FRO 14 DFA

My first semester in Baruch College was amazing. I expected to get a workload of assignments in all of my classes but frankly, I barely got any homework expect for my calculus class where I got homework twice a week. The classes I got where not that difficult so far as you come on time and complete your assignments. My Professors were all decent except for one of them who gave me a hard time. I definitely had more leisure time than I did in High school. The two hour breaks that I got in between classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays were the best. You can basically do anything you want during those times even though it was club hours.
Getting money back from financial aid was definitely the best part of College. I didn’t expect to get that amount of money when I started college. Even though I used some of the money for school supplies, and metro cards, there was still a large amount left for me to keep. Plus I got Federal Work Study (FWS), so I had the opportunity to work in school for a few hours and get paid; which meant more money in my pocket.
One thing I regret was my lack of involvement with the clubs I joined. I wish I had been more involved with NABA, because I heard they have lots of connections with prestigious banks, and corporations. I missed a lot of their events and meetings. I’m not going to miserable because I still have 3years and a semester left to be more involved. One club that I was prepared to dedicate my time to, was the African Student Association (ASA) however, they never held any meetings or emailed me about major events so I couldn’t even participate in their activities.
College is definitely more exciting. There’re barely any constraining rules. I have more flexibility than I did in High school. The system in college is set up in such a way that the students are more independent. I’ve always been an independent person so college life fits right into my personality. I’ll definitely enjoy all four years of college.

It’s hard being the “good girl.”  Everybody thinks of you as an angel.  Once this guy told me that I have a pure heart. In my head I was like “oh my God” not again. They see me as the epitome of holiness. Don’t get me wrong I’m not trying to say that they’re totally wrong. I’m just saying that they need to give me a break. They need to stop putting me on a pedestal and glorifying me. Furthermore, people have high expectations of good girls.  They expect us to live up to a certain reputation or certain standards of behavior. I’ve always done everything that was expected of me. But when I bend the rules a little bit it’s World War 3. I’m reprimanded, and labeled a lazy girl for not answering the phone at 5 am in the morning. Who wakes up at 5am in the morning when classes start at 10?  Who wakes up early during the weekends?.  They don’t understand the fact that I’m not in High school anymore; therefore my classes don’t start at 7 or 8am. I need freedom. I’m tired of people controlling my life. I’m ready to live my life and soar like an eagle.

Hey guys; my name is Florence Moses but most people call me Flo. These images symbolize the things that I value in life. I’m an avid romantic novel reader; well I used to be when I had the time. Reading a novel is an outlet to me. It is an escape from an evil world to a virtuous world. Reading is the only way of releasing all of my deep emotions which include frustration, anger, and sadness. I also love to dance whether it’s Hip pop, Afro pop or traditional Ghanaian dances. The people in the fourth image are doing a dance called “Adowa”. It’s a beautiful dance that originated from Ghana. Even though I’m not really good at it; I try to make it look good whenever I do it; it’s performed at festivals and special occasions.

I love babies! I know that sounds very silly but I do. Babies are so tiny, cute, and adorable. My dream is to become an obstetrician so I can hold those tiny creatures every day of my life. I would describe myself as a family-oriented person. I love my mom and my sisters; even though they don’t know it; and that is my fault because I never told them. It’s going to be hard to move away from home, when the time comes for me to start a new chapter of my life. Another fact about me is that I’m very indecisive. I’m always stuck between two decisions. So often times, I ask others for their opinion which sometimes isn’t in my best interests. I’m a believer and so God is a big part of my life. The Last image is of a symbol known as “Gye Nyame” which translates to English as “except for God.” It represents two of the attributes of God which are Omnipotence and omnipresence; so fear no one except God.