monologue

Good morning everyone! My name is Jordan Giordano. Today you will learn a little more about me. In college is important for me to determine and express my identity in college, thus this is one of colleges true purposes. Overall it is important for all of us to get to know each other more especially since we will be spending the rest of the semester together as well as potentially all four years. Like all of you, I am a current freshman in college that is still adjusting to this new lifestyle. The change from high school is quite difficult, in some ways I actually  miss high school yet in some ways I don’t. Yet in other ways I found college to be a big disappointment compared to what I expected. In many ways this semester does not seem that different from high school, the fact that I can’t choose my classes as well as the fact these courses are somewhat similar to ones I had in high school. Aside from this the overall freedom and greater opportunities that are offered outweigh the drawbacks. Overall I can describe myself as a hardworking student who wants to make the most out of this semester and at Baruch in general. Some of the biggest challenges I face this semester are the new adjustments compared to high school as well as the overall workload of 5 classes. My biggest goals this semester is to develop better study skills, get used to college life overall, make new friends in colleges and try to develop hobbies and interests related to my major in school. Another goal that I have this semester is to get a job; though this semester is practically over I still maintain these goals throughout the rest of the school year. Yet an internship would be another important goal as well though this would come later in my time at Baruch. Some of my goals for Baruch in general include to maintain a good gpa, graduate with a BBA in real estate development which is my intended major, join clubs and make new friends closely related with my interests, improve myself identity and determination as well as overall improved academic skills. Aside from school I can describe myself as a typical 18 year old. I am the type of person who makes the most of their free time and try to enjoy every moment. My biggest enjoyment during my free time is to spend time with my friends and family. One of my biggest interests is traveling, whether its exploring places far away or even just in my area, undiscovered places overall fascinate me. Traveling is also one of my greatest skills that I possess, I am the type of person who will always find their way around and never get lost. Some of my other interests include listening to music, working out at the gym, going for long walks, photography as well as just overall relaxing. It is important to maintain as much free time as possible regardless of your situation; it is a great way to reduce stress especially in my life. Overall I can describe myself as a typical 18 year old college that is determined to achieve their goals and make the most out of their college experience. Thank you for listening and if you have any questions please feel free to ask!