FRO13 EWC

Upon my arrival to Baruch, I didn’t really know what to expect. The only previous knowledge I had about the college was from what the media has taught me; tons of work, tons of alcohol and tons of sex. I beg to differ, in my case anyway. At the beginning of the semester the work load wasn’t as difficult as I had envisioned it to be based on what I learned from TV. I’ve never considered myself a “school person” but my grades were decent without me having to try. Now…not so much. I study more than I have in my ENTIRE life, only to receive the grades I got when I didn’t even open my textbook. Trying to balance what you want to do and what you need to do is usually difficult. While I do feel like my priorities are in order, it’s just hard to find that balance. I don’t want my college experience to be only about my grades. I want to build bonds and make memories that will last me a lifetime, but that’s clearly easier said than done. The course loads themselves are not too unbearable, its how heavily weighted each exam is that worries me the most. In terms of school, I DO NOT work well under pressure. I have since learned to adjust my study habits and while my grades are slightly improving, they are still not where I want them to be, but this is only my first semester. I’m hopeful that I will get the hang of things, hopefully sooner rather than later. I have lost sleep and gained puffy dark circles under my eyes but its all part of the journey.