This was my  first semester at Baruch college, and one word that best describes the experience is “different”. I believed I was prepared for the transition from high school to college but when I started the semester, I was almost overwhelmed by the change of pace. In comparison to college, it seemed like high school pampered me while college thrusted me out in to reality and left me to fend for myself. The largest difference was the grading system. Basically my whole grade is comprised by test grades and this put the largest amount of stress on me. I may have made college seem dreadful and depressing so far but that is not entirely true; there are many good aspects in attending college (specifically Baruch). Some of the good aspects are being able to make many new friends and less homework. Though there was less homework, there is also a lot more studying.

The thing i cherish most about college (Baruch) is the sense of freedom that it gives me. This freedom is a double-edged sword. It allows you more time to do activities that you’d want to do since there is less class time and essentially makes you realize that you’re an adult now. If you use your time poorly though, it can hurt you. No teacher tells you what to do word for word anymore and check homework daily to make sure you did it. Everything rests upon yourself.

This picture of my four friends and me was taken in school. It is a combination of my old and new friends. Making the right friends is important while attending college. It is a good representation of my first semester at Baruch because  these are the people who shared the same classes with me and most likely had the same thoughts and troubles that I had. Together though, we were able to grow  accustomed to this new life. The smile on our faces show that we are doing well in college and that we’re not afraid of this new chapter in our life. That we’re prepared to overcome any challenges that life and Baruch has in store for us.

The first thing that popped in to my mind when I was given this assignment was the post that I had to do on WordPress for English class. The only difference is that I get to add pictures this time. The pictures I chose represent who I am for the most part and what makes me who I am. My friends and family have definitely shaped me into the person that I am today. Without them, I don’t know what type of person I would’ve become. I can also say that I love my family for all they have done for me these past 18 years; feeding, supporting, and most importantly caring for me. In my 18 years of life, I have met many people and have made many friends, but most of them can’t be called my real friends. These select few people that I have been friends with over the duration of several years, are the people that I can always be myself around and are constantly helping me become a better person. School also created a heavy impact on my life. Most of my life has been spent inside a classroom; it would be hard not to be affected by it. It shaped me into a more intelligent person and has taught me many things, like the rights I have as an American citizen. If I were to describe myself, I would say that I’m a jubilant and friendly person. I have a very positive view of life and am constantly smiling. I love to help others with whatever they require assistance in, and am always looking to provide help for someone in need; this doesn’t mean I’m Superman, I’m referring to helping someone with their work or do a favor for whoever asks.  When I’m not helping someone, I like to challenge myself with anything that I believe to be hard or requires a lot of thought process to complete. Whether it be a game of chess to a hard question or a puzzle. You can also say that I’m pretty athletic; I love to play sports and exercise. I can play just about any sport, but my favorite sport would have to be basketball. Playing basketball has made me more sociable and hard working. My last defining trait would be my laziness. I can sometimes be quite lazy and when I am feeling lazy, I love to take naps. It doesn’t happen very often but it does happen. Like when I get home from school or the rare cases when I’m in class. I hope this gives you a better view of who I am. Below, you can click on the link to enjoy some pictures I have assembled for your viewing. Half are mine and half I got off the internet.

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