Author: alexander.hakimi

My experience at Baruch College has somewhat lived p to my expectations.  Socially, I felt that I would be having more fun and meeting more people. However, I still have some close friends from home here and some other acquaintances so I am not upset with my situation. Academically, I am satisifed with Baruch. I am impressed with most my teachers. Although I did have to drop my History course because the teacher was not my cup of tea. Since starting at Baruch, I have become much more independent. Everyday, I take the train into the city from Long Island. Then, I walk for 25 minutes to school by myself. My sense of navigating around the city has improved tremendously. I have also become more thoughtful about my future and feel a greater sense of responsibility.

My name is Alexander Hakimi. I am 18 going on 19 from Great Neck, Ny. I love to learn. I think it is important to be educated in order to challenge other people’s ideas. I like to travel; I’ve been to Miami, D.C., Vermont, Massachusetts, Italy, Israel, and California. Last year I wanted to pursue a career in hotel maangement but now my aspirations are shifting. I am the second of four siblings, an older sister and two younger brothers. My friends always tell me I’m the funniest person but I can also be shy around people. I love to ski and go to the beach. In September, I went to the U.S. Open and am officially obsessed with going. I didn’t realize how fun watching a tennis game could be. I love social media. Twitter truly changed my life! I Love the instant spread of information and quick communication. I am a major music junkie; I am Lady Gaga’s biggest fan. Her msuic and story liberate me from any sense of rejection. I am interested in a career in the music business.

I think I am a smart, determined kid. I am a major music junkie.  I love social media: Twitter, Facebook. My top 3 concerns for this year are my grades, finding an internship, and trying to chose an academic focus. I am concerned about these things because I don’t want to waste valuable time and I would like to get a good job that I enjoy in the future. My Baruch experience is different from my high school experience in that I am surrounded by a ton of people that I dont know of different backgrounds. Moreover, I am a commuter so I spend a lot of time walking. Particularly, I am walking around NYC, the coolest city in the world. Thus, I think I’m getting a better depiction of my future at Baruch than I was getting in high school. Additionally, I enjoy the privilege that I can make my own schedule and decide how early or how late I start my day. I think my first year at college will make me more independent and responsible.