Monthly Archives: September 2011

Who do you think you are? I think i am someone that if they want something they will go out of their way to get it. I know what i want and know whats good for me. I am very friendly and easy to talk to. Its very easy to be my friend. I love making people smile on laugh, its one of my favorite things to see.

Share your top three concerns about your freshman year at Baruch College and explain why? My top three concerns are getting things done on time, my grades, and my happiness. As much as i want to do good and get good grades, i also want to enjoy my freshman year and be happy as im doing my work.

What do you think will make you Baruch College experience different from your high school experience? i feel that in high school, people were always on top of you making sure your doing your work and getting it done. But in college you need to be independent and your all on your own. I don’t really have anyone on top of me so its all about what i want to do and being responsible for my work.

How do you think your first year at College will change you? College already changed me. I don’t really have any of my close friends here with me so it taught me to make new friends. and i am now more independent.

Who is Dominique White? That’s a really tough question, but I’ll start with, My name is Dominique.  I am an eighteen year old and I go to Baruch College.  I’m starting to really love school, I’m meeting a lot of new people.  I love music, I listen to all types but I am a major Jay-Z fan.  I play Madden, and do kickboxing. I love mermaids (I know they aren’t real…).  The people I love are my life and I will never abandon them or disappoint them. That’s who I think I am. Being at Baruch has been a great experience so far, but I do have a few concerns.  One being failure.  I always hear professors speak about their policies and if you do this you will not pass my class and if you don’t that you will not pass my class.  I’m scared I’ll slip up and miss a class or get overwhelmed and not finish all my work.  College is no joke and I’m just so nervous I’ll mess it up.  So every night when I get home, even if I don’t have a class the next day I do all of my homework, so I’m 100% sure that everything is complete before I do anything else.  Another concern is not having time to have a social life, but I’m starting to see that there is in fact time for that and it should not be an issue. My last concern is making my own schedule next semester.  I don’t feel like I know what classes I should be taking, and I’m scared that all of the classes that I am interested in, the seats will be taken.  I want to be sure I register for my classes way in advance so I won’t run into that problem.  So far college has been completely different from my high school.  My high school didn’t require much effort and didn’t focus so much on academics, which hurt me in the long run.  Although I did well in high school I know that it doesn’t match up to the work load I will have in Baruch. Or the expectations. High School was fun but I feel that college all around will prepare me for life.  High School prepares you for more schooling, College prepares you for the real world. I feel that my first year at Baruch will change my overall attitude on school, it already has.  As I mentioned before I do all my work the night I get it.  In High School I put things off.  College has changed me more in less than a month then High School changed me in 4 years.

I think that I’m a Very focused and goal oriented person. When ever something is needed to get done i make sure it is done no matter what. I also think that I’m a determined and strong willed person and i believe those characteristics will help me in my near future with school, jobs or any form of work. My top three concerns at Baruch is making sure i can keep up with all of the work that is given to me and another concern i have is paying for my books for my future subjects.Paying for my books is a concern because if i were not able to pay for the books then i would begin to fall back in class because i don’t have the required books. One last concern I have at Baruch is choosing my major, right now I am not sure what I want to major in and the time is coming up where i need to figure out what I want to major in in the close future.Choosing my major is also i big concern because I don’t want to feel as if I’m not keeping up with everything and also I want to make sure that i get experience in any field of study. So far the experience at Baruch is extremely different than high school, the way people converse with you is different and also the amount of freedom that I have as well. Another way the Baruch experience will be different from high school is the Professor’s and how they teach you rather then in high school when you have teachers that hold your hand in everything that you do. Walking to a Different buildings to get to class will also be a different experience then high school. Another experience that will be different that high school is the location in which i have never really been to. I attended school in the city before but not in this particular location. I think my first year at college will make me a more focused at mature person in general. I also think that my first year in college will open my eyes to many things that I haven’t realized in the past. College will also make me more independent seeing that i have to do a lot for myself to handle business. College will stop me from depending on people for the things i need or want and make me stronger mentally.

Hey my name is chris, I’m a really chilled out and relax individual. I would like to say I’m a nice person all around but that’s depending on who you ask, like for example if you ask my girlfriend she might say I’m awesome or if you ask my brother he might say otherwise then again she might agree with him, just kidding. I like to laugh and make others laugh too. I like to cook but only for certain people other then that I’m pretty lazy when it comes to house work. I’m pretty much a kid at heart. I think the fact that I got accepted to baruch is pretty cool but I won’t lie I am a little concerned about my freshman year, college is differnet then high school I’m a little nervous because its a lot harder then high school but in a good way another concern is whether I’ll pass my classes or not because I find some of the work pretty hard but I guess that’s because its a big transition to college but I will apply myself. My third concern about freshmen year is I don’t want to stack like I did in hs because college is serious and I plan on staying focused. Being a student at baruch feels good and I plan on taking school way more seriously then I did while I was at norman thomas because I don’t want to be looked at as a slacker, at the same time I do plan on having fun but I know its going to be more work then fun and I kinda like that. Being in this school is good to me because its right down my carrer path so that’s great news. As for college vs high school I messed up in.high school I do not plan on doing so in college I’m going to be more mature about the way I choose to handle things now. I feel like baruch is good school and I know its hard because its a good school but I feel like if I work hard and give it my all I will adapt and I feel as if my first year will help me adapt to the work and be better prepared for any challeges that come my way and that’s great pressure I know it hards but I will do what I have to, to make what I can out of this experience.

Who am I? I don’t know; sometimes it’s hard to say and to be honest I hate when I’m asked that. I’m Usman and I’m 18 years old. That’s the only two things I’m sure about. There’s two things I love more then anything; and that is my family and my girlfriend. I think that I’m caring towards the people I love and I try to look out for them as much as possible. I feel as if I’m finding my own in this world. I have a job that pays for my bills, and I’m going to school to become successful later on in life. One of my big concerns about freshman year at Baruch is the fast paced lifestyle of being in college. The school is ten times bigger then my high school and its a little intimidating. I also am concerned about getting good grades and getting ahead without falling behind too much. Finally, I want to fit in and integrate into the Baruch community. I know its not like high school where those things actually matter but I still don’t want to be an outcast and actually do want to make friends. My Baruch experience will be different from my experience in high school in many ways, but one that will be the most different is the size and how it affects my behavior. My high school Townsend Harris had 1200 students, this school has over twelve thousand so that alone is a little hard to adjust too. Since there are so many people the pace is faster then my high school and its a little hard to keep up with at time but I am definitely adjusting nicely. My first year in college may change others but I doubt it will change me a lot. I know that I’m hardworking and I’ll stay that way and I also am determined so that will definitely not change. The teacher makes us feel weird my saying we aren’t real students but my only mistake was that I applied a month late to CUNY’s. I feel I belong in college so I don’t really think college will change me too much at all. I’m very mature and know how to talk and how to behave and also am very independent already with my own job and own way of paying my bills. I can’t wait to see what Baruch has to offer then maybe in 3 or 4 years when you ask who I am, I’ll actually have a better answer.

Thats a pretty broad question to ask. Who am I? I am alot of things to alot of different people. A brother, a son, and a good friend. But what who do i think i am? I would have to say i am just a normal freshman at Baruch College. But I happen to commute from New Jersey, so that plays a big role in my “double life”.

My top three major concerns at Baruch College while being a freshman are; passing the classes, meeting some interesting people, and getting to class on time. Passing the classes is one of my major concerns because i didnt do so well in highschool and i can easily slack off, so i need to stay focused. Meeting some new people is another major concern because im commuting, i dont really get that privilege to have a roomate and easily meet new people. My last major concern is getting to class on time. There seems to be a strict policy on tardiness at baruch. I wouldnt want to upset any of the proffesors or put my grade at jeapordy for being late.

The workload had definetly made the college experience way different from the highschol experience. i usually get alot of work in english and math that keeps me busy for awhile. And the amount of freedom you get at college is defintly different from hgihschool. I mean i have the choice to do anything i want. I dont have to come to class or do the homeowrk, no one is going to go after me. But i choose to do it because it was be stupid of me not to. But i really do aprriciate that.  Another thing is coming to new york city everyday is pretty cool. I grew up in a suburban area and nothing usually goes on around there, but the city is filled with excitement.

I think my first year at Baruch will really make me more independent. It will also get me more focused on school. And going to college is obviously going to make me a smarter individual. The biggest change i would have to say is move from my smalllittle  town to the city. The transisition is going to be a little weird and bit of getting used to. But i am still very excited for that in january. It is literally the next chapter in my life and i can not wait to start it.

Who do I think I am? I think I am just an ordinary eighteen year old guy. I love sports and computers and hanging out with friends just like any other guy my age. I love learning about new types of technology that comes out. When a new computer or phone comes out I like to look in to how they work because it makes me happy as well as keeps me well informed. Ever since I was a little kid I have always felt very shy in public. I would try to avoid any type of situation where I would have to speak out loud or do a presentation. But when I am with my friends I am always open and free to express my opinions.

What are my top three concerns about my freshman year at Baruch College? My top three concerns are what if I fail, what if I disappoint my family, and what if I disappoint myself. Neither of my parents went to college so being here means a great deal to both of them and me. I always try to strive for the best but theirs always the chance that I could not meet Baruch Colleges expectations. I am sure this won’t happen but I always like to keep in mind what would happen if I didn’t remember the reason why I chose to go to this school. I chose this school to better myself as a whole and I can’t allow myself to falter.

So far, what do I think will make my Baruch college experience different from my high school experience? I think one of the more major differences will be the class sizes. In my high school classes weren’t very large. My high school was no were near as big as Baruch college so it’s kind of weird for me not to know everybody.

How do I think my first year at College will change me? I think being here at Baruch will make me feel more open to new and exciting opportunities like getting used to public speaking. I think this year will truly set the tone for how the rest of my college experience will go. I hope I can get used to how huge this school really is. Since I never was in any school were there was so many students. But ultimately I feel that by the end of my first year of College I will have grown as a person and that is what I am most excited for.

Who do you think I am? Well, I am an Asian guy. I was born here in the U.S. I am a freshman at Baruch College. I like to play the piano. I could play a couple of songs in memory. I’m usually a quiet guy, but if you get to know me i will be fun to hang around with. My main goal right now is getting a bachelor’s degree and graduate college. My main concerns are that i’m still deciding which major i want to study. Deciding which major is very important because it might be a start for searching a career. I might major in accounting, but i’m not sure. Hopefully i can decide by the time the first semester ends. Another concern is that college is big and their is a lot a people. My high school is pretty small and i don’t really have an experience of going to a big school and meeting new friends. Hopefully i can make a lot of new friends during my years in college. Work can be a lot here in Baruch and is a lot different than in high school. My concern is that the assignments can be challenging and that i won’t get stress out. College is a lot different from high school because in high school, you can mess around if you like and sometimes you take less classes than others. Here in Baruch, you can’t mess around and you have to take the classes seriously. In high school, sometimes you turn your assignments late and your teacher will accept it, but here in Baruch, you have to turn in the assignments on time or else you get a poor grade. You really need to show a lot of effort in college than in high school. In my senior year, i only took at least 5 classes and not that much assignments have to be done. In college, there’s a lot of work and different kinds of assignments. There’s a lot more people in college than in high school. You might not know all the students in Baruch by the time you graduate. There’s always a chance to make new friends every day. I think my first year at college is going to change me because in high school, i don’t really study but here in Baruch i’m going to study hard and college is going to make me more of an adult by learning how to take responsibilities of yourself.

Let’s see, who is Janessa Hernandez? I think I am a really cool, down to earth person. I am not going to lie, I am shy at first but once I get the feel of the kind of person you are, then i’ll show you the person I am and I won’t be shy anymore. I think I’m a good listener and willing to give a helping hand. Some of my concerns about my freshman year at Baruch would be if I can handle the workload, if I’m going to like the school, and if the transition from high school to college going to be an easy one. Handling the workload is a concern because it is completely different from what I am used to. The courses I take are more challenging and I’m not used to getting as much work. I wonder if the methods i used in high school are going to work now. I know one that won’t, procrastination. I am also concerned if I’m going to like Baruch College because I had the mindset all throughout high school that I was going to dorm. Going to a commuter school has dampened my outlook on my freshman year in college but I’m trying to get the most out of it. Im worried that if I don’t like the school, its going to effect my grades. But once I get passed the non-dorming concept, I will like the school a lot more. My last concern would be if the transition from high school to college is going to be an easy one. Im a person that stresses a lot over situations so if it is a rough transition for me, my reaction will definitely show. I hope it will be an easy transition that way my freshman year won’t be as hard. My Baruch College experience will be different from my high school experience in that I am going to have less time for myself. I was able to cruise through high school by getting a lot of work I didn’t have to spend so much time on. But now, the homework that I get require a lot of time and effort to be put into; if not, I will get a poor grade. That being said, I won’t have as much leisure time as a I did in high school. I think my first year at college will change me because I will be a lot more independent. High school students are very sheltered compared to college students that have to get stuff done on their own. With this new form of independence, I will easily transform into the adult that I will soon become.

Who do you think I am? Well, to tell you the truth i don’t know. I can tell you a little bit about my self though. I am a freshman at Baruch college and my main goal is to be a successful person in life. I am from a Hispanic background and i wasn’t born in the United States, but i don’t think i would never go back to live in my country of origin. I also like to eat all different types of food, and for some reason i really like sneakers… Moving on, i have some concerns about Baruch College. My main concerns are that i know that college life is completely different from high school, but i wonder how hard i have to change my work habits to make sure i graduate and do well in all my classes. Another concern i have is that as of right now, i am not really sure on exactly what i want to major in, so im still undecisive on what my major at Baruch College is going to be. My last concern is that i know i need extra curricular activities during my time at Baruch, but my main concern about this is that since i don’t really know what i want to major in, i am not that sure into what clubs to look into and what clubs would be best for me.  I think there are a couple of differences between High school life and College life,  i believe that it manly involves on the amount of effort and dedication that one has to put into to be a good student. Also, the ways professors are is very different. An example of this is that back in high school my teachers would constantly remind me of when work is due, and when i didn’t do it on time i would manage to extend my time limit to do it, but iknow for a fact that in college the teachers don’t care about me at all, if i go to class or not, or even if i get my my work done. College life is something that as of right now im still adjusting and getting used to, but i have confidence that i am going to manage to do well in all my classes and my four years at Baruch. I think that my first year at Baruch college is going to change me a lot, and this is because its during this first year that im going to learn a lot about the college and also meet people on a environment that i was never in.