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      My name is Ryan Bucci, and I am a freshman here at Baruch college. I have grown up all over NYC and I attribute my level of acceptance of different people to that fact. I am athletic, I play soccer, handball, and football mostly, however I can play pretty much any sport I apply myself to. I also like art and have been an avid sketcher all of my life. 
      As far as concerns go, my top three for college are as follows: grades, graduating , and social life. In my generation within my family there have been many college drop outs as well as people who just decided not to continue schooling, so there is a lot of pressure on me to succeed, and I really want to as well. With this said I also wish to continue my social life and I am not ready to sacrifice that just yet. I hope to find a balance here at Baruch and I’m sure I will. 
    I am not so sure how I will make my college experience different from my high school experience as someone who went to high school in the city and was on the starting line up of the varsity soccer team. I am hoping In the future to join clubs or a team, but I am holding off on those the first semester with hopes to familiarize myself with the work loads.
     I believe that college will change me a lot as a person. So far in this past few weeks I have gained more knowledge then I have all of my senior year and I find myself applying myself a lot more in and outside the school environment. I am hoping this trend continues throughout my years here.

Hey my name is Tarik Bouzourene, I’m freshman at Baruch and so far I love it! I’m from Plainview, long island. Pretty much your typical suburban town. I liked it a lot but always wanted to live in the city so when I found out Baruch had dorms in Ludlow I signed right up. My favorite sports are swimming and formula 1. I’ve been swimming competitively since I was 10 and am swimming for Baruch this coming season. Formula one is my favorite sport to watch on TV just because I have always had a passion for cars (especially Ferrari).
When people first meet me the first thing they ask me is what’s my nationality and I’m guessing that’s what you guys are thinking right now, I am Algerian, French, and Italian. I like to have fun and crack jokes. All and all I’m a really fun person to be around and am looking forward to getting to know you all better after class..

Hi, my name is James Nemeroff, and I am a freshman in my first semester at Baruch College. I am from Dix Hills, which is located on Long Island. I was born in Livingston, New Jersey and moved to Long Island around the age of eight. I plan to pursue a degree in Finance and/or Real Estate from Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business. I would like to enter the field of finance after completing my degree. My ultimate goal is to get a job or an internship doing investment banking.

hey guys i think I’m cool… well every one thinks their cool but thats all that popped into my head when I read the topic. My name is Gabriel if your interested in knowing but honestly this seems like those old myspace “about me” sections so Ill try my best to let everyone know who I am. I skimmed through some of what the other people wrote so I’m going to try to make mine a little different but at the same time Ill try to be informative. One of my top three concerns would have to be the fact that this seems like a school for loners and that makes it more tempting to transfer out. Another concern is that this school seems like high school 2.0, theres no campus and I thought there would be more to do around the school but i feel like I’m going to lose a lot of money just walking around aimlessly. Another notable concern is that now that i realized this school is not for me, i will shut down and not attempt to make connections because i feel like it would be a waste since I’m planning on transferring out. With all that said i will make an attempt to like this school despite the fact that i would still have to live with my parents if i stay here. I feel that the only way college will change me is that i will be more independant and responsible. Other than that Ill probably be the same immature kid i was in high school.

Hi, my name is Michael Leonardo and I’m from brooklyn new york. I came to this school because it is a very good school for business and I am very interested in that field. One of my biggest concerns about Baruch is not being able to keep  up with all of the work. Some classes I feel that I am already falling behind and I have my first test in psychology which i still need to study for. Another concern that I have is not being able to adjust and manage my free time with friends and schoolwork. Baruch college says that you need 2 hours of studying for every hour of class per week. This leaves very little time to hang out and spend time with friends. Another big concern I have with Baruch college is not making new friends. I have a few friends here that I have known before I came to Baruch. Baruch is a predominately commuter college and people seem to go to school and go back home so it is even harder to meet new people here. At my old high school there were very small classes with less than 30 kids per class. Here at Baruch I have some classes with over 100 students. This is a very big change because it is easier to get help in a smaller class setting and in some of my classes it is not that easy. I think that my first year at Baruch will change me by making me become more outspoken. It will also change the way I view school for the better because I am beginning to take my schoolwork  more seriously.

Hi!
My name is Jason Fagan and I am the kid with a whole lot of empathy. I tend to
understand a person’s feelings and do my best to help them in any way I can. I
am a kind, humorous, and down to earth individual who’s quite creative
especially when it comes to writing. I tend to write poetry, songs, and raps in
my spare time. I don’t know if that’s weird or not but it definitely helps me get
a better sense of the world. My hobbies include listening to music and once
again writing. I’m also an appreciator of urban areas so I’m grateful knowing I
attend a school in the city. I enjoy when a girl smiles and I hope to be part
of a circle of friends.

My top 3 concerns of my freshman year are involved with the subject of academics.
My first concern would be being able to make it to my classes on time because
knowing that being late a certain amount of times in class would result in
failure has made me determined not to slip up. My second issue was wondering if
I would be able to keep up with the work as classes demand that any work done
would be hand in on time as well as done with good quality. Lastly I want to be
able to maintain a social life even with all the hard work I’d have to put in.
College work truly has its toll on people’s social lives but that is something I
want to try and avoid.

Compared to high school itself, college so far is the experience of a lifetime.  I’ve been given more responsibility and
freedom that would truly reflect on how I matured. When it comes to assignments
I have to be sure to do it right and hand it on time. Not that it was different
from my high school requirements but certain circumstances in college wouldn’t always
guarantee me a second chance.

So far my first year at Baruch has been quite enjoyable. I’m hoping that in my
first year I will take part in many activities that will introduce me to new
experiences and new friends. I guess in terms of seeking change, I guess I hope
to change my interests so that I may truly be able experience a new adventure! J

Hey, my name is Lee Eliyahu and I’m from Great Neck, New York. I chose to attend Baruch College because of the city life, my interest in business and knowing a handful of Baruch students from my high school. I enjoy listening to music, working out at the gym and making money. I always take advantage of going to clubs or concerts with my boys on my free time, which is why I’m so happy that i finally turned 18 last week.. Now I could finally get the chance to use my real ID :).

Although I’m trying to be as optimistic as possible my freshmen year, I still have a few concerns. I’m commuting to Baruch these days and I have to wake up 2 hours before my classes actually start just so I could make it on time. I cant even imagine how much worse the commute is going to be when winter comes along. Also, I’m not used to having a syllabus to follow and not being reminded about test and assignment due dates; I feel like it’s going to take some time for me to adjust to that. Lastly, I’m concerned about passing my classes for the first semester; I heard from many students that they had failed their first semester courses because they haven’t adjusted to college yet and needed to retake them. Failing a course would ruin my gpa!

When I look back at it, Baruch can’t even be compared with my high school. Even though my college had the excitement of open campus, I feel so much more freedom and independence at Baruch. I feel like I’m an adult all of a sudden. Also, my school was dominantly one nationality, so going to Baruch, one of the most diverse schools out there is a great experience. The students here are very easygoing, which makes it easy for me to go out of my shell and meet new people.

I already feel like I’m a part of this school and look at it as my second home. I’m proud that I moved on to bigger and better and hope everything goes well throughout this year.

Hey everyone :-)! My name is Dana Wade
and I like to think of myself as a normal 18 year old girl, open to new
experiences and new adventures. Living in Brooklyn taught me to be strong and
independent, and it molded me into the person that I am today. New York City is
the city that never sleeps, and I decided to attend Baruch College simply
because I couldn’t part ways with the flashing lights, tall buildings, and the
hustle and bustle of what I’m used to.

I have to admit that I didn’t know
what to expect when being thrust into this new college life here at Baruch, but
I was pleasantly surprised by my easy transition with the students, teachers,
and over-all work load. I didn’t really have many concerns about continuing my
education here, besides exceeding at the work and meeting people that I can
actually enjoy being around every day. Thankfully I was lucky to already find a
group of friends that keep a smile on my face and lighten up my day. To be
honest, my Baruch College experience doesn’t seem like it will be too different
from my high school experience, since my high school gave us freedom and space
to grow on our own, resources that we had to take advantage of in order to do
well in class, and was filled with enjoyable people that I could spend my time
with.

I’m not really sure if Baruch will
change me too much as a person, but I’m sure if I continue to surround myself with
positive people and push myself, then I will be great! I definitely can’t wait
for the new opportunities and experiences that will come along during my first
year at Baruch, but I cross my fingers that I made the right decision in coming
here, and I hope that I will be able to adapt to the changes that I will have
to endure.

my name is Shaya Chabot I am 18 years old, i live in brooklyn and i get to school by taking the Q train from ave j station. I am a freshmen and i am very excited about starting college. I do have a couple of concerns about my freshmen year. I am a little concerned that i will not be able to handle all of the work i have to do. Also i am concerned that i will not get very involved in school activities. Going to Baruch college is already very different from my high school i many ways. know that i am in college i have much more independents and i am loving it. Know that i am in college i will be able to take classes that i am interested in compared to high school were i had to take a lot of classes i didn’t like. Baruch is also in manhattan which is very fun and i hope to get a job in the city once i get a better schedule. i look at college as a new challenge and i am excited to take it on, i believe if i put the time in i will be a very successful student at Baruch.

My name is Mark Guindi. I’m 18 years old and a first year student at Baruch. I would describe myself to be an easy-going, laid back guy. I’m always open to making new friends, but i do get shy at times. I have a hunger for knowledge, and i hope Baruch will be able to satisfy me. I love everything sports related, from playing them, to watching them, to reading about them. I would love to be a part of the Baruch Bearcats basketball team but that probably is a long shot since I am only 5’9 and probably not nearly as fit as the students that will be on the team. I would describe myself as a respectful, friendly, outgoing young man who knows whats right and what’s wrong. I know where I come from and that I’m supposed to treat people the way I’d like them to treat me.

My top 3 concerns about my freshman year at Baruch are:

1. Focusing on my studies/keeping my grades up and not getting side tracked by the things around me.

2. Liking the school. I’ve heard a not of negative feedback about Baruch, but hopefully i’ll learn to love it.

3. The size of the classes.

The transition from high school to college was a big step for me. I i went from knowing almost everybody in my high school, to seeing a whole lot of new faces in college. Academic wise, the teachers are a lot less demanding and it’s all about whether the student wants to do well or not. In high school, the teachers push you to do well and are always on your case to do the assigned work.  I think i will mature over my first year of college, and hopefully expand my social circle as well.