Who Am I?

Describing who I am is probably one of the most challenging things to do because in all honesty, I’m not quite sure I know who I am. There are many things in my life that I want to accomplish and hobbies that I enjoy, but I’m not sure that that actually defines who I am as a person. If my characteristics define who I am, then it’s safe to say that I’m outgoing, loud, caring, sensitive, and diligent. I guess you could say that who I am is a chapter in my life that remains opened because it’s still being written. I assume in a few years, maybe I will be a wife, mother, accountant, etc; but for right now, I’m just taking my life day by day in hopes of figuring out who I truly am.
The college experience at first is very overwhelming and terrifying because all the things that you are used to, transform into something that is brand new. You are introduced to new people, a different atmosphere, and a more laid-back setting. One of my main concerns starting out as a Freshman here at Baruch College would have to be the academics. My skepticism definitely comes from the pressure of my dreams. In my future at Baruch College, I hope to study abroad in London,England. In order to do that, I must achieve and maintain a high GPA to attend the International University that I am interested in. I also need to keep a high GPA to be accepted into the Zicklin School of Business. Another thing that is of concern is adjusting to this new chapter in my life. College, unlike high school, allows the student to have complete independence which can be frightening. You are automatically expected to keep up with the reading and classwork on your own, which is completely different from the high school experience. It is challenging and time-consuming to keep up with the work being given, but its all about adjusting to a new environment.
I believe that my college experience here at Baruch College will fully prepare me to take a step into the real world. Being a college student is completely different than the high school experience. Baruch is more of a laid- back independent feel, which will definitely help me in the future. The real world is all about independence and diligence, which I believe college is supposed to mold into a person’s character.