My name is Brandon Rubinshtein. I am a student. That is how I identify myself. I find myself walking into a classroom and being scared not knowing anyone. what’s the first thing I feel? Anxiety. I don’t know what to expect. Is it going to be more work? Less work? Will I make new friends? The only people I can talk to right one are the few who came with me from high school in Brooklyn.
My number one concern would be that I won’t be able to keep up with the work. I’m used to slacking off in high school, and not taking it too seriously. Now I find myself overwhelmed by the work and the reality that if I don’t start taking my work seriously, I’m going to screw myself over.
Second, I am worried that I will remain undecided. I know we don’t have to decide our majors for a long time, bu I still have this fear that when it comes time to decide my career path, I wont know what to do.
Lastly, I am scared I won’t live up to expectations. Whether they be belonging to my parents, professors, or friends.
The one thing I find to be different from high school is the commute. That takes some getting used to. I used to be able to walk out of bed and into school. Not this year. Now it’s two trains and a bus. This commute is brutal.
I hope that at the culmination of may first year at Baruch, I will be able to see what my path in life will be. I will hopefully be more decisive about who I want to be and what I want to do with my life. I hope that college will help me mature.
Hi Brandon,
Thanks for posting! I know it can be scary thinking about declaring a major but try and think about what you enjoy doing most in life. That may help you think about what possible major would be a good fit for you.
Expections-those of parents and yourself can be a motivator or a stressor for some people. Try and remember that you have gotten this far and will succeed!! After tomorrow’s class you will have already completed half of your first semester of College and that is something to feel really proud of!
-katie