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The Rubin Museum holds such beautiful pieces from the Asian continent, especially associated to the Hindu and Buddhist religions. Much of the paintings and sculptures had such detail; it contrasted greatly with western art. The ancient pieces narrative explains their mythological beliefs about the soul, afterlife, virtues, etc. The vast majority of the figures are polychromatic, and they demi gods are elaborately emphasized with headdresses and jewelry. The atmosphere was very peaceful and held a tranquility of Buddhist monks. The pieces are very well preserved and beautiful in every sense.

Baruch Voices was a great experience showcasing our fellow peer’s monologues. I was a bit excited that my monologue was the first to be read. We really have such great writers here at Baruch. The performers were really into their enactment, and seemed inspired about what they were reading. I hated how each row was so close to each other which made it virtually impossible to move in and out the isles without hitting someone’s bag or knee. Overall it was an enjoyable event and I am glad that I attended.

I attended a workshop in which a fellow peer helped review my resume. It was very helpful and, she was very polite in her feedback. Instead of it having a strong concentration on high school and being enormously academically oriented, we focused more on career and leadership qualities. She gave me tips on internships and resources in which she thought I would be interested in. It was an overall beneficial experience.

Professor,

I am currently having trouble writing my thesis statement, and would greatly appreciate to meet with you at a convenient time. I am sorry for the inconvenience, and thank you.

Sincerely,
Alexandra Pesaud

New York, my own little concrete jungle, filled with girls in high heels and boys with cigarettes, paved with loud urban music and over priced coffee. Friends pulling all nighters and couples fighting all night, all while traffic lights are being ignored. Everyone has a fake ID in their wallets, along with two metro cards. And money is the answer to 85% of your questions. The youth wreaking havoc with their red painted lips and pomade waxed hair. Legs, so many long legs, dancing to euphoric beats and collapsed on polyester cushioned couches. The air is thick with the smell of hot dog water and salty pretzels, which no one really eats anyway. You end up chatting with a vaguely hung over, lower east side, hipster artist, he is engaging, but for just a second. The night filled with lights, so many, many lights, you feel a sudden rush, a flush, and you blush. Scantily clad girls running down subway steps with their date’s jackets and guys thinking why the hell did I give her my friggen jacket. Eyes looking up at the high rises, the sky rises, your own high rises. Do I kiss him, does she kiss with tongue, do we have to say goodnight to each other, or can we break night together? College guys, always in wolf packs, sex infused and searching for girls with long blonde hair, in the city of brunettes. The whole notion of ‘sleeping when you’re dead’ now sounds a tad bit foolish, you’re tired, but you’re body is living in the moment, for life is time, and time is all there is. It’s all about want, no one really needs anything here, what do you want? And so we’re born in the capital of the world and we can never escape, but don’t look down on us, because we are free in all the ways you are not. Who’s going to save this uncontainable teenage wasteland? And I am in the center of it all. On the 7 train traveling back to Queens, trying to remember the dream lived the night before. And in the morning starts the routine of school, work and conscience decisions.

Hi everyone, I’m Alexandra, I am from Queens, NY and am super tall! I love traveling, my friends/family, fashion, and eating… so much eating. I would also love to be the creative director of a top magazine, and am indecisive about majoring in marketing. Going to school in the middle of NYC is one of my favorite things, because you get introduced to so many different types of people from around the world. I love chocolate, (therefore I should work out more), the beach is the best, and laughing with good company is not bad either.