Just a small town girl from Long Island, I was in for a real treat with all the diversity here at Baruch College. While I still see a bunch of familiar faces every day, I look forward to new faces that pass me in the halls or say hello in the caf. Just like every kid, I have moments where I feel guilty and moments where i feel empowered. An example of a time where I felt empowered was when I came in first place in a state wide french poetry contest in high school. I felt proud of my accomplishment even though I was not sure how I managed to win the contest because I knew very little french. I also face many challenges like the struggle to balance my social life with my academic life. I find it challenging to focus on school if I am dealing with a problem at home or with a friend. Some things I am scared of apart from failing a test in school are: driving on highways, being alone in the dark, clowns, and birds( I’m not sure why but I just always have been). Family plays a big role in my life. I am one of five girls and one of six kids. We all have very different personalities and attitudes. I’d say if we had a television show, it would be more entertaining than the Kardashians because of all the conflicting opinions. Even though I am just 18 years old, I see myself married in five years, and living in the city with a job working for a magazine. The theme song that would most define my life is Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield. I believe each day is a chance to write your own story, and be who you want to be. My best advice would be to trust nobody more than yourself. Never cheat on a test because not only is it unethical, but your thoughts are probably just as good if not better than the kid next to you. Do trust people. Don’t believe in yourself less in order to trust others. If I have learned anything in my life it is that at the end of the day, you must have faith in yourself to succeed in life.
