Honestly, I had never even contemplated coming to Baruch College. I had decided that I didn’t want to attend a college in the city because I wanted the ideal college experience which was to live on-campus. I had applied to only three city schools but the rest were located in upstate New York. Visiting these colleges for their freshman orientation, I realized two things. One was that I couldn’t possibly leave the city and live in upstate NY which was too quiet and boring. Secondly, the environment of the other colleges I was deciding on attending didn’t feel right. I didn’t feel as though I would be able to live on campus or attend classes there for four years. So, a couple of days before May 1st, the deadline, I decided that I’d give Baruch College a chance and see what exactly it was about. When I attended the orientation and took a tour of the college, I knew without a doubt that this was the college for me. It is now December and I feel exactly the same way I did when I had left Baruch after the orientation, happy with my decision. I enjoy coming here each and every day although it takes me a while to actually get out of bed to get here. The environment and the people are welcoming and although Baruch is located in the city and is pretty huge, I still feel a sense of togetherness among the individuals here. But, then again, maybe that’s just me.
Academically, I believe I am doing well. The only complaint I have is geared towards Calculus but who doesn’t normally have an issue with Calc? I enjoy math and I consider it to be my favorite subject but sometimes it’s completely frustrating. Communications is the other course that I feel bittersweet about. I’ve never liked public-speaking but at the same time, I’m glad that it is a required course because it has helped me to improve and hone my public-speaking skills. I’ve also realized that I enjoy anthropology and I have actually been applying what I learn in class to my life and the way I view other cultures/ individuals. All in all, I look forward to spending the next three years at Baruch!
