My First semester at Baruch was definitely  an eye opener.

In the beginning my eyes were closed, not literally but in the sense that i based my decisions and judgements solely off my experiences. I quickly learned that this was not the way to go, so as the semester progressed i gradually opened my eyes, again figuratively, allowing new friendships to form, and with those friendships came new experiences. When i think about my first semester at Baruch now, my eyes are wide open, i think about everyone Ive met , all the new friends i made and all the good times I had.

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Although the museum trip is barley hanging on in my memory, i can recount two pictures that were burned into my mind, The portrait of the woman who lived during the dust bowl, and The police walking through a town in riot gear and bystanders watched. What caught my attention in the woman’s portrait was the fact that this woman showed absolutely no emotion in the picture itself but i was able to sense her pain, and suffering from living during that time period. The other photograph of the police in riot gear, i feel that based off the bystanders faces this was a normal occurrence because they did not look scared or angry, they were calm even allowing their kids to watch what was going on. As i think about my experience, it is astonishing how works of art can impact, and influence somebody. And i guess as the saying goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words.”

Dear Professor Trapani,

I was unable to take the Calculus Midterm on October 18th due to a severe allergic reaction i had earlier that day. I am feeling much better and I was hoping we can reschedule the exam. I have a valid doctors note if needed., and I greatly appreciate your time.

Sincerely, Anthony Campanello

Not Afraidby Eminem     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5-yKhDd64s

This song shows that I am independent. It represents my ability to stand up for what I believe in, as well as being able to face the challenges that life throws at me. “I’m not afraid, to take a stand, everybody come take my hand”

 All I Wantby A Day to Remember    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn-6eOxnEMI

Shows that I am content with the choices I have made and that I am looking forward to my future.

Basket Caseby Green Day      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUTGr5t3MoY

This song symbolizes being young, restless and stressed out. This song can relate to my life because I am currently young, going through the trials and tribulations associated with being young. I am restless from all that psychology reading we have to do, and I am stressed out about all the uncertainties in life, and what might happen next.” I am one of those melodramatic fools, neurotic to the bone no doubt about it”

Good Riddance by Green Day     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bTdLi0YUVM

This song represents my life, and most likely everyone else’s in block 9, in a state of transition. Going from high school to college is like night and day. Being able to come out on top after those changes makes all the difference. “It’s something unpredictable, but in the end is right, I hope you had the time of your life”   

Radio Activeby Imagine Dragons      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktvTqknDobU

Represents a new beginning, one without someone controlling what you do. Another comparison of high school and college when in high school your constantly being aided and push to succeed, while in college its only you, no one is holding your hand.

Lean On Me by Bill Withers     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJZ3bcPr-Ds                     

I can relate to this song because I am a dependable person. I am also not afraid to ask for help, nor do I judge those who ask me for help. “You just call on me brother, when you need a hand. We all need somebody to lean on”

Remember the Name by Fort Minor     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDvr08sCPOc

When I set my mind to something you better watch out, this song represents determination to overcome challenges in life and strive to be the best I can be.    “10% luck, 20% skill, 15% concentrated power of will, 5% pleasure, 50% pain, and 100% reason to remember the name”

Life is a Highway by Rascal Flatts      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvsmRuRp4cM

This song symbolizes how life can take you on some wild rides, through the good times and the bad, just try and hold on. You never know where it will take you next.

The Times They Are A Changin by Bob Dylan     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCWdCKPtnYE

This song shows how I’m able to adopt change and go with the flow. It represents how Life is constantly changing, either change with it or sink like a stone. “You better start swimming, or you’ll sink like a stone, for the times they are a changing”

It’s Time by Imagine Dragons     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sENM2wA_FTg

Represents being able to get up after life knocks you down and keep moving forward, life is a game of inches and you must fight for every last one of them. “so this is where you fell, and I am left to sell, the path that heaven runs through miles of clouded hell”