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Matthew Gottesman – Reflection on Baruch
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 … Continue reading
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Monologue – Matthew Gottesman
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 … Continue reading
Pseudo Email – Matthew G.
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 … Continue reading
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Performing Diasporas: Identities in Motion
Asking who I think I am? Asking ANY 17 year old who they think you are? My answer varies… is it cloudy or sunny, is it Monday or is it Friday? I am someone who grows, like all of you … Continue reading
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Public Speaker
The last informational seminar, not quite being a class but knowledge for knowledge’s sake, was the speaker at Baruch in the session: “Sexuality, making peace with passion” At first, we laughed upon seeing that a middle aged man would talk … Continue reading
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Library Visit
Visiting the Library was quite the experience for me, as it was for us all. When the various Butler’s approached me offering Hors d’oeuvre’s and fresh Starbuck’s espressos, as well as massaging my back as I peered over my complimentary … Continue reading
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