Who Are WE? We're PR3!

Born and raised in liberal New York City to conservative parents who emigrated from India, I am someone who is constantly evaluating everything around me to define what my personal values are. Of course, it’s not nearly over yet as I still have much to explore about myself and my world, but right now, I’m chillen.

I came to realize that I’m extremely liberal, which is not unusual in this city. Throughout high school, my little self-discovery missions resulted in my desiring more independence from my restrictive parents. I prefer a resource-based economy to the monetary system the world is now committed to. I highly support cannabis legalization and gay marriage, and I’m pro-choice. Therefore, I’m no longer a Catholic.

I’m mad blunt. I say things as they are and don’t hesitate to question myself if I know doing so will allow me to learn something new. I like debating with people smarter than myself, and I especially like to prove people wrong when they are arrogantly ignorant, though not as much as I like to teach something to someone who’s willing and grateful to be educated, as that just sends good vibes, and I love good vibes. I don’t judge on first impressions, and I respect privacy and secrets. I don’t really get offended by anything. If I had to pick a political party, I’d be a Democrat who opposes big government.

I like to research and discuss social issues. I have a lot to say about a lot of things, and of course my views are dynamic – dependent on evidence and conclusive reports, along with personal experience if it is relevant to the topic. That means there’s the potential for my views to drastically alter, because it’s important for me to stay open-minded. I’m just mad real, yo. Peace&Love, take care.

Sife, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

I’m Joby, and I’m pretty chill.

I turned 18 in January, I was a Catholic until several months ago, I’m very liberal, and my parents immigrated to NYC from India in the 80s-90s. I was born and raised in Queens all my life, and attended public schools from kindergarten to twelfth grade. I like to play the keys, (I teach kids piano on Saturdays) and I’m not athletic. I’m kinda proud of who I am and what my ideals are. I love movies and music, and I like to read up on social issues. Books are aiight, too. Politricks are wack.

I’m concerned about time management at Baruch. I was never good at that in high school (then again, I never really bothered to try), and I’m aware that my parents are spending money for me to go here. I’m also worried that I’ll disappoint everybody who have high, high, high, hopes for me. I feel like I need to exceed my family’s expectations. I’m finally concerned about the new social changes that come about during college years. I hope I don’t subconsciously succumb to peer pressure and eventually turn out like those self-proclaimed “mature” kids telling recent high school graduates that they need to grow up and leave behind childish things when entering college.

This experience is already different than my high school experience, in the sense that I’m entrusted with much more responsibility. No more teachers calling my house complaining that I never do homework…. I’ll have to keep track of that myself, now. I think that if i do change at Baruch, it will be for the better, and wanting to perfect yourself shouldn’t ever be considered a bad thing. I feel that I’ll procrastinate less and take initiative more.

werd, yo. this is due in 2 minutes.

Deuces! Peace&Love, everybody