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The workshop proved to be completely useless to me just as i had expected. I had no idea what was going on about 80 percent of the time, all i know is they played a video that was WAY too long and didnt hold the students’ attention in the least bit. It obviously could not have inspired me because I had no idea what was going because of all the talking, but mostly because the video was so boring. I am aware that the workshop was to motivate us to volunteer but they just did not go about it in the right way.

But its much better now I swear

It was not exactly my deepest desire to come to Baruch, but over the last 3 months I’ve gotten more used to it, and more accepting. Although I would still have preferred to go away for college, I think I can manage here. Although at first I hated the idea of a Block program, I came to see its benefits and really am glad Baruch instituted it for freshmen. It taught me to be patient with the people I meet and to not be so cynical. It’s just unfortunate that so many people, particularly freshmen, forget that they are not in high school anymore and that there is a certain way to act in college that demonstrates maturity. That is probably the hardest for me to deal with in Baruch, but I guess immature people will always exist anywhere I go so its not just a Baruch thing.

1. What have you learned about yourself through your self-assessments and how has this affected your choice of a major?

I didn’t really learn anything new about myself., but the self assessment reinforced the point that i have come to terms with, which is the fact that i am going into a field i don’t really care much for. I should be going into another department of study but that department wont help me get a job or make money so I’m stuck going for the sustainable option.

2. How do these results reflect a change from what you expected or planned for yourself previously?

These results do not reflect a change from what I expected or planned for myself. I know I do not want to go into the field that I am going to, but that does not mean I wont. I already knew all this.

3. How did participating in Focus 2 help you clarify a future direction for yourself?

It didnt really help me clarify a future direction. I know what I am going into, and an online self-assessment test wont  really change my mind about something as important as my career, especially one i’ve thought about and reconsidered hundreds of times before on my own.

My group chose to do Blood Donation as our topic for the New York Times assignment because we believe it is very important for people. especially students, to be aware of the necessity for blood, not just in New York, but all over the world. Making posts about this important topic allows students in Baruch to be reminded that they have the opportunity to donate blood in many areas, and help save many peoples lives. Blood is always necessary in hospitals. Just make sure to eat a big breakfast!

I’m Gabriella Roytman, but most of my friends call me Gab or Gabby. I chose to create a playlist, but for some reason the website I used is not working, so I will link you to each song on youtube, and explain why it I love it so much. The first song is by the Weeknd, aka Abel Tesfaye, who has the most beautiful voice in the world. The song is called “Wanderlust“, a feeling that I can absolutely relate to. It is about freedom and exploration, and being “in love with something bigger than love.” I love to travel and explore new places so this song definitley hits close to home. Next, is a song by PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake, called “Over here“. I honestly just really like the vibe of this song and the amazing mood it puts me in. Next is a song by Beach House called “Master of None“. This song is so beautiful. “Jack of all trades, master of none.” I think that quote really describes the place I am right now in life: trying many new things, but not yet picking one to “master.” Next is a song by Belle & Sebastian called “The Boy With the Arab Strap.” The lyrics “color my life with the chaos of trouble, ’cause anything’s better than posh isolation” are also something I can relate to. I do not want to live a life in “dank submission” as Bukowski would say. Anything but ordinary please, which brings me to my next song by Avril Lavigne called just that.. “Anything But Ordinary” The next is one of my favorite songs of all time, by Modest Mouse called “Float on.” It is a song about carrying on through the toughest times. “Even if things end up a bit too heavy, we’ll all float on.” I think that really captures my essence, for I am a firm believer of never giving up. In fact this song has been an inspiration through some of the toughest times in my life. The next three songs are just a few mellow jams that my friends and I like to sing along to when we hang. Although their lyrics are not incredibly relatable to me, these are the songs I have made some amazing memories to, and every time I listen to them, they take me back to those amazing times: “Everybody“, “Stolen Car“, and “Hotel California“. Finally the last song, is by Empire of the Sun, and is my favorite song of all time. “Walking on a Dream” basically sums up my life. “Searching for the thrill of it” is my motto. Life is about finding fun in everyday, and living to the fullest. “All we got is tonight that is right till first light”; basically: CARPE DIEM.