When I was born my mother decided to give me the name Lily. However, she didn’t know English at the time and misspelled Lily as Lidy. Unlike some people who would dislike a name considered “unusual” I never thought much about it. I am used to being known as Lidy and I don’t think I can imagine people calling me anything else.

I’ve always seen myself as an organized person. I usually organize my daily routines and I prefer planning things ahead of time. I get extremely irritated when my plans get pushed back to one day but there are times when I can’t help procrastinating.I enjoy reading during my free time and as a child I used to dream of being a writer. Now I find myself more interested in business, especially in marketing.

When I first entered Baruch College I was intimidated by the size of the buildings. Even now I find myself completely new to the building. I worry about adjusting to the environment and remembering what each building has to offer and which rooms they hold. I’m also worried about keeping friends. I have no problem speaking and getting to know people but it is difficult to find people who are willing to keep in contact. I know that after the first semester ends some people I’ve talked to before won’t even greet me anymore. Lastly I’m intimidated by the work I get. I’m used to getting little to do because my previous schools didn’t require much from me.

Despite my worries I still find myself enjoying the atmosphere in Baruch than at my high school Midwood. My high school was extremely crowded and I used to have to squeeze through small gaps or use my bag as a weapon to move in the hallways. It’s also nice to have classmates who care about learning and don’t fool around constantly.

I hope that by the end of the first year at Baruch I can become more hardworking. I recognize the fact that I get lazy easily and hope that I will be pushed to work harder. I need to be used to pressure and large work loads.