This picture describes my experience thus far. Just like the plant, I also had a new beginning. A new school. A new route. New people. New classes. New experience. Baruch has definitely been an area where I can really explore what else is outside of y suburban New Jersey town of Fort Lee. The experience at Baruch was and is eye-opening. I learn new things everyday whether it be inside the classroom or in the subway.

The people I have met at Baruch thus far are very different from what I am used to. Through the freshman block schedule, I was able to meet and get closer to many students in the same situation I was in, which was a bit comforting. In addition, my active participation in the Baruch Korean Campus Crusade for Christ has helped me grow in my faith tremendously and changed me for the better.

I was given the opportunity to make a change for the better when I entered Baruch and although there are many areas where I am still lacking, I have made positive changes too. I was also surprised at how professors and students behaved. It was nothing like high school and I had to take more of an active role in my life. It’s tough, but I know it’s necessary.

I am sure there will be more instances where I realize how I had new beginnings in other areas.  But for now, all I can say is that everything is a blessing in disguise.