Author Archives: james.selig

   Now that my first semester at Baruch College is coming to an end, I would say that it’s been a great, life-changing experience. Since I started college, I can definitely say that I’ve changed as a person and become more independent. College has taught me to think and act for myself. For instance, in high school the teachers basically held your hand and offered lots of help. If you had a problem with a teacher or with another student, you could go to the guidance counselor or principal and they would take care of it for you. This is not the case in college, and I’ve learned that in order to get things done you have to take matters into your own hands.

   My experience at Baruch has exceeded my expectations thus far. For the first few weeks, I truly didn’t want to go because I used to hate school and learning. It may sound strange, but I now actually look forward to waking up to come to school everyday here at Baruch. I think this new attitude stems from the fact that in college, there is a lot more independence. In my opinion, high school felt like it was a chore and it wasn’t fun at all, perhaps because it was so regimented. However, Baruch has a nice atmosphere and it’s very enjoyable for some reason. I think my first semester at Baruch has gone well and I have actually surprised myself in terms of the grades I’m getting. In high school, I would get 60′s or 70′s on tests, but here the lowest grade I’ve received is an 86%. Again, I have no idea why I am doing well, but I hope it stays that way.

   If I could do it all again, I would probably start my first semester off with a better attitude…like I said, I really dreaded coming here for the first week or two because I expected it to be just as boring as high school. Attending college has made me realize that the key to success is to always see the bright side of things and not second-guess yourself. I once heard a quote that says “success is a journey, not a destination.” Looking back, I think coming to Baruch was the  right choice and will be an interesting, exciting part of my “journey.”

“Mock” e-mail to professor:

Dear Professor Burleigh,

I just wanted to send a brief note expressing my sincerest apologies for missing the Art 1012 midterm exam today. I was stricken by the flu, and I was unable to make it to the exam because I wasn’t in optimal condition. I visited my doctor and obtained a signed doctor’s note regarding my illness. I hope you understand my reason for failing to attend the exam, and I would greatly appreciate it if you’d let me make it up at your convenience. Thanks for your time.

 Many apologies,

James Selig, Art 1012 MW 2:30-3:45

 Monologue: Ever since I was little, two main things have made me “tick”: my family and money. My family makes me tick because they are a source for unconditional love. No matter what happens, I know that my family will help me out, be there for me, and see me through the toughest of situations. Whenever I feel like everyone has turned their back on me, my family is always there to offer help and support. My family also gives me a place to live and food to eat, which is a definite plus. The thing that I enjoy most about my family is that we have lots of memories together. I have 3 siblings: my brother Nicholas is 12 years old, my brother Jack is 1 year old, and my little sister, Olivia, is 9 years old. I enjoy spending time with them and my parents more than anything else, and so my family has been a huge part of my life.

Money also makes me “tick” because money makes me feel safe and secure. I enjoy making money and saving it, I guess you could say that money is my passion. Money makes me tick because I worry when I don’t have money, and a lack of money keeps me up at night. That is why I always try to make and save as much money as possible.

My Family