Hey there, my name is Sarah Olivo, I’m 18 years old, and I’m a Christian. My family and I are from the Dominican Republic and I can honestly say that I take pride in my roots. I love the spring and summer time, the beach, my family, and the flavorful and spicy Spanish music that derives from places South of the Equator and in the Caribbean. My Hispanic roots only contribute a small part of my entire composure. Raised in Queens, New York my family and I have had our fair share of experiences that have gotten us to where we are today and have contributed to shaping me into the person I am now. Growing up I never had any older siblings to look to for guidance or advice and as an older sister I’ve realized that the best guidance and advice that I can give is to lead by example. My job requires me to do much of this since I work with grade school children. They may be a hassle and test my patience constantly but they’re witty humor and innocent comments (such as suggesting that college emails only work when we’re in college) always remind me why I love what I do. I consider myself to be undecided when it comes to my career and although childcare seems like an option its not the only thing I would like to limit myself to.
As of now I’m just trying to enjoy whats left of my dependence. As strange as it may sound, my dependence on my family is something that I see as assuring and protective. Independence means a lot of self reliance and complete responsibility for my actions and decisions as well as their consequences. The future is a scary thing but completely inevitable and the most that I can do is approach it slowly and cautiously with a positive attitude and worry-free mindset, besides, worrying never makes anything better, so why bother, right? Above all I take great pride in my faith and also consider it to play a huge role in my life. The songs that I’ve chosen are those that I feel round up who I am as well as some of my musical interests.
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Hi my name is Maria. I was born and raised in Russia, and currently live in Queens, NY. I consider myself a very optimistic and laid back person. I am very determined to do well in school and get a good job in my future. I hope to succeed in life and find a great job so that I would have enough money to travel the world. I do not know exactly what I want to do in life, however I do know that I want a math related major. Sadly, It takes a long time for me to write essays. I’m definitely an outdoor person and I always need something to do. I love planning things ahead of time, and try to experience as many things as I could. I try to “Live in the moment” and make the best out of life. I always smile, and try to bring out the positive side of any situation. I love traveling and going to new places. One thing that I think is interesting about me is that I have been to Alaska and France! I like to listen to all different types of music. I chose songs that are upbeat and songs that I listen to put me in a happy mood (:
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Hey guys, my name is Lisa. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. I’ve never been out of NY before, and I’d love to visit new places. My parents are both Chinese, which makes me Chinese, too. I come from Brooklyn Technical High School. Even though I was in the Environmental Engineering major in high school, I don’t plan to do anything in that field. As of now, I’m undecided in what I want to major in ): I love funny things, and I love to laugh. I feel most comfortable around people who take things lightly and aren’t too serious about the non-important things in life. Throughout college, I hope to achieve many things. I want to become someone who knows she is and what she wants – someone who’s completely self-assured and not afraid to take any path in life. Most of all, I want to make something of myself so that my parents and grandparents can be proud of who I’ve become. I have a long way to go before I reach my goals, but I try to better myself every day.
I really love listening to music, which is why I decided to include a playlist in this blog post. I listen to music most of the time when I’m at home or on the train, and I even listen to it while I sleep. Music is a beautiful thing, and I think life would be quite bland without it. The music I usually choose to listen to depends on my mood. I also don’t like to limit what music I listen to, because if I do, how would I know what I really like? I’ve heard that my music taste is quite unexpected, but I hope you guys like these songs as much as I do (:
Posted by Lisa Huang on September 19th, 2013Read MoreComments Off on BLOG POST 1 (LISA HUANG)
My name is Sam Jin. I was born and raised in New Jersey and have come to New York for school. I am Korean-American and have a younger brother. I chose the songs I chose in the playlist I made because they’re a rough outline of what my music tastes look like. In a way, you could say that I just chose a bunch of artists that I like. However, I know for a fact that the music I’ve listened to has shaped me indefinitely. Music has been a big part of my life for all of my life, and I’ve always been playing an instrument since the age of four. So this playlist is just a glimpse into the many things that have inspired me, musically and lyrically.
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Hey guys! My name is Niloy. I was born in the United States but both of my parents are from Bangladesh. I live in Queens, New York. I would describe myself as someone who is very optimistic and tries to make the best out of any situation. I truly believe and live by the saying that “everything happens for a reason.” Although I may come across as a tad bit quiet and shy, I am really a friendly person! I’ve always taken school very seriously and I’ve always been motivated to do my absolute best. I’m currently undecided on what I want to major in but I’m hoping Baruch can help me find something that I’m not only good at but something that I also enjoy. Whatever it is, my number one goal in life has always been to be successful. Not only for me, but also to repay my parents for all that they have done for me. Family and friends mean everything to me and I could not have asked for better people to be in my life. So I created a musical playlist that is mostly filled with songs that I believe either relates to me or ones that motivate and inspire me. I’m a fan of most types of music but I particularly enjoy listening to pop and R&B songs. Most of the songs in my play list are motivational, upbeat, feel-good songs that never get old to me no matter how many times I’ve listened to them.
Hey guys! I’m Karina, nice to meet you all. I’m Dominican and Ecuadorian. Let me tell you about myself. Honestly, I’m just a regular kid. I will always be a kid at heart; afraid of growing up. To think that the decisions i make now will affect who i am in the future is a really big responsibility. It was all easy when we were kids; i think everyone would agree. No worries, no stress. But, i feel as though we don’t necessarily have to change who we are. I love Spongebob, and don’t you forget it! I honestly have no shame. I’m a goofball, i can laugh at almost anything. But that doesn’t mean i don’t take things seriously. I actually take school very seriously, as well as any other type of work. I owe this to my family, who have always been there to support me in any type of situation. I love them and can’t live without them.I don’t know where in this world i would be without their support. Even my younger cousins give me confidence in my future. I follow the saying, “fall seven times, stand up eight”. Now matter how hard things may get, i know that i should never give up. So i guess this is me. I’m outgoing, i love food, I’m a goofball, i love football (jets fan), etc. I hope you guys like the video, i just added this to show, in a way, my kid side (starring my little cousins).
PS. I tried to explain myself in the order of the pictures.
Hi guys!!! This will be our blog for the fall semester. It is a continuous work in progress and is where you are expected to post your blog responses and anything else that becomes required of you.
Hope you are as excited as I am to begin your voyage through Baruch, and remember Paige and I are here to make it easier for you in anyway we can.
Prior to each deadline we will outline the requirements of each post and I will post a basic example of what each post should include as a reference for those who need it. Even though they are mandatory try to have fun with them, and be respectful to others in the group since each post serves as a representation of you.
