In addition to the three required posts above, you will also be asked to write a blog post of no more than 500 words that reveals your favorite enrichment workshop that you had attended and why this workshop/program/experience was your favorite. Be sure to address the ways in which this workshop/program/experience resonated with you from a personal perspective and, if applicable, if it inspired you in any way. You will have the opportunity to discuss your post in class on the last day that your Freshman Seminar class will meet.
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Response to Student Activism Article:
I thought this article was really moving. The common misconception is that the Occupy Wall Street was just an impulsive outburst of emotion. However, this article shows it was more than that and had far reaching implication, not just in NY, but across the country and even the world. Students like Ms. Ward are the new activists, and students like her will be what spur the call for global change for the better, whether it be on against sweatshops or Wall Street.
My favorite enrichment workshop was probably the photography workshop. This was probably my favorite enrichment workshop because this is the only one that I remember. I guess something must have stuck out during that day is that we actually went outside of the classroom. I guess this was almost like a “class trip”. I haven’t had a class trip in years. My last class trip was probably in the 8th grade. To be honest I have no idea what are the other workshops are and I was not inspired at all by the photography gallery. Therefore I was not inspired or changed through this program. I do have to admit though that Freshman Orientation class was pretty fun at times. It was a time we could just interact with one another without interrupting class learning. That is something I am thankful for.
I’d have to say that my favorite enrichment workshop was the final Baruch Voices. It wasn’t the fact that I was hearing monologues from my peers that made me like it, that actually made me hate it; it was two monologues in particular that made me like it. One was about a boy whose friend passed away after knowing that friend all through high school. I was half listening to it, but then I heard a familiar name, Keanu. Keanu was a boy that went to my high school that passed away. The monologue was about someone I knew. Someone that I knew that was one of the funniest and most carefree people I ever met in my life. The monologue touched me as well as the second one by a student who didn’t want to grow up. They were worried about growing up and having to deal with the harsh world and making tough decisions, whereas when you’re a kid all you have to decide is whether you want chocolate or vanilla. It was actually about something that’s been on my mind for a while.
I liked the first workshop that we met in front of the ice cream store to go to the art gallery. Actually, I didn’t like it that much because standing there and sseing the paintings were kind of boring. But, since it is a memory that we went out altogether to somewhere that we didn’t know. That’s why it is my favorite workshop.
I really enjoyed the Baruch Voices workshop. Although, I wasn’t able to stick around to watch and listen to it in its entirety, the couple of monologues I was able to catch, showed me a great deal about the capability and talent of my fellow peers. I was pleasantly surprised and inspired by the maturity and originality displayed by many of the works, so much so that it has revitalized my goal of improving my own speaking and writing abilities.
I LIKED EVERY WORKSHOP. ITS LIKE POKEMON, YOU HAVE TO CATCH THEM ALL EXCEPT I’M LIKING ALL THE WORKSHOPS. I LIKED EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM BECAUSE I GET TO HANG OUT WITH MY FRO CLASS. OUR CLASS IS DEFINITELY NUMBER ONE IN EVERY ASPECT. LOOKS? WE GOT THAT. SIZZLING HOT ERRRRYDAY. PERSONALITY? SO GOOD THAT WE CAN MAKE SWEET-SWEET LOVE TO IT. WHO SAID ANYTHING ABOUT PERSONALITIES BEING UNF*CKALE. NOT ME. BRAINS? WE GOT THAT EXCEPT WE GO HARDER THAN HARD. BRAINS AND BRAWN. IF YOU REALLY INSIST ON MAKING ME CHOOSE ONE THEN… OKAY, I’LL CHOOSE ONE. I LIKE THE ONE WHERE WE WENT TO THE ART GALLERY. I’M NOT REALLY SURE WHY BUT I LIKED IT. I LIKE PICTURES, AND I WISH I COULD APPRECIATE ART THE WAY THAT LADY DID. IT MAY HAVE BEEN BORING BUT I’M GLAD I WAS THERE WITH EVERYBODY. WHY AM I TALKING IN CAPS? THE MEMORIES THRILL ME SO. HEHEHEH. NOT REALLY. I JUST GOT LAZY AND DECIDED TO LEAVE THE CAP LOCK ON. WITH THE POWER OF THESE WORKSHOPS IN ME, I SHALL BECOME THE GREATEST. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION. CLAP-CLAP
Of the three workshops the one that I enjoyed the most was the Baruch Voices. One of the main reasons why I enjoyed this workshop the most was that these different monologues were written by students in the freshman class. It was a good opportunity to hear what other students that are adjusting to the same type of situation, which is college, as I am think about the process. It was also great to hear some of the monologues that I can relate to. Even though my monologue didn’t get chosen I heard some of the same ideas that were expressed in my monologue, spoken about in some of the monologues of the other students. Another reason why I liked this workshop the most is that even though I didn’t like to present a monologue I like the idea behind the concept. This way of speaking allowed students to say some things that others may have never known about them or may have never known how they felt about it. At times I thought it was corny, but I also thinks that it was sort of a stand up comedy act, which I liked.
I liked the workshop where we went to see the photography. Although I was really late it was amazing to hear and watch the lady to talk with such passion about the art. It made me realize that I hope I can find one day something that gives me so much passion
Response to Student Activism Article:
I though this article was pretty interesting.Some people said they were scared no movements would be made in their lifetime like this. But there are finally people are taking a stand.Finally people arent just following mundane routines they are going to fight for what they believe is right. All it starts with is just one thought and then it moves on to a big group
My favorite enrichment workshop that I attended was definitely the Art Gallery. Even though I thought all of the pictures there were really boring. The fact that I went to an Art Gallery and spent over an hour with my peers whom I hardly even know was something unordinary for me. I usually don’t dedicate my time to someone unless I like really know them well.
I think the first Baruch Voices we saw was my favorite. I was sitting with my best friend Rachel and we kept cracking jokes the whole time. But I also thought it was funny that NYU students were trying to portray Baruch students’ lives it’s like bro you don’t know my life you go to NYU. Rachel and I kept wondering which guys were actually gay. But it was a lot of fun, super funny I teared from laughing to much.
My favorite workshop was the last baruch voices one. First of all, it was the most interesting one of all the workshops. Second of all, a lot of the monolouges really resignanted with me and I felt as though I related to alot of them. I wasn’t able to stay for the whole thing, but I did catch the one about the person who was afraid of growing up and simply didn’t want to. I related to that one because it’s exactly how I feel about life and entering adulthood and college life. For these reasons the last workshop was my favorite.
I thought the workshop involving the museum was definitely a memorable one. I hadn’t been to a museum in a while before my visit, so it was quite refreshing to see some art. I hope I can make time for myself in the future to visit more galleries.
My favorite orkshop was the one ith the photography because art and photography is a little hobby of mine. I love taking pictures and I liked seeing how other photographers saw the world. My favorite photograph was the one with the bus driver, where there was a refelection of the city through the windshield of the bus. It looked like the man was disappearing into the city. To me, it represented how many individuals travel in the city and shows how lost you get. I thought this picture was the coolest out of them all and it inspired me alot.
Since I couldn’t make one of the enrichment workshops, I had to make one up at the career center. For my makeup enrichment workshop, I was given the choice of attending any workshop offered by the career center. I was actually pretty pleased because the workshop definitely helped and had to do with my future career. The workshop I ended up choosing was on Business Dining Etiquette. Going into the workshop I thought it was silly that there was a workshop that dealt with this seemingly unimportant detail. However, after the conclusion of the workshop I understood that I was wrong, and business dining etiquette made particular impressions on what kind of person you were.
Instead of going over all the specific details of the workshop, or all the rules of business dining etiquette, I will try and give a brief overview of the various aspects that business dining etiquette entails. Before I begin, I would like to note the importance behind business dining etiquette, and specifically what relevance it has with career advancement and your future in general. Many recruiters and bosses use dinner outings to help them determine whether or not they would like you to either a) work for their company, or in the case of your present boss b) be promoted. They may invite you to dinner one day to discuss a possible future with them. Now, if you do not have prior knowledge of how to behave or act on such an occasion, you are royally $%^&. For example, you might screw it up by putting your elbows on the table. Maybe you won’t shake your hosts hand before or even after the dinner. Or you could be a total idiot and have one drink too many, and talk about how many women you’ve slept with in the last week (0). Any of these mistakes and your future with that recruiter or boss is most probably gone, and you’re either stuck without a job or without a promotion. However, if you do learn proper business dining etiquette techniques, you’re one step closer to that promotion or that exlusive, high paying job. So, pretty much it is in your best interest to learn the proper business dining etiquette rules and manners.
First and foremost, when you meet that recruiter or boss it’s always necessary to shake their hand both before and after your meal. Secondly, you should never keep your elbows on the table as it is very rude. Keep your back straight at all times, and maintain good eye contact with your host while he is speaking. Never, and i mean never, speak with your mouth full. You don’t want that chewed piece of meat being spit in your bosses face.Let the host order first, you always want to be courteous. Don’t ask the waiter to explain the menu either, you want to appear decisive when ordering. DO NOT ORDER ALCOHOL. This will make you look pretty dumb, your boss will question your professionality. Always remember to hold your fork with your left hand and your knife with your right. Always try and avoid political, religious, or philosophical arguments. You never know what kind of background your boss might have, so don’t go there.
My first semester at Baruch has definitely been a tumultuous time. I can’t really say I’ve enjoyed most parts, but there have been times that I thought I had made the right decision by coming to Baruch. I have met some really extraordinary people that have expanded my knowledge on different things. So I’m pretty thankful for that. Some aspects concerning Baruch’s infracture have made significant impacts on my experience here. Convocation- At convocation I met some future friends, but for the most part I thought I was underwhelming, combined with the fact that I was extremely sick. Adjusting to Baruch Culture- the baruch culture is definitely unique. It is unlike most colleges because of the commuter-based student body. Adjusting to it wasn’t too hard though, I got used to it after the first week or so. Research Success- not really too sure what the context is, but I think I have had research success because I have done well in all my classes. I have used many different sources such as google, wikipedia, and other reliable sources. I have cited properly and effectively to give authors their deserved credit. Communication Skills- my communication skills are pretty developed and I can get across any point that I try to relay. This is an important trait to possess because you will need good communication skills in every aspect of your life whether it be in your career or in your social life. Leadership & Service- I’ve tried to get involved in a myriad of clubs such as FES. I have also tried to give back to others and have attended some charitable events as well. Academic Success Strategies- I studied what I had to and in the right way to achieve academic success. This included some late night study sessions and early morning cram sessions. Ethics- I always try to follow a moral compass as it never fails me. I think it’s wrong to cheat others, no matter what the justification is. Career Planning- I intend to become an economist and have consulted many professionals on how to achieve this goal. The OCR at Baruch is phenomenal as they advised me very well and have helped me revise my resume to look very polished.
My trip to Rubin Museum was definitely a memorable one. I thought it would be quite arduous, but it was refreshing to change scenery and take my mind away from studying. I hadn’t visited a museum in a long time before that and was eager to wrap my head around some new artwork that I’d never seen before. I attended Rubin with one of my close friends Stefan, who goes to Hofstra. He’s a big art geek and loves to go to museums for fun. We went on a monday afternoon, and took the Lirr to penn station and walked to the museum. The artwork there was unique from the other museums I’ve been to. The museum is dedicated solely to Himalayan artwork. There was a ton, and I mean a ton of Tibetan art, something that was particularly interesting to me as I closely the tibetan independence movement. I’m also pretty interested in the buddhist religion, so the museum definitely fostered this interest even more. To sum up the experience, I enjoyed the Rubin Museum very much, and I hope I will get the chance to visit another time.
WELL, I LOVE ALL THE WORKSHOPS. NOT SURE WHICH ONE IS MY FAVORITE ONE. i liked the art galley one, it really opened my eyes to some new perspectives in life. For the most part i thought it was boring as shit. maybe because im dont know how to appreciate art, i like the one with color with the guy smoking a cigarette under the red light in front of that store. its something about that picture that stuck with me. it will be forever engraved in my depths on my mind. I realize how much thought goes into something that we all just take for granted. We all have become desensitized of the every day life of new york city. i think sometimes were just too busy with out own lifes that we forget how beautiful the simple things are in life. next time i feel overwhelmed ill just stop and enjoy the moment.
The photography workshop was the best one, i mean it still wasn’t every fun but it was better then listening to to men talking about the lesbian gay bisexual or whatever club and better this listening to voices. it was basically pick the best of the worst. The photography workshop had a few cool pictures i like the one from bloody Sunday seconds before shots were fired. The lady who gave us the tour was very into what she was doing so that was pretty cool to have someone who knew so much about a topic and ran the gallery talking to you about it. Thats all.
In my opinion, the Baruch voices was the best workshop. The workshop was funny and comical. I enjoyed it very much. What I loved about it is that the monologues that were read, were written by average students like me. The monologues were written about random things and personal things. I like that because I can relate to many of them. I also loved how the four people performed the monologues. They had to have some experience in theather or speech because they were not nervous and they performed the monologues with tremendous energy, effort and they made it seem real.
My favorite had to be the art exhibition. we got to look around the museum and saw some cool art. most of the pictures were actually taken in different spots of NYC so it was nice to see something we could relate two. the baruch voices was also really interesting and the actors did a really good job presenting the monologues. overall both were pretty fun.
I preferred the photography gallery. Some of the pictures were pretty great, lots of really good examples of photography done well. The monochrome stuff was cool, and the themes felt familiar being mostly inspired by cities.
Voices. Hand down voices. The first one. I distinctly remember that young man in the yellow shirt working it across the stage. He was so fucking fierce.
also LOL@ simon’s post
the workshop that i liked the most was the one to teach you etiquette in the gay community and how to make gays feel welcome in the work environment. i liked that one because it gave me insite on things i did not know offended the gay community
I really enjoyed the photography workshop we went to because I like to take pictures. Well, I like to develop pictures really. So going to that workshop really inspired me to get back into photography and look into joining the photography club next semester. I even went home and brought my 35 mm camera back to school with me along with old film and paper. I can’t wait to get back into photography!