Amongst being a student, son, and a friend to many – I see myself as a quite eccentric character. My life is all about thinking outside of the box. Like many of my peers, I try to balance my studies, leisure, and work so that I can be a well rounded individual. However, it is almost my priority to do everything in my own special way. I don’t want to say that I like cutting corners, but otherwise would be lying to you. I’m fascinated with challenging those that hold power over me in hopes of finding different loopholes that I can use to my advantage.
One of the main concerns that I have regarding my freshman year at Baruch is my assimilation into the school’s atmosphere. Baruch always struck me as a school where almost every student shows ambition in whichever field interests them the most. A lot of students in Baruch are affiliated with either clubs or organizations that enrich their understanding of their anticipated majors. I’m afraid that with my school work and job, I will not be able to dedicate enough time to each club that interests me. In addition, I’m very concerned about finding the right people to hang out with. Don’t get me wrong, I’m very friendly, I just believe that people with similar interests and goals should stick together to aid and complement one another. Lastly, I’m extremely nervous about the process of choosing the right classes for the last semester, which will put me on the right path to majoring in finance/statistics.
My high school had a regime similar to that of a prison. I was forced to take subjects that I absolutely hated, with teachers that had no regard for the fact that it was a high school lesson, and not an MIT quantum physics course. In Baruch I get much more time to rest and prepare between lectures. The professors here have ration, they are more dedicated to their work, and take their time to imbue us with information. Baruch is hands down much more pleasant than my high school.
The first year of Baruch will definitely teach me to better manage my time and to take things easy, whilst actually improving myself. Hopefully, Baruch will be my gateway to a good life.
