Monthly Archives: September 2010

Hi everyone! So I’m Bianca Ning and I’m a student-athlete. My main sport is swimming but I also enjoy doing all kinds of other sports such as basketball, football, handball, etc. I love staying active so if you ask me to go to the gym with you or even jog at 5:00 in the morning, I’m definitely there!

I’m also someone who follows the meaning to “live life to it’s fullest”. I love to have fun and what’s better than to live life by laughing it up and acting crazy with those around you? As most of you probably would know, Dajelyn Diaz, Marek Kledpadlo, and I are like the three Musketeers. Maybe it’s because we’re stuck with each other every single day for the rest of the semester but hey, I’m certainly not complaining! We haven’t known each other for very long but we’re already having so much fun and making the most of our freshman year here at Baruch College.

One of my main concerns about my freshman year would undoubtedly be keeping up with my studies. As a senior in high school, I kicked back and relaxed. I went to school for 3 hours and worked most of the day. Now, professors are giving out so many assignments and it’s a weird transition from relaxing to suddenly having to work hard. I’ll admit, for the first two weeks, I was still in “senior year” mode and I didn’t really keep up with my schoolwork. But now, I’m definitely getting back to my study mode.

Now, I just have to get used to professors posting every single assignment online. It’s so hard to keep track of the deadline for them because you have to check your mail practically 24/7. I’ve decided to get a huge calendar and simply marking down every assignment that is due.

At the same time, it’s hard to keep track of everything that’s going on around me. My top concern for freshman year would probably be time management. Besides school, I have joined the Baruch swim team, am currently rushing for a sorority, and working night shifts at my friend’s dad’s restaurant as a bartender. When friends ask me to go hang out with them, I literally have to answer them back with a, “Let me check my schedule.” Usually, I can’t because I barely even have time to sleep. It does get frustrating at times …

I think my Baruch College experience is different from my high school experience in a way that I’m more independent and responsible now. Since I’m paying for my own tuition, I no longer want to skip class and I have to keep track of everything on my own. I believe this is what my first year at Baruch will change about me; I’ll become stronger in a sense where I’d become more independent, responsible, and yet, at the same time, have a lot more fun than I did in high school!

Hola my name is Emilio Rojas Rosario Jr the 4^th (full name) also known as Emilito and I believe I know who I am. I was born in the Dominican Republic and migrated to the United States at the age of one. I’m 18 and lived in the Bronx until a year ago when I moved to Westchester. A city boy can never get used to living in the suburbs, so you all can only imagine how trapped I feel here. I’m the type of person that refuses to be held down and likes freedom. I will always try to find something fun to do because I will not allow boredom to overtake me. Thrills are my best friends and I will not hesitate to try something new. I enjoy spending time with the family and friends; happy to be alive.

 My concerns for freshman year include my grades, time, and the college experience. Although I can be apathetic sometimes, I want to try to keep a 3.0 or greater gpa. College isn’t free so I might as well take advantage and do the best I can. Time management is important to me because I want to be able to do it all. School, work, fun, should all be balanced and hopefully this year I’ll learn how to balance them properly. Lastly, I do want the college experience and will try to get involved while focusing on my work.

This first year will change me by establishing maturity and independence. I take control of my life from now on, and it’s up to me to lead it the best I can. I look forward to being a responsible adult one day.

Whats up everybody. My name is Mohammed Jaffery but everyone I know calls me Moe. I’m 18 years old and I’m from Corona, Queens.  I’m supposed to tell you all who I think I am.  Well, I think I’m just an average guy trying to get through college and have fun.  I’m here to get a degree so I can have a job and get paid a bunch of money someday.  The reason I came to Baruch is because I feel that business equals money. So what better school to go to than Baruch, the best business school in NYC.  My top 3 concerns at Baruch are getting good grades/getting my work done, getting accustomed to the college life and also having as much fun as possible.  I need to get my work done or else I will not pass my classes, obviously.  I have to do well in these classes or else I’ll feel like I didn’t try hard enough.  I have to learn to manage my time better.  It hasn’t been a month yet and I feel like I’m behind. This doesn’t bother me too much because I know that I’ll catch up if I am behind.  Its just that whenever I have homework to do, I end up doing something much more fun and then regret not doing my hw.  I definitely want to have fun because then I’ll just be bored here at school all the time.  I love having fun so enjoying myself at Baruch is very important to me.  What makes college different from my high school experience is the freedom and independence.  In high school, teachers would try to make sure you passed all your classes and whatnot.  In college, the professor couldn’t care less if you pass or fail.  The work load is also very different than when I was in high school.  In high school, I could get away with not doing any work and passing all my classes.  I need to develop better study habits and have a “work first, play later” kind of attitude.  My first year of college will change me so that I will have that kind of attitude.  At the same time, I don’t want my whole time at Baruch to be full of work with no time to have fun.  Meeting new people and making new friends is also a big thing.  I’ve met a few people that I get along with so that’s a good start.  Soon enough, I’ll be able to call these people my friends.  To expand on that, I’m thinking of maybe joining a fraternity because they seem like tons of fun and I’ve always wondered what being part of a fraternity would be like.  A frat is a good place to meet future business connections.  If things go well, freshman year will be really fun and I’ll have a great time.  I’m going to try to enjoy myself as much as possible during these 4 years at Baruch.

If you haven’t seen my name via my user name, my name is Mony Gluzman. I am originally from Israel and I moved to Brooklyn seven years ago and have resided here ever since. I attended Edward R. Murrow High School and I have managed to pick up a few friends that mean a lot to me, though sadly we have contacted each other less than we would have like. I enjoy music very much; mostly rock from the 70’s and other forms of rock and heavy metal appeal to me the most. Also, being a fan of music, I enjoy going to live shows, though many of the older bands that I like are either disbanded or most of their members are deceased. I also enjoy playing the guitar very much. Some of my other interests include cooking, eating, traveling and exploring,  and  sports such as soccer/the real football, basketball, skiing, snowboarding, and running. I guess this is who I am in a nutshell without going into too much detail.

I have a few concerns for my freshman year. Firstly, it would be to maintain my sanity and not get too stressed out while I try to get the best grades possible in every class; that is the foundation for a good GPA. Secondly, although I have been a bit of a loner sometimes, I would like to acquaint myself with some close friends that are true to themselves and fun to get along with. Lastly, balancing my time with school and  other responsibilities I have would be difficult but I look forward to succeeding at both.

I think the Baruch experience so far is quite different from high school.  In here, everybody comes from different parts of NY, the United States, and the rest of the world. Also, the workload is quite different, especially if my freshman year in high school would be compared to this year. Also, the independence that is given is good, but it will take some time to get used to and adjust to it so that I don’t slack off.

I think this first year in college will mature me. I will hopefully get used to balancing some of my duties with school and I will probably become gradually more responsible and independent. I think this year is important and the college experience is important in that it gives me an appetizer or a small taste of what the real world will eventually be for me.

Who am I? My name is David Wong, and i just turned eighteen congratulations i know, know the sad thing is my birthday was on the first day of school, sucks huh? I think of myself as a serious and also laid back kind of guy. Starting out in baruch has really been a life changing experience. i am still having trouble adapting to my new environment. Some of my worries consist of fixing my hectic schedule, all my work and time table is scattered all over the place. Reminds me of the time when i went on the NITRO coaster. Nice and slow then wham full speed ahead and your hang on to dare life you try to duck little to avoid that blast of air and keep your glasses on next thing you know the wind is trying to snap you in half. Anyways im getting off topic here i guess another concern of mine would be what classes i should look forward to in the second semester and how much work ill be getting later on near mid term and such. The experience is definitely different from high school in that you are pretty much responsible for everythingggg and everything in college cost money…a lot of money; for an Asian guy that’s our version of hell, i know i am suffering right now. There’s also the fact that with college making friends or connections is very key and that’s why Baruch tries as much as it does to promote a friendly atmosphere and make us college “kids'” more social. i”m definitely going to learn a lot after this year. i can honestly say that when i reach my sophomore year I’ll look back and say what was i worried about and such. pssh I’d probably still worry about the money regardless what year I’m in…in any case yea this is my 2nd blog i guess? nice to meet you all and everything.

Hi peoples. It says I’m supposed to write who I think I am, but I kind of don’t know myself yet. I mean I guess I’m easy to get along with once you get to know me and loves meeting new people.  Hoping as time goes by and I experience more this year I’ll be able to answer that more fully. I’m mostly concerned with how I do in school, different people I meet, and if I’ll change from the experience. School is a given since its thought of determining how well you do in life. I guess I’d like if people give me a chance in getting to know them. I like meeting as many people as I can, even if it means one new person a day. Lastly, the way High School was for me was the best by far. I hope college can live up to that expectation. Having teachers on top of students in high school has ended and I see this new independence will be the line drawn between it and college. The First year of anything, like middle school and high school, have always been different than the things before. I’m planning on keeping an open mind this first year and see where it gets me. That concludes my blog for now. Till next one, peace out.

a) Tell us who you think YOU are!
b) Share your top 3 concerns about your freshmen year at Baruch College and explain why.
c) So far, what do you think will make your Baruch College experience different from your high school experience?
d) How do you think your first year at College will change you?

Well my name is Mark Hulser and I am an avid Mets fan who has season tickets to watch his favorite team lose every damn game. Though I consider myself to be an optimistic person who knows at some point things will turn in my direction one way or another. Some of you may have heard my life is a game speech, and I am restating the premise because it is true. The point for me is to win at this game and become a success. Right now I am at the beginning stages of my game where you just start to get the feel of the game.

My top three concerns about my freshman year at Baruch college……. Well for one , Just to avoid shooting myself in the head is one. Second making sure that I can keep up with the tremendous amount of work that is assigned every damn class. We would like to avoid having to go on blckboard and our e-mails 24/7. Number 3 would have to be being able to meet new people. Yeah it sounds cheesy but it’ true. It qualifies as aconcern because out of honesty as much as people claim to love being alone, that is a load of crap.
Baruch experience compared to high school experience…….. Well only having 4 days of classes is at least a little easier. Though now it feels as if with becoming more independent in collge it tends to be that you are at the school more than you would think. In high school you couldn’t wait to leave and go party or chill with friends. Now you tend to study more and care more about your work.

I believe my first year at Baruch college will change me to the point where I will start to get the feel how life will be in the next 5 to 10 years. Having a full time job for every day the whole year instead of just the summer like i am used to. It is just preperation and I will feel the change.

good evening name’s David Wong and this is my first time posting a blog; Nice to met you all.