My name is Emma, I’m 18 years old and freshman at Baruch. Orignally, I was born and raised in a rural-type suburb of Buffalo, New York, called East Amherst. And yes, I don’t care what anyone says, I’m a fan of the Buffalo Sabres AND the Buffalo Bills! I would say I’m a caring person and a very loyal friend. I love meeting new people, going out to eat, going to museums, and nature in general. I love hiking and going to see new things. I just moved to an apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. I am right next to the East River, and I love walking down there after school. Currently, I work at New York Sports Club at 92nd street. I love working at a gym because being fit and healthy is very important to me! My family is also very important to me. I love my parents and my twin brother, Kyle. I also miss my dog, Jake!!
I love my new roommate, Tannaz! In Freshman Seminar, I told a story about me borrowing her sweater and spilling make-up on it. Don’t tell her!! Getting along with my roommate was definietly a top concern, but now, she is one of my best friends in the city and I really enjoy spending time with her. I have made a lot of friends in my building, but I want to continue making more!
Another concern I had was that my classes would be too difficult; when I tell most people I am going to Baruch, they go ‘ooh…I heard it’s really hard there’. While most of my classes are challenging, I think that they are keeping me on track and focused. It is very easy to lose your head while living in NYC–there is so much to do instead of studying!! I’ve been managing my time well, trying to balance between my job, my friends, and school.
My last concern was joining clubs. Baruch is so competitive that you need join clubs to stand out and improve your resume. There are so many clubs to chose from at Baruch, from the looks of it; I’m sure I will find more than enough clubs to spice up my resume. Baruch has been so different from high school so far, simply because of my increase in independence. In high school, I relied on adults for EVERYTHING. I even had to ask teachers if I could use the bathroom. I’m 18 years old, legally considered an adult, yet I need permission to leave the building–even if I don’t have class?? Living on my own in the city has made me completely independent. I cook, I clean, I go to school, and I make my own money. Life couldn’t get much better!
