Who do you think you are?
The question, “who do you think you are” is very vague. If I’m talking about who I am physically, it would be a female human. However, I would assume the question is directed more towards what kind of person I think I am. I would classify myself as an organized and (for the most part) intelligent individual. I am very caring when it comes to friends, family and education and health. Other than that, I would say everything else is either irrelevant or unimportant.
Share your top three concerns about your freshman year at Baruch College and explain why.
This question, is similar to the first, very vague. I have many concerns about my first year of college. I think everything that occurs for the next few semesters should be concerning and challenging. My first main concern I suppose, would be exams. Exams have never been my strong suit and I’m very aware now that college is essentially the time in-between exams. My second concern would be about studying. In high school, I never really felt compelled to study because it was usually unnecessary. In college, studying is directly related to success; something I would like to achieve while I’m here. Finally I am concerned about meeting new people. I have already found some great friends; nevertheless I know how difficult it can be to meet people in Manhattan.
So far, what do you think will make your Baruch college experience different from your high school experience?
So far, it would appear that there is little to no difference between high school and college, except that teachers generally care less about your success and you have less time to do nothing (which is alright). In high school I was asked questions exactly like these ones, and felt just as irritated by them then. Outside of college, however, my life is vastly different from high school. I have moved into my own apartment, and started a legitimate, well-paying job. I’m hoping in the next few months my high school and college experience will begin to differentiate, but I’m not going to get my hopes up. I came to school for an education, and whatever else happens, happens.
How do you think your first year of college will change you?
This question is ALSO very difficult to answer. I’ve never been to college before…SO I’m not exactly sure how it will change me. In general, I think I will become far more mature, and hopefully a lot more knowledgeable. I would like college to make me a better-rounded individual with diverse interests and hobbies. I think my first year of college will allow me to grow a tougher skin as well. Living in Manhattan can be grim and instead of crumbling under the pressure, I would like college to help me learn to deal with real world problems, not just college problems.