My name is Josh Levin and I consider myself to be an individual and free spirit above all. I’m an only child and used to doing things on my own and am comfortable asserting myself and doing what I feel like. I didn’t go straight to college from high school, instead deciding to take time off and travel. I worked all sorts of jobs and spent a lot of time in unusual and unique situations. I think at my heart that I am a one of a kind person who has had a variety of differing life experiences that make it hard for me to fit in any one category.
My main concerns about freshman year are managing my time adequately, passing precalculus (which is by far the most challenging subject for me), and making sure I apply myself fully and put in the type of effort that I know is representative of my ability.
College life at Baruch is clearly a different ballgame from high school. There is an independence and treatment as adults that I appreciate. I think that professors also speak to students in a more respectful manner, treating them as fellow adults rather than little kids. This fosters academic knowledge and encourages achievement on a serious, in depth level. There is more abstract knowledge and deep examination of issues as opposed to a basic, simple memorization of concepts. Again, I feel that this allows students to feel more connected and interested in the work they are doing.
I believe the first year at College will allow me to grow and develop as a learner. Between balancing school, work, and a personal life…I fully expect to have the responsibilites of an adult and learn how to acheive my academic goals and stay focused.
