too honest), friendly, laid-back, and competitive person. I am always looking to have fun, and almost always find a way no matter the circumstances. I live by the motto “work hard, play harder”. Do not get me wrong, getting work done is extremely important, and it is always work before play. Sports have always been a significant part of my life, and best believe I am a huge Yankee fan!

Thus far, freshman year at Baruch has yet to bring about many complaints, and I have already made quite a few friends. However, there are a few concerns that are beginning to surface. The work load has not been too hectic as of now, but I fear it will become a burden in the near future. My time management skills are not the best, so I definitely must focus on correcting this problem immediately in order to truly succeed. In addition to this, I sometimes tend to procrastinate, so this deadly combination can certainly be a recipe for failure if not curbed. On the other hand, once I get into a rhythm I become extremely efficient. Lastly, I must find a way for my social, educational, and work life to all coexist. I have a great deal on my plate, but my determination and perseverance will prevail, and I am confident!

As just the first few weeks of college are in the books, I already feel a change in myself, and high school is history. This change has been dramatic, and yet it has not been that difficult of a transition for me. In my high school I literally knew everyone in my senior class, along with a huge number of underclassmen. All of a sudden I have stepped into a large school where I know just a few people, no exaggeration. No more teachers chasing you for their assigned work, it is your choice to get it done or not. What you put in is what you get out. Welcome to the real world, no BS.

I already feel a sense of maturity as I have completed my first few weeks at Baruch. I feel I will develop a greater level of maturity and my attitude will model one of professionalism. The knowledge and wisdom gained from my freshman year will extend way farther then just math or english. I am very excited to see what surprises freshman year has in store for me!

Who am I? Well, my name is Alexander Pizzuto (i go by Alex), and I’m a very complicated individual. I’m composed of many flaws and bad habits that I’d love to someday conquer, but for now I’ll just deal with what I’ve got. Admittedly, I’m a very shy person upon meeting new people. I take a long time to adjust to new surroundings and people, but in the long run I can grow to be a really outgoing and friendly person. I see myself as a unique person, “weird” at times, and stubborn as a mule; but my intentions are always good.

As a freshman at Baruch College I’d be lying if I said I had no worries at all. College is a brand new chapter in my life now, and I know it’ll take some adjusting over the first few weeks. My biggest concerns are being more independent in all aspects, and managing my time properly (specifically my free time between classes). As of right now I’m not feeling overwhelmed by the workload at all. Between classes I’m usually working out at my gym about 2 blocks from the Baruch campus, or I’m roaming the city looking to find new and interesting places. So far I’m enjoying the college experience, despite my hour long commute every morning, and I hope college creates even greater experiences for me down the road.

My name is Alex Avramidis and i must say WOW! I forgot this blog that was due thursday but i do have a legitimate excuse. I know i left the blog for the last minute but I completely forgot too write it because of some crazy weather that same night. Alright, so let me start off clean by telling you somethings about myself. As i said before, my name is Alex and im currently a Freshamn at Baruch college.  I personally think im a pretty unique person so in other words “Im pretty wierd” but the strange part is, i can blend in well in different social groups and they would think im another one of them. Im not shy nor energetic, but i am enigmatic person. I can also say that I am naive. Im not just another person walking the streets In NYC. Im one who is very skeptical about the future and what i wish to become. Im trapped in the future rather than living the present, putting my head in the clouds. Unlike other people i wont let go of my dream and that is what makes me the person i am today. I actually have no concerns  about my freshman year at baruch. The only problem is that i dont want to major in Business and i have no idea why i came to this school. Besides that, i want to recieve a GPA of 3.8 or higher so i can transfer to NYU. My college experience overall is one completely different than my highschool years. Now i am on my own, no one is going to push to become successful, i have too push my self to success on  my own.  I Hope and wish my freshman year at Baruch will make me a more responsible man and one with great moral, and entirely i hope my freshman year at college gives me a mindset in what i want to major in the future.

Who am I? I think the answer changes as every time I ask that but there are some things that remain the same.  My name is Michelle and I live in Brooklyn. I like to read and play games with my friends. I’m a very practical type of person with a dry sense of humor. I like to draw, play the piano or guitar, and I’m a very hardworking student.

Going to college is a new experience but things are still the same. I only have one concern: time management. I don’t go out much so I have much more free time than I used to have in high school and I don’t want to have things tempt me from keeping me away from my homework. Playing games with my friends instead of studying is one thing that worries me. It’s a little difficult for me to get used to. Another problem is that if I don’t manage my time well, I may forget about what I was supposed to do and come into to class unprepared. I like the freedom that college offers but I have to be very careful about how I use it.

For this first year of college, I have to be a lot more focused on what I want in life. I have to make sure that I don’t stay behind in my classes otherwise I won’t succeed. I have to take advantage of all the opportunities Baruch offers.

Who am I? I think we all answer this question in different ways depending on the person we perceive ourselves to be. I can answer this question simply by saying my name and where I’m from. However, I don’t feel that fits the bill. The old saying “Everyone is unique in their own way” has always been something I abide by. I feel I’m different from every other person out there. Not that I’m better or worse than anyone else, it’s just I see myself as an individual first, who can mesh and contribute new ideas with others. And to tell you the truth, I’m not really sure who I am, well not yet at least. My name is Seebaschan Hardeen born and raised in Queens, New York. I don’t know what I want to be. I just know I want to make a positive difference and be successful in life.

Coming into Baruch College my main concern was if this was the place I wanted to be. It’s been around 2 weeks of classes so far and I’m starting to learn more and more about what this college is about. I’m not really sure about what I want to be, so if this college can help steer me in the direction of something that I’m interested in then I’m all for it. Another concern was about the campus. I like to play a lot of sports especially baseball and basketball and a city in the campus might not offer a lot of opportunities as maybe a private campus would. I’ve checked out several of the facilities here at Baruch so far and they are definitely towards my liking especially the open basketball courts and gyms. My final concern were about my the students. I’m a person who likes to do activities, study, and just hang out with friends. Many students and professors here are really nice people to talk to and I like that most people here are simple and cool yet very professional.

Baruch College is very different from high school. I noticed right away just the overall professionalism of the people here and the atmosphere of the campus’ are great. Everyone is doing something at all times and this is very different from the laid-back, nonchalant atmosphere of high school. I really like this because it makes me want to learn and work hard just like many of the people here. Baruch feels more like a job and I’m obligated to do my very best. So far this first year of college has been smooth. Definitely a lot more responsibility and things to do, but that’s the beauty of the college in my opinion. It’s helping me to mature as a student and most important a person. I look forward to a lot more success at Baruch in the future.

My name is Julia Giustiniani. I was born in Queens but for the most part was raised in Westchester, New York.  I am 18 years old and I enjoy hanging out with my friends and spending time with my family.  I came to Baruch to play for the softball team but I am also interested in the business program here.

I have a few concerns about my freshman year at Baruch. One major concern is staying on top of my work. I no longer get reminded to do my homework or have teachers making sure I am not falling behind. I am concerned that I might not get everything done or have enough time. My second concern is regarding softball. Once the season starts here, I will be very busy. Most days I may not get home until 8:00 at night. That is going to be hard to get through because of the fact that I will still be taking classes and having a lot of work to do. I am hoping I learn to budget my time better and get everything done. A third concern is making friends. The high school I went to was a small school where everyone new everything about one another. This is very different from Baruch and I am trying to adjust to these changes the best I can so I can meet a lot of nice people here.

I think my Baruch College experience is different from my high school experience because it requires more work then my high school did and is also very diverse. Another difference is the location. My previous school was in the suburbs about 10 miles from Manhattan, while Baruch is located right in the city.  I think all of these aspects will make my Baruch experience much more different from high school.

I think my first year at college will make me more focused and goal oriented. I have always been a procrastinator and didn’t take work as serious as I should of. However, I think my first year in college has already and will continue to change that.

So, my name is Aamir Khan and I guess this is my first blog.  I’m really bad at describing myself, but here it goes. I’m a somewhat ordinary teenager. I treasure having a good time with friends, laughter,  watching good movies, good  music and comedy. My favorite movie would have to be American History X, and my favorite band would have to be Bloc Party or The Strokes. I’m a really laid back guy and I get along with almost anyone. My parents are from Pakistan, but I was born here. I’m a religious muslim. I graduated from Herricks High School in Long Island and I’m now a freshman here at Baruch.

One major concern I have here at Baruch is the work. I want to do good here, but at the same time I would like to have fun. So I guess my problem is time management. In highschool I was a slacker, and I’m going to change that here. Another concern is socializing. Since Baruch is a commuter school no body really hangs out. Everybody just comes to class and then leaves. There is not much of a campus life here. Another problem for me is the commute. It’s an hour long commute, and i’m not really used to commuting at all, but I think I can get used to it.

Already I can see the difference between college and high school. There is so much more freedom here. I love the fact that I can do whatever, and the teachers are not always on my back. However, I do miss high school, because I knew everyone. High school was definitely  more social for me. I hope that by the end of this year I will be a full fledged WORK HORSE.

When I’m asked who I am I can’t help thinking that scene of “Alice in Wonderland” by Lewis Carrol when the caterpillar asks Alice: “WHO R U?” and she can’t give the answer he’s looking for.

I’m a very imaginative person, my head is always working, picturing things and analyzing. I have a very strong character and determination, but I’m also very sweet and loving. To describe me a little better, I can tell you I love arts above anything else, I’m eager to learn and discuss, I have an inner nerd that comes out sometimes, (e.g. I love Sheldon Cooper, Bazzinga)I’m a dancer, a reader, a good babysitter and I think life is all about enjoying things with a good sense of humor.

My parents divorced when I was about a year old, so I always lived between three homes: my dad’s, my mom’s, and my grandmother’s place. Some think of me as a nomad, but I never felt like that before I came to New York. In Venezuela I was always surrounded by my loved ones and had a very tight schedule. Here in NY, well, it’s all new! To resume, there are lots of changes going on in my life right now and I’m kind of freaking out.

My biggest concern is to be able to build my own new life here, because I’m very shy and believe it or not it has taken my greatest effort just to exchange a few words with some of you. However, I expect to take the best advantage out of this experience, because I believe its easy to graduate from college but its very hard to actually take everything you want out of it.

To describe my eagerness for life, I’m posting a very famous quote, almost “cliché”, but I still like it:

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain.

I hope this kind of answer is what you were looking for.