My first semester at Baruch has been a very new experience. At first, the workload was very difficult to get used to. As the weeks went on though, I began adapting to the weekly essays and assignments. When I first started researching colleges and I found Baruch, the fact that it was in the city was very appealing to me. The fact that the business school was so highly ranked also appealed to me, too. However, after my first semester I have learned that going to a commuter school makes it more difficult to make friends. I have met a lot of great people, but it is hard to form relationships when everyone lives in different areas. Also, I’m not loving how many math requirements I will need to complete my major :/
There are some things I would’ve liked to have done differently this semester, but I think for the most part I am changing what I didn’t like already. I didn’t really enjoy living in the dorms, its such a cramped space and I didn’t have a kitchen or anything. Now I’m moving a lot closer to Baruch with some friends, which I think will be much better for me. Now I will be able to spend more time at the library and focusing on school (maybe).
I had no expectations for coming to Baruch; I had no idea what the city held in store for me. As my first semester comes to a close, I don’t have any regrets. Sometimes, I felt a little overwhelmed to the point where I thought I might’ve made the wrong decision. But after the stress goes away, I am able to realize that this is exactly where I want to be and exactly where I need to be to reach my goals.
