Author Archives: Erick Gonzalez

My first semester of college was not that much different from my high-school experience with the IB program. The workload was the same, although some teaching methods varied I found myself to be consistent through out the whole year. I am thankful for being a part of this LC because they just made the time go by faster and took the edge off from some of those hectic weeks. The LC has just been a great deal of help, I was actually very afraid not having fun at Baruch.  I hope we all keep in touch after this semester.

I initially came to Baruch because culturally I was not used to the idea of moving away for college and it’s is only about $ 5000 a year. In terms of education, I feel that I am learning a lot about topics that interest me, especially in political science and psychology.  Even though I’m planning on majoring in Account I still want to explore other areas.

Sorry for the last post, it slipped my mind.

-Hajime *Bow

Who is my worst enemy?

Is it the one who cannot be beaten or the one I refuse to beat.

I’ve done a bit of travelling and bit of fighting.

What does it all really amount to if “there’s always a bigger fish.”

At first my journey consisted of trying to find all of those bigger fish

I won some, lost some; made friends, enemies, and rivals.

I only felt the pride of victory for a second, but the sting of defeat for much longer,

time taunts me in this way, a cruel mistress.

I’m glad I met all these people because through them I grew and I learned

I learned techniques, strategies and more styles.

I have a sensei, he guides and teaches.

Sensei taught me to stand and move

But it was him and everyone else who strengthen my muscles.

It was everyone along my journey that showed me the “biggest fish”

I see him everyday and he relentlessly attacks my being

Regardless if I’m at my strongest or weakest; he doesn’t care

I see him in the mirror

I see me

Now is he the one who cannot be beaten or the one I refuse to beat

My excuses, my laziness, my pain, my doubt, and fear gives him strengthen.

They shackle my mind, body and spirit.

How can I beat him, he knows me better than any opponent I have ever fought.

Our battle is not short nor is it one where a clear victor can be seen.

Our battle is perpetual, lifelong and ever changing.

I stop myself from doing anything I want to do.

I am my worst enemy but will continue my struggle to win and train myself.

Alone, I am strong and knowledgeable.

With everyone, I am invincible and wise.

It is strange Alone I best use my strength but it only through contact that it grows.

Thank You, All for helping.

Hey its Erick, wondering if anyone is interested on doing two Anthro study groups. One before the test of course and one before Tuesday’s class just to establish those “question” the Professor wants us to have. The articles were long so I think I missed a couple of main ideas but a study group on Tuesday would be a helpful refresh.  I kinda just wanna go over terms and people we think maybe on the test because those things really haven’t been discussed in the last two classes for the last couple of articles.