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Looking back at this semester, I cant help the feeling that it flew by so fast. At the same time I feel like I learned so much more, met so many new, interesting people. I had a very enjoyable semester since all my teachers were nice and not extremely challenging. I like the classes I took and the material that I studied. Overall, I had a pleasant experience during my first semester in Baruch.

I hope the next semester will be similar, even though I will be talking 4 classes as opposed to 5 + FRO that I’m taking right now. The transition from high school was surprisingly elementary; I’m used to the commute, I’m not stressed out or overloaded with work. I’m happy with my first semester of college experience.

As I’m writing this monologue, I think about what would get most of the reader’s interest. Perhaps my school? No, all of them go to the same school as I do. Then maybe I should talk about my arrival to U.S.? Too much of a cliche. What about my love for soccer? Surely they will be interested in such a beautiful game. But if they hate soccer, it will be very boring for them to read my blog. No, instead I will talk about my job.

I would say its not a common occupation, and it’s definitely not full-time. I’m a club promoter. Its kind of different from an event-planner in way that I do much less work but unfortunately I also get paid much less.  Typically my work week starts on Monday night or Tuesday morning when I get the latest information on NYC party scene from my boss. Venues, special deals, cover charges, time&date, dress code, themes – all those change on weekly basis. By Tuesday evening, I have my Facebook groups set up for upcoming parties. Contrary to popular belief, making a good FB groups that’s going to attract many potential customers, is not easy. It all starts with a name of the group. It has to sound sophisticated for authenticity of the party. It had to include the name of the Venue, projected age group and most importantly – promoter’s name. The last one is critical to the promoter as his salary depends on his guests’ ability to say his name at the entrance. Besides common sense information like address and time of the event, the group need to contain something that will separate you from other promoters. in my case, its the special deals i have exclusively for my customers. Whether its a special discount for girls or no wait on the line, special deals are very important for my business as they attract new customers and keep the old ones coming back for more. Last but not least, a flashy, eye-catching image is needed to represent the group.

After groups are created, the first text is sent out. Aside from FB, I communicate with my clientele through text messages. in them, I write a condensed version on my FB group and mass send them. First text specifies the date, time and location of the event as well as any special deals. The designated “party days” are Thursday, Friday and Saturday unless its a holiday weekend. Thursdays are popular among college students and referred to as “thirsty Thursdays” while the other two days are enjoyed by everybody so that’s when business booms. The second text is sent out the evening before the event. Some people text back asking for specific details and I gladly respond as my paycheck depends on their satisfaction.

Finally, on the day of the event, I go out and work along side the bouncer to keep the line under control and make sure that all my guests are taken care of. I enjoy numerous benefits as a promoter including free entrance as well as better discounts for my friends. I get paid well to go out and party, what can be better?