FRO13 LC16

My first semester has been overwhelming and its kind of shocking that it is ending so soon. I have made friends that (knock on wood) will last a lifetime. Within the span of two I have met these amazing people that I feel like I have known my entire life. With their help and presence this first semester has been manageable. I find that this semester has been easier than any of my high school semesters because I think I learned or managed to strike a balance, which has been the most challenging part. In the spring I hope to become closer to the friends that I have made as well as using the techniques that I have learned this semester to successfully carry me through the rest of the year. (Like everyone else I am definitely looking forward to spring break!)

My first semester at Baruch had been academically and socially stimulating. After a break from school I was excited to get back to learning and Baruch provided me with a wonderful opportunity to dive right in. I was pleasantly surprised that most of my professors are not only very trained in their field but also kind and caring human beings. The level of rigor in regards to the courses is challenging but doable because of the help and support offered at Baruch from all perspectives, academic and personal. Most notable is the amazing care and support we received from our advisor Sarah Wagner both at the weekly FRO sessions and individually. I also strongly believe that having an LC for our first semester at Baruch provided us with a comfort and community that we would not have received had we been placed with all new people for each of our classes. I look forward to challenging myself in the spring semester to meet new peers. I also look forward to becoming an educated, well-versed, and productive member of Baruch and our society.

My first semester here at Baruch went much more smoothly then i originally imagined. I wasn’t as overwhelmed as i thought I’d be and I am a lot more organized and responsible than I was in high school. I love going to school in Manhattan, and i love the atmosphere of the school; everyone is striving for success and excellence. I also enjoyed how much I matured from just one semester. I am much more individualistic and I take care of myself much better now. The challenges have been math and just being on top of all the school work. Another challenge is being able to be responsible for everything, for example, professors do not chase you for school work anymore. I’m excited for next semester because i will already be adapted to this new environment.  I am also excited to be taking more interesting classes, and to see if i enjoy an early schedule more.

My first semester here at Baruch went much more smoothly then i originally imagined. I wasn’t as overwhelmed as i thought I’d be and I am a lot more organized and responsible than I was in high school. I love going to school in Manhattan, and i love the atmosphere of the school; everyone is striving for success and excellence. I also enjoyed how much I matured from just one semester. I am much more individualistic and I take care of myself much better now. The challenges have been math and just being on top of all the school work. Another challenge is being able to be responsible for everything, for example, professors do not chase you for school work anymore. I’m excited for next semester because i will already be adapted to this new environment.  I am also excited to be taking more interesting classes, and to see if i enjoy an early schedule more.

This first semester has been an interesting one to say the least. Most of it was spent with me wondering exactly how I ended up in college already, and how this is changing my life. Overall, I enjoyed being able to roam around Manhattan in between classes and being able to partake in such active discussions in virtually all of my classes. My biggest challenge by far has definitely been my math class. Although some may not see it as difficult per se, I feel as though a lack of a solid math background throughout high school has caused me to feel behind now. However, I am actively trying to catch up. What I am most excited about for spring term is applying all of the efficiency and time management skills I’ve learned this semester, to allow myself to stress less and enjoy learning more. I also want to become more involved with clubs and activities to meet some new people so that I can make sure that I am having fun, as well as learning. But overall, I’m just trying not to rush things, take college day by day, and make it the best experience of my life.

 

– Christopher Wassif

I think overall this has been an enjoyable semester. The people of LC16 are an “interesting” bunch. No, really. I think we have lots of personality and really got to know each other. Although I’m definitely looking forward to meeting new people next semester, I will also miss seeing the same group of funny people in every class. I also like how Baruch always has some event going on, and now that I’ve adjusted to life here, I want to try getting more involved. The most challenging part for me has been time management. I never finish the readings in time for class and I’m always doing things last minute. However, this has been a problem for me my whole life and I doubt I’m going to change, so sucks for me I guess. The good thing is that I chose my teachers for next semester very carefully, so hopefully that means I won’t feel the urge to rant about teachers like we’ve often done throughout this seminar.

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I can’t say there’s much I enjoyed this first semester. It’s pretty cool being in Manhattan almost every day and I enjoy the freedom that comes with college. I like the long breaks in between classes, when I am free to do what I want. I also like the fact that classes only meet twice a week because you get more time to do assignments and manage your time. It has been challenging assimilating into a new environment and figuring out what clubs to join, what resources are available, and what major I want to go into. In the beginning, the complete change in setting from high school was a bit overwhelming but I think I am starting to get the hang of it. In the next semester, I hope my classes can prove to be more engaging and of interest to me. I look forward to challenging myself and furthering my knowledge in intriguing subjects. I also look forward to meeting more new people and getting more involved in the Baruch community. Hopefully, this new semester brings about more of the college experience I was initially anticipating.

 

Jessica Zukhovich

Soooo my name is Vincent Carannante and I’m honestly not that interesting.

My main interests/hobbies are sports, music, and cars.

My favorite place to be is Manhattan. I love the everything about it. I hope to one day live and work there.

I like the Yankees, Jets, Knicks, and Rangers.

I listen to any type of music, I don’t have a favorite.

That’s me in a nut shell.

sooo here are some pictures of me, my friends and family, my favorite places to be, and some other stuff I like.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/102480387@N08/

I uploaded more than 20 photos because I had such a hard time deciding which photos to use, since I have so many. I absolutely love photography and take pictures every chance I get. I love preserving memories and then being able to look back and smile at good times with loved ones. I wish I could have one of those big Nikon cameras but for now I make do with my digital one.

I love to travel, and even though I’ve only been to Moscow so far, I hope to travel around the world someday. My friend even bought me a giant map with pins so I could label all the cities I’ll go to. I also love food, which is a weakness of mine but I don’t care because it’s amazing. I will eat anything and everything. I love to try new foods and restaurants, which are easy to find in New York City.  My dream job would be to just travel and eat, so hopefully my time at Baruch leads me to something in that direction.

I think New York City is such an amazing place and I am so fortunate to have been raised nearby and now get to travel here almost every day. I can’t wait until the day I get to live here. Although I have a long commute, I don’t mind it much because every time I come out of Battery Tunnel, I am filled with complete awe at this breathtaking city. Central Park is one of the most spectacular sites, and no matter how many times I’ve been there I’m still amazed at the beauty this city holds.

I don’t really have any serious passions but there are many things I enjoy doing. I like to play tennis just for fun. My favorite part of high school was being on the tennis team because I shared so many victories and memories with some of my best friends and the most extraordinary coach. Just in general, I like engaging in adventurous exercises and sports. I’ve gone zip lining, kayaking, cliff jumping, white water rafting, rock-climbing, ice-skating, skiing, jet skiing, hiking, and hope to do much more. I’m not much of a theatre junkie, but I adore Broadway shows, ballets, and musical performances. For now, Wicked is my all time favorite Broadway musical. I always end up involving myself in activities that relate to my Russian heritage. My background defines who I am and whether its performing a Russian dance at the multicultural show, campaigning for political figures in the Russian community, or working at a Russian supermarket, I always find ways to surround myself with Russian people and culture.

My personality is extremely easy going. I will laugh at practically anything, especially when it’s not appropriate to be laughing.  I laugh when I’m happy, angry, sad, and even physically in pain because why not. I don’t take most things seriously because I see no reason to be solemn when you can just laugh it off and move on with your day. I also love making other people laugh, even though I’m not funny. I can be extremely critical, but at the same time I love to give compliments because everybody deserves to feel good about themselves once in a while. So if you get a compliment from me you know it’s the honest truth. Overall, I love to have a good time and my ultimate goal in life is to just be happy, as difficult as that may be.

Get to know me

Jessica Zukhovich

What up? My name is Alex DelGaudio. I like to think of myself as a Renaissance man. I am a GQ model. I keep in touch with my emotion, through poetry and interpretative dance. I cook gourmet meals for the president. I’ve trained Lebron James. I directed the play, Wicked, on Broadway. I came up with the name, ‘Apple Computers’. I beat Chuck Norris in an arm wrestling contest. Mila Kunis calls my cellphone WAY too often. My Christmas tree is ALWAYS bigger than the one in Rockefeller center. The Taj Mahal is one of my summer homes. Words cannot describe me. I taught all of Leonardo DiCaprio’s acting classes. Girls holler at ME.  I am el Jefe. I fly to a different major city on my private jet every Tuesday, because I feel like it. I party with Jayz and Hugh Hefner in my private jet. Hugh Hefner asks me for dating advice. I’ve been to the moon before. I own real estate there.

I am the most interesting man in the world.

I wish…

 

I am Alex DelGaudio.

I love adventures, comedy, making people laugh, music, making music, sports, watching sports. I am interested in an array of many different things. You can find me golfing, or cliffdiving, or playing Frisbee or playing xbox, or traveling to different countries, or making videos, or shopping, or looking in the mirror. I love myself and I want to make the most out of life.

I am Alex Delgaudio.

 

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