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Ramsha Suhail
Monologue
A random man in a suit starts walking very fast alongside me. “You should smile more often.” I think to myself “I’m getting late for my interview” and start walking faster, determined to avoid any further conversation. “You look very driven! You know I used to be a bank manager!” thankfully the subway station comes into view and I disappear inside. I guess I should admit that the New Yorker attitude has gotten to me, even after spending a year abroad, in beautiful Dubai!
My dad had decided that, for the experience, he would send me abroad for a year, and I chose Dubai as the place to be sent to, because, well, it’s Dubai! Underwater hotels, the tallest building in the world, ice skating rinks at the mall, you name it, Dubai is amazing. I relaxed through my entire year, learned to play polo and live the good life, because it was possible! My senior year of high school, I was introduced to so many new people, and at some point during the year, I started missing home. I didn’t have that same feeling, even with all the luxury, as I did in New York City. They say it is truly the greatest city in the world. My time spent in Dubai made me realize that it is up to me alone to decide if I want to go further in my life and to take advantage of every single opportunity that comes my way, no matter how small. It’s incredible how much you wish for things when they aren’t there. My grandfather’s death during that time left a message – that I had to do something special, for him, as we had an extremely close relationship.
My grandfather is probably also where I got my love for writing from. I write poetry whenever I feel a strong rush of emotion and it helps, tremendously. It’s like a catharsis, and it never fails to work. I have not published anything; its mostly personal writing so I guess I’ll have to wait a while before I’m ready to share it with the world.
Traveling, if you haven’t guessed, is one of the things I’m very passionate about. I have documented my travels to cities in Europe, the United States, and Asia. I have yet to explore Africa, a close friend has invited me to Cape Cod so I’m looking forward to that this summer. Traveling allows me to de-stress and explore places I’m not familiar with. Usually, I take friends to sample the touristy spots and restaurants and I’ve compiled a list of the best places for many things in the various cities I’ve traveled to. It is loads of fun and never gets exhausting.
I guess I consider myself a serious person, which I figured out my first day back in New York. I tend to have a black-and-white perspective when focusing on my goals, which leaves very little room for failure. I’m serious about my family, my future, animal rights and helping to change another person’s life in some way, because that’s one step closer to changing the world, as cliché as that might sound. I don’t really tend to smile when I’m heading to a certain destination, especially when there’s a high chance I’ll be late. But life is a beautiful thing, and there’s so much to smile about, I do agree. I like to believe that nearly nothing is impossible and there are ample opportunities in our life to improve ourselves, every day.

I’m Ramsha and I love traveling. There’s so much out there to explore and I want to see it all! Last year, I spent a year abroad, studying in Dubai. It was an amazing experience and I’m considering doing it again sometime in the near future. This summer alone, I’ve been to   Barcelona, Ibiza, Corfu (which is a beautiful town in Greece) and of course, LA. I love experiencing all sorts of different cultures and collecting cultural pieces from each country/city I visit. So far, I have around 300 items… many of them are Starbucks mugs from cities in Europe! I love anything vintage, its so artsy. My friends and family mean the world to me and I wouldn’t be who I am without their generous support and advice. I’m trying to stay away from mainstream music but its so hard! Adam Levine is the best. Oh & retail therapy is great.

I’m concerned that Baruch, being a commuter school, wont provide me with the entire college experience I’m hoping for. Also, I need an internship soon & I don’t know how the school can help me with that. I’m scared that I’ll end up procrastinating during finals week and go crazy the night before ( like in HS). I think college is all about being more independent, maturing as an individual and finding out who you are. I hope I’ll make the right choices and grow as a person. I’ve always liked a good challenge !