As a new freshman in Baruch College I feel that I am a changed person, especially compared to high school. I would say I do not stand out within a community because my characteristics are somewhat “normal”. Just an average person trying to get through college smoothly; just going with the flow, as they all say. Studying has become a big part of me, especially after high school, since I barely studied then. So I would say I normally tend to study and work during most of my college experience so far.
My first concern about coming to Baruch College is the time constraints that I have. I come from Fort Lee, New Jersey. Commuting here every morning for an hour and fifteen minutes is nothing to be happy about. It hinders my time to have fun or study. Second, I feel that my studies wont go as well since I work alot. Weekends and some weekdays are packed with work and classes, so my schedule is completely full. Lastly, I feel that I may not have a balanced like here, between studying and having fun. Throughout my high school years I learned that life isnt just about working hard and studying, but it is about keeping that balance between your life. Play hard and work hard. I feel that I will not be able to maintain this concept.
The differences of college compared to high school is that now everything counts. As far as high school is concerned, it never really “counted” and just had a small impact to which college you attend. What you do in college is what matters most and it basically determines your life. The experience here will definitely change my point of view toward studying and how I actually have to care now, unlike high school.
This first year of college changed me because meeting much older people gave me insight to what needed to be and how it had to be done. I feel that this sense of maturity will grow onto me and soon I will be guiding others to do the same.
