FRO 14 DFA

As the first semester comes to an end, I am happy, excited, nervous, exhausted, ambitious, confused… the list goes on. Coming into this school, I was still suffering from the lasting effects of Senioritis; but it took half a second to snap out of it. As the first syllabus was slapped on to my desk, I had come to the realization that college was a different ball game than the daycare which I considered high school. Since then I have become a coffee addict; a few months ago I couldn’t even stand it’s smell! Countless sleepless nights, featuring a race against time as I compete to finish five page papers; followed by extremely long, difficult, and boring lectures the next day. College becomes a burden as you compromise your activities, free time, and leisure. With all that said, I couldn’t be any happier. Seeing my mom happy as I pursue my education and become a strong, independent man makes it all worth while. Knowing that I am working hard now to ensure a better life for myself and my family gives me all the motivation I need. The feeling of self accomplishment; knowing that you have remained focused while many of those around you have given up on themselves, gives me endurance whenever I contemplate becoming lazy. So as the first semester comes to an end, I briefly celebrate all of my accomplishments thus far, yet remain humble for the tough task lying ahead of me. I look to maintain my grades, make new friends, and ultimately complete the goals which i have set for myself!

     As the first Semester comes to an end, I look to the second and say “BRING IT ON”!!!

Sometimes I need a break and I yearn to be in my hometown, sipping on fresh pressed mango juice as I watch the sun set on the pyramids from the roof of my building. As much as I want to, I know I cannot just pack my bags leave; there is too much at stake. The foundation of my livelihood: my education, the family business, and future career opportunities all facilitate themselves right here in New York. Therefore, I have come to the realization that I will have to survive in the concrete jungle for a few years before being reunited with my beloved country. In the meantime, I have developed into a man of many goals and ambitions. My number one goal in life is to support my parents; a small price to pay for all they have given me. Perhaps this goal serves as motivation for completing my education and receiving a degree, especially when many of those around me have given up and lost focus.Until I am able to support them financially, I contribute my time and effort around the house and at the family business in order to relieve my parents of their tough schedules. During my free time, I associate myself with those that share similar goals, and luckily these people have been my friends since toddler age. As I grow older, I feel overwhelmed by some of the responsibilities of being an adult, in fear of being unable to fulfill these duties. However, I am reassured by my strong support system that I will be able to preform. Although I wish to eventually be in a different setting through constant maturation, hard work, and perseverance; I am contempt and extremely thankful for my current stage of being and even more excited to see what the next stage will hold!

Hello everyone and welcome to my blog post! I chose these pictures because they perfectly describe my character, values, and hobbies. My name is Moustafa Ismail, a 17 year old born in Cairo, Egypt. I chose to attend Baruch because of it’s high rank amongst business schools and wish to pursue a career in investment banking on Wall street.The one thing I value the most is family. In fact, my favorite part of the day is when I sit down and enjoy dinner with my family while sharing stories and telling jokes. At that moment, I forget about all my problems and stresses of the day, and become relaxed as I am surrounded by my dearest people. My father is my biggest role model. When he was only 19, he came to America alone and worked three jobs in order to raise enough money to ensure that my siblings and I would live comfortably. My ultimate goal in life is to one day repay him for all that he has given me and much more. I also consider my best friends to be apart of my family. Since childhood, we have remained the same group and continue to strengthen our already unbreakable bond. From the moment we finish school on Friday, we immediately meet up and hang out until school resumes the next week. One of our favorite things to do as a group is fishing. The fish seen in the picture above is a 47 pound Striped Bass, the biggest I have ever caught. By the time I reeled it in, my arm was ready to fall off! Every Sunday during the fall, my friends come over to watch the week’s best football game. Everyone brings food and we all have a great time crowding around the television and enjoying each others company. My favorite team is the New York Giants. Although the Giants haven’t been doing well lately, I remain a die-hard fan and carry an optimistic attitude every Sunday. Recently, my mom would come home late from work late and ask me to make dinner. This led to me picking up one of my favorite hobbies today. I began to like cooking when I saw my family enjoying something that I made from scratch. This made me eager to try new recipes and before I knew it I began experimenting in the kitchen and making new dishes which is now my favorite thing to do whenever I am bored at home. Every Summer, I make the trip back to my home town. I take great pride in being Egyptian and enjoy going back to relive my childhood memories with my extended family. When it is time to leave, I look down on my country from the plane window and cannot help but feel as if I am leaving a piece of my heart behind.

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