Blog Post #3:

Meeting New People. N.d. Photograph. Travelpro Luggage Blog. Travelpro. Web. 2 Dec. 2012. <http://travelproluggageblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/meeting-people-in-new.jpg.gif>.

Blog Post #4:

My favorite workshop of the semester was definitely when we went to the Rubin Museum. The art and culture of the Himalayans made me more aware of the world around me, and reminded me that there are vast differences between different parts of the world. What is normal for one region, may seem out of the ordinary, or overdone to another region. By seeing the art, I was also able to closely examine the similarities between the pieces, and use my analyzing skills to find common themes. Finally, this trip has made me very excited for the Chase Seminar ANT 1000H course I am taking next semester, since it will be taught in conjunction with the Rubin Museum. When the class begins, I will be able to have a pre-existing knowledge of the museum, and all it has to offer.

It was 9am on a Sunday morning in mid-May, I was still weary eyed, as I stepped into Baruch College. Upon entering, I noticed some friendly people, both student admissions ambassadors and adult admissions counselors. One of these counselors took down my name to sign me in, and instructed me that breakfast was being served in the cafeteria. Although this was the second college open house I had visited, I immediately knew that this was the right place for me. The friendly tour guides showed my Dad and I around the modern Vertical Campus, and then over to the library, with it’s own Subatomic Trading Floor. Throughout the entire morning, I marveled around, taking in the modern-day feeling of the place. The current students seemed to enjoy the place, and raved about their wonderful experiences, and how it would leave them well prepared for the real world. One of these students even showed a large group of us up to the future Baruch dorms. Getting onto the subway was interesting, as she had to keep refilling the Metrocard to swipe everyone in.

Fast-forward 17 months later, and here I am, a freshman, attending a Sunday open house. This time, however, I am in the opposite role, and I am one of the Admissions Ambassadors providing the tours circulating the campus. I am one of the people instructing people on where to go for breakfast. More importantly, I am the one who many visitors come to asking questions and for words of advice. I am also the one leading the tour, to make sure everyone makes it onto the subway and up to the dorms.

Now, many of my fellow peers and tour attendees ask me how I know so much about the campus, and how I am so involved at such a low student status. Well, I knew that at Baruch, as in the real world, I would be required to seek out opportunities for myself to become active in the school community. Over the summer, I had joined the admissions ambassador club, providing tours and working in the welcome center with the admissions department. Then, I also became involved with the Lexicon yearbook, and will be working directly with the business development team. With them, I help out finding sponsors for the yearbook. Very soon, I will also be applying for a position on TEAM Baruch. With this opportunity, I will be able to provide my experience to assist the new incoming freshman with their introduction to Baruch. Hopefully, in the spring, I will be an Orientation Leader, and next fall, will hopefully become a Freshman Seminar peer mentor.

Many students ask me why I am so involved on campus, rather than hanging out in my dorm room. Many think that it is some sort of crime to become so involved and possess so much school spirit for a CUNY school. The fact of the matter is, however, that these people are some of the same population who told me that Baruch has no social life or school spirit whatsoever.

My name is Daniel Kennedy, however, I prefer to be called Danny. Family wise, I have an older brother who is a senior in college, my mom, dad, and my 2 dogs. I am from Morristown, New Jersey, about an hour outside of the city, in northern NJ. I do live in the dorms on 97^th and 3^rd on the Upper East Side, so the 6 is my lifeline to Baruch. Although I just moved to the city about a month ago, I am absolutely not a stranger to the city, as I have been coming here very often, since before I could even walk. I like how in the city, I can rely on public transportation, since back in New Jersey, I have to drive pretty much everywhere. I do, however, enjoy New Jersey for both its beautiful beaches (which are NOTHING like the Jersey Shore TV show) and its wonderful views of the city.

One of my favorite things to do is travel, and lucky for me, I have family in Santa Barbara, California. I try to get out there once, or even twice, each year. The first picture is a photo of Santa Barbara, located 90 miles north of LA, it is a beachside town nestled between the beach and the mountains. It is dubbed “The American Riviera.” The next picture was taken on my way to Santa Barbara. The planes in the picture are of the Denver Airport. It was the day after Christmas, and when I took off at 7am from Newark, it was pouring rain. In Denver, there was a blizzard. Literally, thirty minutes after that pic, the sun came out and my plane was taking off to Santa Barbara, where it was 68 and sunny! I also have a pic of myself in front of the Eiffel Tower. Last spring break, I took a trip to visit my friend studying in London. For one day, we took the train to Paris. It really was just like in the movies. The picture of me in the jacket and tie was taken on Easter, with my older brother, who is 21. The pictures of the dogs are my dogs, Charlie (White) and Henry (Black). The photo of the beach was taken in Ocean Grove, a town where I go with my grandparents at the Jersey Shore every summer. Finally, the picture of me on the segway was taken when I went with my friend (the other person in the picture). My friend was traveling to Chicago to look at colleges last November, and we had a long weekend, so I decided to tag along. In fact, I didn’t even pay a dime for my plane ticket since I had enough miles through traveling with United Airlines.

At Baruch, I plan to major in Corporate Communications, with a minor in IT.

Anyway, enough about me, tell me about YOU!