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Matthew Gottesman – Reflection on Baruch

Posted on December 2, 2011 by mg131633

My expectations of Baruch were somewhat high when I first came in- Some people calling it the star of the CUNY system, and people in my neighborhood calling me things like a “genius” for entering Baruch. The opinion holds little weight seeing as how a low percent of my neighborhood is college educated, but I digress – My own personal opinion was that Baruch was a good place to be, with strong programs and interesting people. From the day I stepped in a bold, complex assortment of personalities and goals were to be found at every corner. Professors were highly accredited with books and websites dedicated to their fields, impressing me and motivating me to perform better. My uncle is employed here and he had told me of how Baruch has a great environment for education, and at a great cost.

Looking at Baruch in retrospect and to the future, for the money that one pays, it is the highest value in NYC for a non-dorming college experience, one that I am grateful and excited for.

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Monologue – Matthew Gottesman

Posted on October 13, 2011 by mg131633

I love my youth. It is so amazing, so powerful, invigorating! I love it so much, that I choose to do nothing but marvel it and treasure it. I never dare to not appreciate it, for how many in there old age lack what I have? A spring in my step, a glow in my eyes? It is for this very reason that I fear that I can never appreciate my youth in all its god-given splendor, but I await the day. The day that my dedication and admiration for what God has given me increases as my youth decreases. Less spring, less glow… perhaps I won’t be so young then, if I continue at this rate? In fact, what am I marveling at in any case? Everyone around me is young and taking action, so that regardless of their age they can have something to revel in. But oh no… it’s too late… if not something that God has given me… what do I bask in now? I’m too young to be old, and too old be unaccomplished. 18 going on 30 going on 10. I am something going on about nothing, with nothing important to say about something. Freshman troubles.

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Pseudo Email – Matthew G.

Posted on October 4, 2011 by mg131633

Dear Professor (Name),

As I was going through the notes of this semester that has just passed, I saw many things that brought back memories we have shared over the past few months. I saw the many different texts I have read that have bolstered your lectures, the assignments I have done, and could not help but notice that if I am not mistaken, the grades would culminate into an average in the neighborhood of an A-, possibly even an A. While I had gotten the B- and accepted it, looking back at the syllabus I can’t help but think that there is the possibility I have earned something just a bit higher. I understand that a man/woman such as yourself is truly busy, but if you could take the time to delve into this manner with me, I would be truly grateful for your generosity.
Sincerely,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Matthew Gottesman

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