I find college to be something very difficult to manage along with working. I have not gottten into the routine of waking up early, working AND doing homework. I want to develope a genuine thirst for knowledge in every one of my classes including the ones I may not be very enthusiatic about. The culture at Baruch is not only diverse but the sense of independence you feel forces you to either branch out or be alone here. I have joined a club already that I hope to keep up with and stay very involved in.

I enjoy that many students seem so focused on school because that inspires me to focus also. I’ve heard in the past that the friends one makes in college tend to be the friends that you keep most of your adulthood. Hopefully I will “get in where I fit in” thus thriving at Baruch socially and academically.

a. Tell us who you think YOU are!

I think I’m a cool down to earth kind of person. It takes a lot to really get me upset just because I don’t let little things stress me out.  I like to laugh and overall just be happy. I also try to be respectful and humble just because I think that’s the right way to be and the right way to carry yourself.  I’m also kind of lazy and it’s like I move in slow motion sometimes and I dont know why. I’m just real nonchalant I guess.

b. Share your top 3 concerns about your freshman year at Baruch College and explain why.

1…My first concern is how I’m going to be able to manage my time when its comes to getting my work done. Like I said before I’m kind of lazy and will choose sleep over work on any day. But at the same time, I know right from wrong so I know as soon as I figure out a schedule for myself, I’ll be just fine.

2…Another concern is being able to get to my classes on time. I’m commuting from my home in Brooklyn so it takes me about an hour to get to school. I take two trains and on a bad day I might have to take three. One of the  worse things is when you find out your train isn’t running or it’s delayed so that’s a big concern for me. BUT so far I’ve been doing good so I hope I could keep it up.

3…My last concern is exams and finals and stuff. It’s not that I’m a bad test taker, it’s just that I’m not good at studying at allllllll. I don’t even know how to study so this might be an issue. I’m definitely going to find someone to help me though because I don’t want to be a failure.

c. So far, what do you think will make your Baruch College experience different from your high school experience?

So far, I think that playing on the Women’s Basketball Team at Baruch will make my experience here different from my experience in high school. I say this because I did play on the girls basketball team at my high school but, playing ball in college is obviously a completely different level of intensity and competition. I think it will make me more disciplined and focused.

d. How do you think your first year at College will change you?

I think my first year of college will make me a bit more independent being that I have to do more things on my own and not depend on anyone. It will make me focus on my future more and help me prioritize better. Also, manage my money better.

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a. Tell us who you think YOU are!

b. Share your top 3 concerns about your freshman year at Baruch College and explain why.

c. So far, what do you think will make your Baruch College experience different from your high school experience?

d. How do you think your first year at College will change you?

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