It seems like just yesterday that I was coming to Baruch for the first time. It’s hard to believe that these past few months had past by so fast. In such a short amount of time, I feel that this first semester has taught me a lot, and not just academically wise. Coming to Baruch has taught me a lot, from time management to becoming a more independent person. This first semester at college, I met a whole bunch of great people, and I hope I will meet even more during the Spring semester.
I didn’t really have any expectations of coming to Baruch. I viewed the fact that I have to continue my education as something I must do. However, I did view it as the top CUNY school to go to, and I’m happy to say that I can stand by my statement still.
If I could redo this first semester, I would definitely put a little more effort into my studies. I do take school seriously, but it isn’t the most fun thing in the world. If I were to make a decision of staying home and reading my global history review book, or go to the mall, it’s most likely I would choose the latter. Yes, I would probably regret it later, but I would think along the lines of “it’s okay”.
The biggest personal change for me since coming to Baruch would definitely be the fact that I have became much more independent. Back in high school, I use to depend on my parents for a lot, such as waking me up, bring me to school, giving me money, etc. Since college has started, I’ve been commuting on my own to the city, buying my own metro cards, working once a week, and more. It may not seem much, as many people start doing that in high school, but to me, it’s a pretty big change.
