Hi everyone! I’m Iris and I am an Asian American who grew up in a mostly Jewish suburban neighborhood. I’m a daughter of two loving parents, a sister, a friend, and a girlfriend. I am a little spoiled at times but I’m quite lovable when you get to know me. 🙂 Most people think I’m the stereotypical quiet Asian girl when they first meet me, but after getting to know me I’m nothing like how I appear to be.

I haven’t decided what I want to major in but probably something in finance or marketing. I have big dreams but sometimes they only feel like dreams. I’m concerned that I wont know how to accomplish my goals at Baruch and end up completely lost in life. I also want to be active in the school and join a lot of clubs but I worry that I wont be able to balance schoolwork and other activities.

This past month has been a completely new experience for me. Living on my own in the EHS dorms and having to take a subway to get to school are some things I never thought I’d do. I am suddenly given a lot of responsibility and I think I’m handling it very well. I feel mature and grown up living independently from my parents and because of that I am taking school more seriously too. I don’t slack off as much as I did in high school. And I can manage to do so much more in a day than I did before. Being on my own has made me a much more productive person and it’s such a great feeling!

My first year of college is already starting out wonderfully! One of the main reasons I chose to study at Baruch was because it’s located in the city. The city always fascinates me; it’s beautiful all year round. I can’t wait for the leaves to start falling and for the holiday season to come! 😀

I made this playlist on YouTube of songs that describe me :))

Playlist: (press play all)

1. Iris – Goo Goo Dolls (For the obvious reason that it’s named Iris and also because when I was younger I could relate to this song. I felt very much like an outcast when I was younger in school and felt that no one understood me)

2. By Chance (You and I) – JRA (This is me and my boyfriend’s song <3 He’s a big part of my life and so I thought he deserves to be on this list.)

3. Courageous – Casting Crowns (I’m a Christian and God is a big part of my life. This song gives me strength to do the things I’m too afraid to try. It reminds me that I don’t have to be afraid of the world.)

4. I’m not a girl, not yet a woman – Britney Spears (I’m at a stage in my life where I’m learning to become an adult but at times I feel the pressure of the future pressing down on me and I’m not sure if I’m ready for it.)

5. Clumsy – Fergie (I’m just a clumsy girl >,<; I tend to trip over my own feet and embarrase myself a lot)

6. This Love – Big Bang (For a period of my life I was really into K pop and this was my favorite song from then. Yes its a remake of the song this love by maroon five)

7. Thanks For the Memories – Fall Out Boys (This was one of my favorite songs from my middle school days and it reminds me of my friends back home who made my life a thrill.)

8. Make it mine – Jason Mraz (This is a very inspiring song that always motivates me to do my work. And I love Jason Mraz’s music 😛 )

9. River Flows in You – Yiruma (This was my lullaby every night when I was younger)

10.  Drop The World – Lil Wayne ft Eminem (These are my two favorite hip hop artists. My personality is contradicting at times. I love music from all different ends of the spectrum. From classical to hip hop to rock.)