Author Archives: Nicole Sandoval

An event that changed my life was visiting Colombia last year in February. I had always gone back to Colombia when I was younger, sometimes even traveling back 2 or three times. It wasn’t until this past February that I took my trip as a growing experience. I didn’t focus on myself as much, but instead viewed how everyone else lived. I could tell that people felt lucky to have dinner that day. This year we traveled away from the city, to visit smaller surrounding towns. This made me realize how fortunate I was for the things I have. I always keep this in perspective.

Now think back to August, tell me your thoughts, was your 1st semester everything you thought it would be? Better? Worse? What did you hate? What did you like? Did you join any clubs/sports/activities? Hows your commute? Are you staying here? etc

My first semester went a lot better then I had expected. I made really great friends that really helped me adjust to being in college. I hated, I don’t really feel that I hated anything. I liked meeting new people and sharing laughs. I enjoyed being able to find a family relationship with my friends. My commute always went pretty smoothly. It only takes me 40-45 minutes to get to school when the express is running. I only have to take two trains, so I really cannot complain. I think I will be staying at Baruch. I am definitely more career oriented at the end of this semester and I am eager to take my spring classes.