Freshman Seminar Motherblog, 2011

My first semester at Baruch has gone by faster than I thought it would.  For the most part, my first semester has been good, even though at times I felt as though I’m still in high school.  Especially since I see many of the same people from high school on a daily basis.  The new people I met have been great.  If I could go back and change anything from this semester I would probably would’ve tried to participate more and focus more in class.  Also need to work on my procrastination.  Hopefully next semester I will be more attentive in class and try to stay on top of all my work.  Looking back on my first semester at Baruch, I am happy with the friends I have made and the experiences I’ve had.  I am looking forward to my next semester at Baruch.

My first semester at Baruch has gone by faster than I thought it would.  For the most part, my first semester has been good, even though at times I felt as though I’m still in high school.  Especially since I see many of the same people from high school on a daily basis.  The new people I met have been great.  If I could go back and change anything from this semester I would probably would’ve tried to participate more and focus more in class.  Also need to work on my procrastination.  Hopefully next semester I will be more attentive in class and try to stay on top of all my work.  Looking back on my first semester at Baruch, I am happy with the friends I have made and the experiences I’ve had.  I am looking forward to my next semester at Baruch.

A) Tell us how your experience at Baruch College has lived up to your expectations? Not lived up to your expectations? exceeded your expectations?

– I expected nothing from Baruch College; my decision to attend it was very rash. I haven’t enjoyed my time at Baruch so far but I didn’t start the year expecting anything so I guess I’m not disappointed.

B) How well do you think your first semester at Baruch College went?

– Socially its been quite boring; this in part due to my lack of participation in school. Work wise its been an unforgiving reminder that I have to completely change my work ethic. All in all I could’ve done a lot better this semester.

C) What would you do differently during your first semester if you could do it all again?

– I would’ve treated my school related responsibilities with the importance they require. I would’ve studied on time and taken attendance seriously.

D) How have you changed since you started at Baruch College?
– To a certain extent I consider myself somewhat more responsible. If anything I am now more than fully aware of whats expected of me in college.

A) Tell us how your experience at Baruch College has lived up to your expectations? Not lived up to your expectations? exceeded your expectations?

– I expected nothing from Baruch College; my decision to attend it was very rash. I haven’t enjoyed my time at Baruch so far but I didn’t start the year expecting anything so I guess I’m not disappointed.

B) How well do you think your first semester at Baruch College went?

– Socially its been quite boring; this in part due to my lack of participation in school. Work wise its been an unforgiving reminder that I have to completely change my work ethic. All in all I could’ve done a lot better this semester.

C) What would you do differently during your first semester if you could do it all again?

– I would’ve treated my school related responsibilities with the importance they require. I would’ve studied on time and taken attendance seriously.

D) How have you changed since you started at Baruch College?
– To a certain extent I consider myself somewhat more responsible. If anything I am now more than fully aware of whats expected of me in college.

1) How did your community service work help the community?

–On October 14th and 15th my team and volunteered to help out in an Asian tournament at the school. We had to control the clock, concession stand, scores and books.

2) What were your initial reactions upon hearing that you would be engaging in a community service project?

-At first I didn’t want to do it because it was too early in the morning for me and I thought it would of been boring.

3) How did it make you feel to give your time and energy to others?

–It was okay. I didn’t feel any type of way because they weren’t less fortunate.

4) What did you learn about yourself, the people around you, and the service site?

-I learned that I was actually willing to help other people and that the other people around me were happy to be there and able to help out.

5) What stands out as the best/ or most trying experiences that occured while engaging
in your community service?

-The best part about  engaging in this community service is that I got to watch some exciting basketball games.

6) How did engaging in this project relate to your education and the larger issues in society?

-We were able to provide food to other people so it was like giving to those that were in need.

7) How did your experience relate to the “Leadership and Service” session?

8 ) How has your community service experience changed your attitude, thinking, and
actions towards yourself, others, the community, and community service work as a whole?

-This action of community service made me think about how it is important to help other people because they may be in need. There is also a reward in helping others and that is feeling good about yourself and what you did to help.

9) How has your community service experience impacted you personally? What is
the most important thing you learned about yourself through this experience?

-I learned that I am a patient person and I know how to be optimistic in certain situations.

10) Were you satisfied with your experience overall? Why or Why not?

-I was satisfied with this experience because it was actually fun and I was able to do it with my basketball team.

11) Do you see yourself staying involved in community service
during your college and adult years? Why or Why not?

-Yes I believe that I will stay involved in community service because my mother is involved in a lot of community service and I would like to follow her.

12) Sum up your service-learning experience in a one-two sentence headline.

Its better to give than to receive.

1) How did your community service work help the community?

–On October 14th and 15th my team and volunteered to help out in an Asian tournament at the school. We had to control the clock, concession stand, scores and books.

2) What were your initial reactions upon hearing that you would be engaging in a community service project?

-At first I didn’t want to do it because it was too early in the morning for me and I thought it would of been boring.

3) How did it make you feel to give your time and energy to others?

–It was okay. I didn’t feel any type of way because they weren’t less fortunate.

4) What did you learn about yourself, the people around you, and the service site?

-I learned that I was actually willing to help other people and that the other people around me were happy to be there and able to help out.

5) What stands out as the best/ or most trying experiences that occured while engaging
in your community service?

-The best part about  engaging in this community service is that I got to watch some exciting basketball games.

6) How did engaging in this project relate to your education and the larger issues in society?

-We were able to provide food to other people so it was like giving to those that were in need.

7) How did your experience relate to the “Leadership and Service” session?

8 ) How has your community service experience changed your attitude, thinking, and
actions towards yourself, others, the community, and community service work as a whole?

-This action of community service made me think about how it is important to help other people because they may be in need. There is also a reward in helping others and that is feeling good about yourself and what you did to help.

9) How has your community service experience impacted you personally? What is
the most important thing you learned about yourself through this experience?

-I learned that I am a patient person and I know how to be optimistic in certain situations.

10) Were you satisfied with your experience overall? Why or Why not?

-I was satisfied with this experience because it was actually fun and I was able to do it with my basketball team.

11) Do you see yourself staying involved in community service
during your college and adult years? Why or Why not?

-Yes I believe that I will stay involved in community service because my mother is involved in a lot of community service and I would like to follow her.

12) Sum up your service-learning experience in a one-two sentence headline.

Its better to give than to receive.

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 volunteered in children center that is located in long island.

children were 5~8 year old kids and they were adorable. Sometimes they fought and got in trouble but they were still very young and innocent. i loved my experience there and even though i dont get along that well with young children, they liked me and i love them with their small cheeks.. At their snack time, they had assigned seat.  Teacher ,named Christine, was really nice and knew how to controll them.

i volunteered in children center that is located in long island.

children were 5~8 year old kids and they were adorable. Sometimes they fought and got in trouble but they were still very young and innocent. i loved my experience there and even though i dont get along that well with young children, they liked me and i love them with their small cheeks.. At their snack time, they had assigned seat.  Teacher ,named Christine, was really nice and knew how to controll them.

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i had three workshops this semester and they were pretting interesting.

i attended, voices, discussing about next semester and scheduling, and disccusing about majors.

for the voice performance there were alot of students other than learning community that im in. It was still fun but i felt like it was little too long.

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