My experience at Baruch College has definitely lived up to my expectations. I pretty much had a clear idea of how everything was going to run. I’ve gotten to meet so many people from all types of different backgrounds. It’s honestly been pretty incredible to be a part of something so huge. The classes were easier than I thought they would be. I thought that it would be extremely difficult to keep up with classes, get involved with other clubs and activities, and have a life but I have found that it’s a lot easier to manage.
My first semester at Baruch College went very well. For the most part, I put in a lot of effort for almost every single class. I became extremely comfortable in my environment, made friends, and got to enjoy some of the things this city has to offer. I also learned how to better manage my time and keep track of my responsibilities. In addition, I’ve also joined a club that I am involved in and I love how it has expanded my horizons, helped me to become a more social person, and enabled me to see myself and others in a different light.
If I could rewind time and start my first semester at college all over again, I would definitely spend more time in the library. I commute so I get very tired by the time I get home and it’s extremely difficult for me to concentrate and get my work done at home considering all the things that easily distract me. Being in the library helps me focus a lot more. Another thing I would do is do all the homework for calculus. I started off doing all my homework and then I slacked off. I realized my mistakes and as of now, I do all the homework that I can. I sincerely hope it’s not too late to make a significant impact on my grades.
I am a more independent person and I have learned to manage my time, and money. Also, for a person that lacks any sense of direction, all I can say is that I have drastically improved. But I haven’t improved all that much when it comes to procrastination. Also, I realized that unlike high school, you can’t B.S. your way through your classes. The amount of effort you put into something will determine the results you reap afterwards. And that’s one lesson I hope to never forget.
