At first glance, many people see a small girl with a bright smile. I think that I am the type of person that is trustworthy and friendly. I was raised to be a person that would treat others how I would want to be treated and I think it is safe to say that I have stayed true to my upbringings. As I start college, I hope that this will be enough to at least get my headed in the right direction.
My top three concerns about my freshman year at Baruch would be maintaining my grades, making the transition from high school to college and of course, creating new friendships. I would like to be able to keep a steady head on my shoulders and not fall behind in my classes because of shyness or embarrassment. I came from a small, private all girls high school so while the change in Baruch isn’t mind blowing, it’ll take some getting used to. I already feel comfortable in the classrooms. Being in a learning community has made the task of making friends easier for me and I am really glad that I made that decision.
I think the biggest difference between my high school experience and my college one would be the change from all girls to a public environment. I think that the amount of responsibility expected in college will also be a major difference. In Baruch, I will have to start my process as an adult and begin to make my own decisions. Compared to my freshman year in high school to my freshman year in college, I think the changes in me will vary because at the end of the year I will be more mature and hopefully have a better picture of my future.
In conclusion, although high school was easier in a lot of ways and the people were more familiar, I look forward to the new opportunities that Baruch will give me and hope I succeed. For the next four years, I will work on my getting my degree and graduating on time. High school prepared me for college and now college will prepare me for my future.
