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My name is Gabriella. I hope that I can fulfill any goal that I set for myself. I have two older sisters who are both juniors in college and a younger brother who is in 5^th grade. Most of my high school friends went away to colleges hoping to fulfill the “full college experience.”

My three top concerns about my freshman year at Baruch are the following. First the whole adjustment process from high school to college. Second I am concerned whether or not I will be able to receive the grades that I strive to earn. I hope I can do well on exams. Thirdly my last concern is the transportation. Lateness cannot be blamed on transportation; it will be looked upon as your inability to plan ahead.

So far I realize that it is much harder to make friends in college than high school. I guess that high school was a much more relaxed environment than college is. In Baruch there are so many students. Often I am walking in the crowded hallways not seeing the same face twice. I hope that I will be able to branch out and meet new people.

I’m honestly not sure of how my first year at college will change me. I expect that it will prepare me for my second year though. Let’s all just hope for the best and prepare for the worst.

Hi, I’m Kerian Maharaj. To tell you the truth, I’m still figuring out who I am. It’s a work in progress. I’ll tell you what I do know about myself though. I consider myself to be a passionate individual, trying my best to keep my enthusiasm level high because I believe that is the foundation to success. I enjoying spending time with my friends and family because surrounding yourself with positivity enables motivation and drive. I like dancing, exploring, music, shopping, and simply just having a good time. I’m very friendly and understanding, trying to stay open minded to what our world has to offer.

Top 3 concerns for my freshman year at Baruch?

1. Maintaining a good GPA – Maintaining a good GPA is one of main concerns for the obvious reason that that is the point of being in college – maintaining a solid education level. At the end of the day, your GPA is a calculation of your academic success in a nutshell. That is why I want to be sure to uphold it to a notable standard.

2. Organizing and planning time well – I need to learn more organization skills and tactics because I do not want to put assignments to the last minute. I want to make sure I leave time to socialize and hang out with friends as well as getting some studying done. If I don’t plan my time accordingly it could be detrimental in both aspects and I really don’t want that!

3. Staying positive, trying not to get overwhelmed! – I’ve heard stories where exams and assignments can get way too intense and overwhelming, forming negative and harsh mindsets in students. I don’t want that all because it is so easy to fall into a negative way of thinking, especially when overwhelmed. I know maintaining positivity from the start can reduce the chance of that happening.

So far, I think the most substantial difference between high school and college is the maturity levels. I believe that will play a major role in how the two differentiate. In high school everything seems so minor and petty as opposed to college. In college you’re expected not only by professors but by peers as well to know how to handle yourself in mature and dignified manner. That to me sets the tone of how college life to be.

I’m hoping my first year of college will help me grow into a better me. I hope it makes me more intelligent, positive, compassionate, and understanding. I’m hoping my first year helps develop my potential more. My first year of college will be a new discovery and learning experience, self realization along the way.

My name is Kelvin Nip and I can be describe as a average person. My favorite past time is playing handball and biking. I am not a very talkative person unless I really know you. I really like to sleep and can do so anywhere. I like the colors blacks,red,and blue but mainly black. A lot of people tell me I don’t behavior like a college student but its alright I believe  a person should only be mature when it is absolutely necessary. My top concern at Baruch at Baruch can be describe in one word: time. I never seem to manage time right. I dont have time to study enough to get the grade I want. I dont have enough time to go to clubs that I signed up for. In Baruch the tests are so much harder but i only have 4 day of classes and a lot of breaks in between which is alright. One thing I am use to is a lot of students. My high school was Brooklyn Technical HS and we have close to 6000 students so the crowds dont really brother me and with a lot of people you can just mind your own business. I think first year of college will change the ways I do  things in my life. I think it will make me a more mature person for the better. And thats it:D

Who are you?  Doesn’t seem like it should be a difficult question, but when it is asked I am left pondering its exact meaning. Am I a sum of my life experiences? My social security number? Or am I more? Well, as simple as I can make it is: I am Brianna Todd, a student at Baruch, a friend to some, a best friend to others, a daughter, a granddaughter, a sister, a human on Earth, a writer of a blog.  I am kind when I want to be, I am rude when it’s needed, mostly I’m apathetic and sarcastic, obviously.  I’m a Virgo, hate long walks on the beach, and the beach all together in fact; I like food, and the color blue.  This is just a small part of who I am but it’s the best I can do, and want to do in a public forum.

It is difficult addressing my concerns for the upcoming year at Baruch College because I have none. The prompt on which this is based consists of many logical fallacies, mainly because the question asks you to name your “top 3 concerns about your freshman year at Baruch College and [to] explain [those concerns].” This doesn’t allow room for someone who has none, hence, fallacy.  I suppose I now am forced to be concerned about whether this response will earn me a failing mark, but as Freshman Seminar is only a pass fail course and I have completed the assignment… I digress.

So far I have yet to notice any difference from high school to Baruch, besides the price of course. Coming to college I expected to have a little more fun, perhaps a party or two but that has yet to happen, the dorms aren’t that exciting either. Other than that, due to freshman block, I see the same people all day every day, and not that I don’t like these people, I do, I just figure for such a populated college in the city I should be exposed to a little more diversity, however I am going around with the same group of people as I had in AP courses in high school.  Oh, but I forgot, the commute is different as well, I now take a train instead of a bus.

How do I believe college will change me?  Apparently I’ll be able to tell the future and answer this question.  I have yet to develop that special ability yet, so I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.  Who knows perhaps my contempt for writing a blog will disintegrate.

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 !

So yah hey like the title says took me about 2 days to figure out how to post no joke, so with that i think it says a pretty good bit about me both good and bad. Persistent yet completely oblivious to the obvious. On another Note if you look at my profile it shows sesame street characters saying they will work for food. Why not sure but it makes me giggle so i decided lets go for it. Hmm what else is there really to say i mean i am pretty much just one to go with the flow of everything assuming college would change that maybe it wont no idea cant think about things to much the whole point is for it to be a surprise when it happens. Hmm concerns i am afraid ill be an outcast and every will one hate me and i will be so sad that i will drop out and be a hobo? I guess that’s a concern not one i really think about often but sure enough its concerning i guess. I have like 300 more words to fill up just cause i dont like leaving things 1/2 done so yah guess that’s something else about me i finish what i start again take that how you will good or bad. What do i think college will be like well i think it will be full of cheap take out countless hours of wandering the streets pretending i know where i am going even though i am completely clueless. That’s something about the city dont want to look confused you dont just turn around and walk back the way you came you have to go full circle so that you dont look like a tourist. Get confused a lot on campus to but there is a lot of random benches so if all else fails i just sit down and  pretend that is where i was aiming to go the whole time then casually look up what floor i am supposed to be on.  How is college different then high school  well i never wrote a blog thing like this in high school so i guess that’s different the freedom oh the sweet freedom the go anywhere when ever you want between class is amazing sometimes on long breaks i forget i am even in school. Speaking of sweet  coffee every where star bucks on every corner back in high school i never saw anything even close to this its actually kinda amazing that no matter how many i find they always seem to be full and have lines i hate lines to simple not spontaneous like this random jump to ranting about lines. Well 450 words in and i have to say if you made it this far i congratulate you  you already have a glimpse into the world i live in ,who ever you are its been fun now its time to make like a tree and leave (haha that was almost clever). Like and Comment if those are options.

The Man of Many Words- Felix

Side Note: Over 500 words #yolo

Side Side Note: I hate yolo and that previous note was meant to be read sarcastically if you did then grats here is your hypothetical trophy but if you  didn’t  go back and read it correctly

My name is Michael. I live in brooklyn right now. I go to baruch college.

I’m Reina, 20, etc.  I was a new yorker turned Japan transplant and now I’m a new yorker again.  I’m a music junkie.  Classical, alternative rock, underground hip-hop, swing jazz, electronica, indie, house – pretty much everything (screamo is a little questionable).  I’m a fiction fiend.  Murakami and Fitzgerald are cool.  I’m just an anything-to-do-with-the-arts enthusiast, which makes me wonder why I’m at a business concentrated school.  I’m shy, neutral, focused, and ready for whatever Baruch throws at me.

Side note: I saw Snoop Dogg today outside the Salvation Army on 46th and it was pretty funny.

I have no idea what that title means – but it spoke to me. So now I shall try to analyze why space flavored lollipops are like myself. Well obviously lollipops are sweet, and I am sweet. But lollipops also don’t last forever. Eventually you finish them and the sweetness leaves a weird aftertaste in your mouth. Space is really big. Like goes on forever big. Its also surprisingly empty. It has all this room for awesomeness and then BAM – kinda falls short. But that potential for awesomeness counts too right. Space is really amazing from far away too. Then you get up close to a star or something and run the risk of dying from, well a number of things – lack of air, heat, flying debris…. Space is apparently a lot more complicated then a lollipop.

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Hi. I’m Yan Mei. I was born in China and has lived in the US for twelves years. Even though I’ve been in the US for 12 years, I’ve have never been to any other places other than New York City. I have went back to China but that was 7 years ago. I hope to make lots of money and travel around.

I also hope to make money to get myself some art supplies. I want to be able to do art (specifically painting) whenever I want.

This is one of the pieces I have done in high school. It is made from burning the wood.

This was a black-and-white painting but the one shown here is just a photo of a postcard of one of my paintings. I love looking at the painting from far away.

Being college has been very different so far because I don’t have a painting class everyday anymore and my friends are not around. Lets hope I make some friends in Baruch soon but I know that will be hard. I also hope to not get lazy at the middle of the semester because I know I do that sometimes.