I cant believe that its been a full semester already. I remember walking into Baruch on the first day as if it were only two weeks ago. Going to college was a huge adjustment for me and I am currently still adjusting, but its getting much easier for me. The overload in work is not something I was always too used to but once again, its getting better for me. Although I came into Baruch with a few friends of mine from high school and Great Neck(where i was raised), but I didn’t have classes with anyone. Luckily, I got to meet so many amazing people that I’m so happy I got to meet. Due to my outgoing personality, my social life in Baruch was a huge success. I also moved to Manhattan for college because commuting wasn’t exactly what I wanted my college experience to be. I still have respect for all you commuters, but I love living in Manhattan. It made me much more independent and makes me feel much better about myself. I guess thats the main part of Baruch that made me a different person. The independence and making all your own decisions had a huge affect on me. Having good teachers is always an important thing that I need to have when it comes to learning. Unfortunately this term I had a bunch of extremely strict and hard teachers, but I got through. My first semester helped me understand what real life is all about and how life will always change, going to college being the start of it. It was great meeting all you guys and I wish you all great success in all your majors and the next few years at Baruch!!
-Ariel
