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My first freshman semester in Baruch College is almost till the end. I’ve been adjusted to Baruch gradually and adapted most of the things here. Though I did not do very well on every class, I’m not dejected because I believe I will do better next time. However, one thing I should blame myself is that I didn’t work really hard. Every time I told myself to study, I just spent my time on other things. I wasted too much time which should be used to study. So I could not get good grades on my exams which mean I cannot get the expected GPA. Although it’s little upset, I will try my best to balance my time and really study hard for my tests.

In the first semester, I learned how to plan my schedule for next term. During the progress of choosing classes, viewing professors, and arranging schedules of my spring semester, I really enjoyed it because I thought I had the ability to design my future now. I hope I will meet more new friends and nice professors next term. I didn’t join any clubs this semester because I still being shy, but the most important thing is that I was every sleepy at noon. So every time I chose to sleep in the library instead of joining clubs. I hope everyone here will enjoy their classes next semester, meet new friends, and have fun in Baruch.

Mae Ni.

I am an ordinary person, but I enjoy my simple life since living in this world is marvelous. I just think that without mundane people like me, others would never been showed how great they are. I’d like to describe myself as a wonderful piece of music which is composed by light and shadow.

“light” symbolizes the achievement in my life. When I was a little girl, my grandparent let me to learn the piano. I was unwilling and weary to play it at first. Over time, however, I had been affected by the wonderful music. Also, in order to prevent disappointment of my family and attain a higher level, I strived to practice more. Finally, I awarded certificate of Grade 8. From then on, music is an impartibly part of my life. In addition, I have been edified by soft music. I set up a good attitude towards failures and problems and try to deal with them with a calm mind. I became patient and placid because of each dancing notes. I realize college needs harder work than before, but music gives me confidence which supports me to confront all the difficulty.

Shadow is destined to appear where the light is. Failure, suffering and some bad things always flood the life. Once, I participated in a competition for commissary of entertainment of student council enthusiastically. I played the piano to show my talent and also prepared a video which introduced me, but the video could not be played properly. At the moment with all sights from teachers and students on me, my brain had nothing left but said something embarrassedly to end my speech. I did not become a member of student council in the end. However, I did not lose the confidence of myself. Conversely, I realized that I should learn how to accommodate myself to circumstances. Since I have been edified by music, I adjusted my frame of mind and walked away from the failure and shadow gradually.

Friedrich Nietzsche said, “Without music, life would be a mistake.” Therefore, thanks for the piano filling my world with expectation. Working hard and getting good grade is my present goal. Follow the notes upon the journey, I would improve myself and become harder and more serious toward my objects. I would hear a piece of beautiful music; it’s the belief of my future.