Who I am
Throughout my life, I have always received this assignment in my first year of a new school, whether it was middle school, high school, or college. I have always struggled to write about myself because I find that I am constantly changing throughout the different phases of my life.
Today, I stand at eighteen years of age with a slight clue to what I want to become in the future. I intend on pursuing Business at Baruch College, but what department of business I have not figured out yet. When I was younger, I actually wanted to be a basketball player. Instead of practicing basketball when I was young, I started to play handball. Handball has been part of my life for nine years now, and it’s the sport I enjoy the most.
I have just one sibling who is three years older than I am. Having an older brother was fun while growing up; I can say all the things my brother taught me when I was younger has had a huge impact on who I am today. I look up to my brother because he balances schoolwork and his hobbies well. He also relies on nobody but himself for his success. Currently, my brother is in Chicago concentrating on school. Being the only son around the house definitely gives me more responsibility, but I understand that responsibility grows with age.
If my friends were to describe me, they would describe me as a shy and quiet person. I have never been the social type of person, but as I get older I learn to be more comfortable with communicating with others. I also learn to appreciate the different types of friendship that come along in my life.
Currently, the main obstacle that I’m facing is the transition to college life. It is a tremendous challenge to maintain the GPA that I want due to the fact that my classes are a lot harder than before. Another factor that adds into the difficulty of college is work. Every week, I work Monday through Friday from 3 P.M. to 7 P.M. This forces me to manage my time wisely in order to finish my homework assignments. Nevertheless, College has been a great experience for me so far since it gives me the freedom that I’ve always wanted.
