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Who do I think I am? This is a question that we may all ask ourselves from time to time. It’s almost like a check up at the doctor, making sure everything is the way it should be and we are what we want to be or, in some cases, what others want us to be. I believe this is a question that it’s answer may seem to change over the course of time and over the course of various experiences. The person I think I am now is a totally different person I thought I was four years ago, because I’ve grown to be more mature and diligent with my decisions, words, and views on certain topics. However, I think that, quintessentially, we never change. So, who do I think I am? I think, or believe, I am a young- yet mature- lady who thinks a few steps ahead before making a decision. Yes, I do make many mistakes and things do not always turn out the way I want them to be since I am only human. However, I do view situations optimistically in order to make the best of everything. Whether I get a bad grade on a test or am late to work or have a bad day altogether, I believe it’s always best to look at the cup as half full and not half empty- not just in trivial matters like the one I just mentioned, but in more serious cases as well. In addition, I am a spiritual person who believes that, with the help of G-d, anything is possible as long as you believe in yourself and unique potential. I believe in the idea of not judging others and giving the benefit of the doubt, and that plays a vital role in any character. I try my best to be considerate of others and sensitive to the feelings of those around me. Lastly, I do tend to procrastinate which is a very bad thing. I have written term papers that take a couple months to complete in one single night. This might be a skill but either way I know I need to work on it. I do also tend to forget someimes, like yesterday I forgot we had Freshman Seminar and showed up for my second class honking everything was alright.
My top three concerns are first of course the worrying of getting good grades, because that’s why were all here so that we can all get good jobs and also it feels more satisfying. My other concern is my schedule because i finish school at 430 everyday so I feel like when we will have exams or papers to write or books to read, it seems just not enough. My third concern also has to do with my schedule because it makes it very hard for me to do my job work since I do work and I have a responsibility, too Many responsibilities actually.
Well, I went to a private school so we all were pretty much the same kind of people, very similar values, traditions, same culture, were pretty much almost all the same in terms of materialism and traditions and cultures. Here in Baruch it’s clearly different because this is a multi cultural and very diverse college so I strongly believe there is a lot to learn new things aNd interact with others.
I think it will change me in terms of how hard I work and take my school work seriously and also make me more open to others.

Names Ahnaf. I was born in Sunnyside, NY and currently live in long island. I am pretty hard working and I love to spend time with friends and family. My top 3 concerns for Baruch are:
1. Getting good grades. I know that if I don’t do good during my first year at college, I pretty much will do bad the rest of my college career or at least that’s what my mom said.
2. Time management. Knowing how much time to put aside for studying and knowing when to relax. I usually overlap the time to relax for the time to study so I’ve got to improve on this.
3. Getting used to using the train every day. I’m not really accustomed to using public transportation to get to places everyday because it’s pretty annoying. Even though I don’t like it, I know I’m just gonna have to get used to it.

Between High School and Baruch, I don’t think their’s much difference regarding classwork but homework is WAYY more than high school. Usually the homework that I did in high school take’s me no longer than 30 minutes to do. Now, that’s not even the bare minimum for college. In college, there’s a lot more freedom than high school and that’s one thing that I was looking forward to

My first year will help me become a more mature and responsible person because I know I can’t rely on my family anymore