PR 3B

Hello everyone! My name is Lily Qin and I am an 18 year old kid from Ardsley (it’s in Westchester). I am proud to say that I am chinese, but I have no artistic ability so those stereotypes don’t really relate to me. However, I am very competitive in almost everything except academics. Also, a big part of who I am would be the people I love, which are my friends and family.

One of my largest concerns about this year was if I could leave part of my old life behind and create a new one with new friends and new people. I have always been an introverted person so meeting new people always led to awkward conversations, but now I don’t worry about it because it seems like everyday I’m meeting new people so you could say I’ve gotten use to it.

Another one of my concerns was if I would get terrible teachers. In high school, I did horribly in classes where I had a bad teacher. Because it is college and I didn’t want to mess up my GPA in my first semester, I was scared that that would happen to me. Luckily, all my teachers are alright, and the classes aren’t that bad. The only thing that is new would be the amount of reading that the teachers assign….not fun at all.

Another one of my concerns was if I would get lost in the city, around Baruch and even in Baruch. During my freshman year of high school, I was late to all of my classes for the whole first week because I kept on getting lost around the school. The fact that Baruch is twice the size of my high school scared me into thinking that I would be late to all of my classes. It turned out okay though because professors didn’t mind latenesses on the first week.

I think my Baruch experience is different from my high school experience because I have more freedom and independence here, where as in high school, I had my parents looking over my shoulder every day.

Frankly, I am loving my new independence. Currently, I dorm at 101 Ludlow and it has made me grow up a little. For example, now, I have to go buy my own food, do my own laundry and all the things that my mother usually would do. By the end of this year, I think all of this will mature me in a way so that I don’t have to consistently lean on my parents.

Who am I? My name is Imran Murji; I am 17 years old and was born and raised on long island. I enjoy interacting and meeting new people, it is always interesting to learn about other individuals besides the ones you read about in your history textbooks. I used to be a lot more active in sports throughout high school but, ever since senior year came by, I have been the total opposite. Now, I find it a task just to walk from Penn Station to Baruch.

My main concern is one that will probably last throughout my years at Baruch which is none other than being able to maintain a good GPA throughout the years to come. I have been brought up with the mentality that education is priority especially in today’s economy. And on top of that my parents always tell me how I should take advantage of the good schooling systems here. Another concern that I have is being able to adjust to the “college life”, which includes all the liberty we have been granted the responsibilities we have to take upon ourselves. For example, if a professor teaches something in class and you are not able to grasp it, there is nothing like re-teaching the topic. It is up to you to find a solution on your own, whether it means setting up a tutoring session or approaching the teacher outside of class. The other concern that I had during my freshman year was not being able to set up my own schedule, but hopefully that will change as of the second semester. Because of that I was stuck with a schedule of my last choice; all my classes started at 8:40 in the morning which is not too bad but if you are commuting it eventually takes a toll on you. And not to mention I am not really the “early bird” kind of guy, I like to enjoy every bit of my sleep.

As I mentioned before the big difference between high school and college is that I have a lot more freedom; there is nothing like teachers standing over my back, making sure I am on top of everything. In college, all the professors could care less of how I perform and whether I come to class or not. This feeling is great only if I know how to be responsible for my own decisions and actions.

So far college has been a new and exhilarating experience, although the work can be overwhelming at times I have to learn to manage my time accordingly. At least that is what I hope my first year at college can teach and instill into me. Not only will I be able to use time-management skills throughout college it can definitely be beneficial to me in other aspects of life.

On the few occasions when I’m asked who are you and questions of the like two things automatically come to mind; the song Who Are You by The Who and a quote I had once read online by E.E. Cummings:

“To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting.”

The quote mentioned above doesn’t necessarily answer the question who am i, but it reminds me of the person I don’t want to be.

I’ve gone through many phases in life including the extremes from hanging out with potheads and never going to school or doing anything for that matter to only focusing solely on school and work and kissing my social life goodbye. . . and all the little baby steps in between. But the one common thread was that none of the was ME!

I never really “fit in” (whatever that means) and over the years I came to the conclusion that I’m okay with that. I rather be myself (semi-materialistic, obnoxiously loud, snarky, sarcastic, but all with good heart <3) than what society thinks I should be.

• I’ve been told that my laugh sounds like a person having an asthma attack, but I’ve embraced it overtime.
• I’ve been told I have poor etiquette because I don’t believe in saying excuse me after I burp, since once I start burping there’s usually ten more that follows the first one.
• I’m supposed to cross my legs when wearing a skirt or dress, but I don’t find that position very comfortable. [ and yes, that’s what she said].
• And I’m aware that when I wear my hair naturally curly I  resemble a lovechild between Diana Ross and Chaka Khan.
• And I’m aware that maybe I should invest in a size 6 pair of jeans rather than sticking to a size 4 and having a muffin top, but I’m not ready to make that kind of commitment. . . so don’t look if it’s that unsightly.

But, with that being said I’m aware of my flaws and quite frankly I don’t care. It’s what makes me, me and I spent so many years trying to please everyone with my mannerisms and behavior that I started to be so self-conscious and lost a sense of self.

And Baruch. . . well I see myself staying here for all four years, so I’ll take that as a sign that it’s going pretty well. It’s so much different from highschool it’s such a breath of fresh air. Highschool for me was full of drama, cliques, gossip, etc. and it didn’t help that I didn’t have such a great reputation. But here at Baruch no one cares who you are or what you look like because everyone’s generally here for the same purpose.

I’ve always felt a sense of independence since I’ve been in control of my own financial needs once I started working, but in highschool I felt like an infant. Teachers always said things like “well you’re a senior now and on your way to adulthood so I’m going to treat you guys like adults,” well if that was so true why’d you call my mom to tell her I cut your class and was missing a few homework assignments? LIES. But at Baruch I don’t feel forced, my professors generally treat me like there’s more than air between my ears and I like it. Especially since I know that whatever grade I receive reflects a less jaded image of the work I put into getting that grade, because in highschool there was always that kid that got a grade higher than he/she deserved for being a sycophant.

Since the start of college, I’ve noticed a slight shift in my values. At first I was like how am I supposed to work and support my lifestyle. This schedule is horrible. But, now it doesn’t really bother me and I’ve realized maybe focusing on my school work & grades a tad bit more is better in the long run. (Rather than thinking about how am I going to buy those over-the-knee boots I saw at Nordstrom since I barely work anymore). Being that it’s only been the first few weeks and I already had a major epiphany, I definitely foresee more shifting in my values. . . for the better perhaps.

As a frosh at Baruch, I’m mainly concerned with my first semester grades because the style of grading and learning definitely differs from highschool and there’s no basis of comparison. Ideally I’d like a GPA of 3.o if not better. I also wonder if I’ll make a good friend or two since I tend to make connections with people that come and go like seasons and I’m not sure if I’m willing to join a club or something. And lastly I wonder if once I get to choose my own classes will my Baruch experience be enhanced. Other than that everything’s pretty chill 🙂

By the way, while typing this entire thing I kept wondering how disgusted my english professor would be with my misuse of commas and semicolons.

   The question of who I am is something I have been asking myself a lot lately. I came into Baruch thinking I wanted to work in business, because of the high income that comes a long with it. But now that I have been in Baruch for a few weeks now, I have come to find that business might not be who I am. I like to see myself as a person who doesn’t lay down and die, and do something he hates just for money. I at least want to be someone who does something they love for a living, even if it is risky and perhaps overly ambitious. I am a person filled with a desire to be happy, and not what Cobb feared becoming in Inception. “An old man, filled with regret, waiting to die alone.”  (I’m also a person who love movies and will reference them 24/7!”

        My top 3 concerns with my freshmen year at baruch are passing pre-calc, feeling comfortable with my enviroment, and doing well in all of my classes overall. So far pre-calc has been quite annoying and hard at times. I don’t exactly feel as if I love being at Baruch yet, and I hope that changes by the years end so I don’t feel any need to transfer. Finally, I want to do well in my classes because I want to do well in life.

          So far whats made my Baruch experience different from high school is that there has been much more freedom, since I came from a strict catholic high school. But also, there isn’t that same familiarity with the people around me. Most people you see are just strangers you will never to talk to.

         I think my first year at college will definitly make me more independent, and I think over the next few months I am going to find out more about who I am, and who I am meant to be, and what I want to do with my life.

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.