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The first semester went by unexpectedly fast. I have to say Baruch has lived up to my expectations. I think that the idea of blocks was a good one for the first semester; it helped us make friends even through a class with 500 people. I know that for myself, in a class of 500 people, it’s very difficult to get to know people, but gladly I was able to make friends both in and out of my blog. Also I believe that joining a club can greatly impact your college experience. Being a part of a club helps u keep engaged and involved in school, especially through the three hours on tues and thurs.

My first semester went really well, for the most part. The professors were fairly okay, and so were the classes. The classes were not difficult and which them fairly easy to balance. I wouldn’t really do anything differently, I feel like the semester was good, my commute isn’t bad and I have actually managed to make friends. College has taught me to be more organize and responsible. I know that I can’t leave my work for the last minute and expect a good grade. I know that I’ve at least become somewhat of a better writer because I am actually trying and have seen that it helps a great deal when you visit professors during office hours.

Overall I think I had a good first semester and am actually looking forward to next semester =)

I am Sadaf Zaheer. It’s hard for me to start talking to someone, but once I get to know someone I am very talkative. And at times, it’s really hard for to stop talking. I also love to laugh, and I do at most random things, and then like hours later when I think of it again.

One of my main goals for this semester/year is to establish a major. I am mostly sure I want to go into a business related career but am not sure about what it is yet. So far I really like Baruch; it’s not much different form high school though. But that’s because we’re all in blocks and basically have class with the same people. It’s nice to have a group of friends that motivate you to study and get your work done; which I must say I have found at Baruch. Classes aren’t a big problem yet, but the work load has been increasing lately. It’s enough to keep my social life to a minimum which is unfortunate considering I am not used to it yet.

I tend to procrastinate a lot of the time and that seems to be a major problem right now. In high school assignments could always be done last minute but not in college. I feel like I am constantly checking my planner for when things are due, but it doesn’t register in my head that have to done until the day before, another thing I have to really work on; not letting myself put everything off until the last minute.

As I mentioned before, it’s hard for me to approach people and start a conversation with someone that I don’t really know. I have to become more social and not be afraid to approach people. I am hoping I can change this aspect of myself and make it easier for myself to approach new people.