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Good Afternoon Prof. Blank

Just wanted to ask about the lecture today, you brought up some great points about the reading. I was wondering instead of using the given proposals could I use the points you brought up in class as a topic for my essay?

thank you

One practice missed.
Catch.
Move.
Breathe — careful! She’s right behind you.
Move. Right. Dribble. Left. Dribble. Repeat. Crossover. Eyes, use your eyes! She moved. Your right! Fake to the right. Pivot, make sure it’s sharp.
Breathe.
Maya, she’s on your left. Step. Dribble. Step. Pass.
Got it.
Don’t stand there admiring it, loser, MOVE!
Cut. You’re open. Eyes. Catch.
Shoot. Wait a second.
Breathe.
Shoot!
In. Repeat.

Number 22 of the Stuyvesant Phoenix. Power forward. Speed, endurance, aggression: all are necessary to uphold the position.
Arrogance…was it needed? To a certain extent.
After being the top scorer for three consecutive games, number 22 overflowed with arrogance.
Practice? Why? They need it, she doesn’t.

Two practices missed.

Next game.
Coach? Just a warning.
Whistle starts and ends it.
15 points, number 22 on top again.

Third practice missed.

Next game, Townsend Harris. A rival.
Coach? Benched.
Watch. Only wat, with bated breath.
No! Audrey! Pass it back! Don’t shoot! She can’t run as fast!
Number 22 needs to play.
Coach? No. Benched.
Game lost. Pride shot. Arrogance grew.

Fourth practice missed.

Thanksgiving break, 2008. Practice at home? No. Doesn’t matter. She knows it…how to win.
Back to school. Townsend rematch.
Off the bench.
Caoch? She liked winning, too.

Build the arrogance.

Game 25-23, them. 44 seconds.
Number 22’s locked by defense. Townsend number 96: a stubborn one.
22 cuts. Blocked. Cuts. Blocked. Cut. Cut. Cut.
Barely breathing.
Maya passes. 22 catches.
Dribble. Stop. NO. Why stop?! Dammit. Shoot or pass.
Pass means certain tie, Audrey’s open with a good shot. Shoot means the best comeback ever.
Arrogance.
She shoots. She missed.

She didn’t breathe.

They say money doesn’t buy happiness. If that’s the case, then why don’t I feel happy? The person who came up with this quote is probably a Wall Street millionaire who is trying to make others feel good about not having the wealth that he does. Because the truth is, anything that anyone does in today’s world is somehow related to the gain of profit. From transportation to education, all the facilities that we take for granted are there to take our money. And why is going to college such a big expense anyways? Aren’t we the future engineers, doctors, businessmen, etc. that will help further this society and this world? Why must we pay hard earned money to give back to the society? And then they expect kids to focus on education. Why is it that theUnited Statesis considered mediocre in terms of education compared to other leading countries? I think I have forgotten about becoming someone important to society and rather becoming someone who has enough money to live a life without struggle. Capitalism has made me think about what major will get me the most money rather than the field I am interested in. If the wealth was spread out more evenly among more of the hardworking people then maybe more people would tell their kids to be whatever they want rather than be whatever gets them the most money. Honestly, if money doesn’t buy happiness, I don’t want to be happy, I just want the money.

Subject: Question about Soc 1005 response paper

Hello Professor Anonymous,

I’m working on the response paper due for next week’s class and I’m not sure of whether I have to incorporate both readings mentioned in the syllabus in my paper. I hope to hear from you soon. Thank you!

MariaBianca Sarmiento

I am a very determined, goal-oriented, hard-working, and compassionate person. Discipline, perseverance, and sympathy are important values and virtues in my life. I set my standards high and always challenge myself to do better so that I may be successful in the future. I believe I can achieve anything if I work hard enough and put the time and effort into the things I pursue. I am a “people person”, I can honestly say that I like to meet new people and help others. I care most for my family and friends. They have helped in shaping me into the person that I am today and continue to motivate and encourage me to do well.

My top three concerns as a freshman in Baruch College are time management, the heavy workload, and tests. I have heard that learning in college is a very different process from learning in high school. Upperclassmen have shared their stories of how professors will give assignments accompanied by long readings for us to complete in one night. In my mind I am well prepared and organized, but in actuality I am somewhat of a procrastinator. I know that the workload will be more than what I was used to in high school. I hope that I can complete all my assignments on time and complete them to the best of my ability. Most classes in college only have a few tests, making each test grade crucial to the overall grade for that particular subject. The fact that I have to remember a whole semester’s worth of lessons worries me because I tend to easily forget things that I had learned months ago.

It is expected of me to be more independent now that I am in college. However, with greater freedom comes greater responsibility. I have to constantly push myself to study hard and start the assignments ahead of time. I hope to significantly grow, not only as a student, but as a person, socially and mentally after my first year of college.

I will always remember and think back on this moment. This day before we graduate, my friends and I will be together to cherish the moments that we have shared throughout high school. I see the school and all my fellow graduates gathered together taking advantage of the last moments some of us will have together. Wow, I’ve never even seen some of these people before. But then again, this can’t be everyone. I doubt all 960 seniors came to this barbeque. We definitely wouldn’t be able to all fit out here. But I see the guidance counselors and teachers sure made an effort to be here today.  It seems like they’re having a good time themselves. Before I leave, I must acknowledge all of the guidance counselors and teachers out on the field who have helped me to get to where I am today. I hope I remember to thank them for setting up this amazing senior barbeque as well.

My emotions are running wild. It saddens me knowing I will never see some of these familiar faces from the halls again. At the same time, I am glad we are moving on to bigger and better things in life.

How lovely, why are so many of my friends holding out their yearbooks for me to sign? Oh gosh, whose should I sign first? I guess I’ll take Gina’s. What should I write? I have so much to say! Should I write about the fun times we had in class together and reminisce about our crazy adventures or wish her well in the future hoping we hang out before she leaves for college. Oh how I’ll miss this crazy chick! If I’m having such a hard time thinking of what to write in one of my closest friend’s yearbook, I can’t imagine what I am going to write in other people’s yearbooks.

Oh gosh, a big group is coming towards us. Is it picture taking time already? Who the hell is pulling me by the arm trying to get me to pose for a picture? I hope I didn’t blink.

Subject: Midterm illness

To Professor ___________

I missed my midterm on Sunday because I had food poisoning and had to be hospitalized. I hope you can help me reschedule another test day for me to take it. Thank you very much.

Henry T.

Hello my name is Henry and I’m just a sarcastic guy that likes to chill with his friends. Sometimes though i tend to take my jokes a little far so don’t hate on me for that. My hobbies are playing handball, chillin with friends and working out. I like to push people to do their hardest whether it’s mental or physical. My top three concerns for baruch would be making a lot of friends, getting good grades, and just having fun in school. I feel that a lot of people now make grades the top priority in their lives and i just think having fun in school is a lot better than just competing with other people for good grades so enjoy your life now. What makes Baruch different from high school is probably the size, the facilities, and the amount of influence it has on the outside world. Baruch has indoor gyms and courts for a lot of sports and also has a lot of connections with a large amount of business institutions. My first year at college really determines how my life will be for the rest of my college life and I’m hoping it’ll help me change into a more active and confident student.

I’ve always thought of forgetting about New York for a while and just leaving for a vacation with just my friends. No adults, no supervision. It’s just us versus the outside world. We would have to cook, clean and basically just survive together. Last spring, I finally had a chance to do it. It was exciting to get on a bus and just leave New York behind for a while. It was scary at first because we got lost in new jersey. We ended up at a house that looked nothing like the house we rented for the week. Eventually we found our way around. I don’t think I’ll ever forget the feeling of entering a house that was yours, oh wait not “yours” I meant ours, even if it was just for the week. Managing it wasn’t easy though. Twelve people in one house means A LOT of cleaning. A LOT of responsibility. It was also probably the best time I’ve ever had in my life. Watching basketball games and late night movies, playing poker, playing video games, cooking, going to the beach, playing sports, and watching the sunsets together made all the chores worth it. What about the money? It was never about that. Friends never need to worry about money. Friends always enjoy what they have together now. Friends with no worries about what’s going to happen. Friends that always have each other’s backs. Maybe that’s why we had such a great time.