My name is Jonathan Kranzler. You may hear people calling me Yoni since that is my hebrew name. I grew up in North Jersey and went to a Jewish private high school. This past summer I moved to the city with a few friends. I have a twenty minute walk to and from Baruch everyday. Last year I spent a year abroad in Israel studying the land and culture. Therefore, I am a year older than the average freshman. I’m a pretty chilled out guy that likes going out and having a fun time with my friends. I was the captain of my high school wrestling team and am currently an assistant coach for a high school team uptown. I plan on majoring in accounting or finance.
I don’t have too many academic concerns going into college. Work is work. I have seen tests, essays, and papers before. I’m used to memorizing information for a test.The only concern is that since Baruch is a commuter school its not as easy to meet new people. In a university residence hall everyone lives on campus and hangs around there. Most people i’ve met live at home and commute everyday. There’s no way I could live at home and I have a lot of respect for anyone who does. I’d still like more social events at night for Baruch students.
I think the main difference will be meeting people from other backgrounds and races. Living in a fairly affluent suburban community, I haven’t been exposed to range of students Baruch offers. I think this presents a great opportunity and learning experience. Looking forward to a great college experience.
