FRO 14 DTF

This workshop was about knowing what classes to take and to help you know how many credits you need for your major.  The one thing that I learned was that for the flexible core you cant take courses within the same department because they cancel each other out, and you will be wasting credits.  it helped you understand what classes you should be taking and what you shouldn’t be taking.  I think the workshop was very good because they broke down what classes you need to be taking for major.  They also explained that you need to obtain a certain GPA in certain classes for your major.  The workshop was very helpful and nothing needed to be improved.

The most important thing that I’ve learned in college so far, is that I’ll never be able to function happily in an institutionalized environment…. Like college.  Even though there is more leniency than there was in high school, even though I’ve been granted a bit more freedom than before, I’m just too stubborn for this kind of lifestyle.  I don’t like being told what to do, I don’t like due dates, I hate studying, and most of all I have a terrible case of “wanting what I can’t have”.  I like learning… But only things that I’m not forced to learn.  I like learning by my own free will, and I oftentimes find myself staying up late, researching and learning about things entirely unrelated to my college courses.  It’s a terrible habit that I’ve been trying to get out of my whole life, but if there’s anything that I’ve learned so far here at Baruch, it’s that I probably won’t change.  Therefore, I’m inspired everyday to find my niche and pursue it.  How I can succeed without years in this education system.  To learn more about myself and what will provide me with the most fulfillment.  And even though I’m being pushed to learn, study, achieve, build a resume, etc, the only thing I’m really gaining from this experience so far is a better understanding of myself.  For better or for worse…

Walking around college
looking at the new faces i see
teachers students old young
damn, no one looks like me
moms always told me, “go to school and don’t be a fool,
and when your done continue on to college so you could get the rest of the tools to succeed.
all this pressure on me,
i want to give up but i cant.
it like the ball is in your hands and you got two options,
take the shot or give up.
and i decided to take shot, and i know its going to go in.

Elementary School, where do I go? Same school as my brother and sister.

Middle School, where do I go? Same school as my brother and sister of course.

High School, where do I go? Same school as my brother and sister, duh!

College, where do I go? Same school as… wait! they haven’t made it this far. I know what college did my mom or dad go to? Wrong they haven’t made it that far either. Now it’s time for me to make my own decisions, but how there’s so many options? So I take the “easy” way out. Baruch, I don’t have to leave home, my Principal/ advisor went here I know a little bit about the school, comfortable right? I’m in my city, yup, born and raised. (first day) Wait, I don’t know anybody, after 18 years of living in New York City, there’s not one familiar face. You’d think I know somebody, nope, I’m on my own now…. But I won’t be for long.

Vincent Mastrogiulio

The hardest decision I made is one that benefits me right now and will benefit me in the future to help me achieve my goals. This decision easily was one of the toughest decisions I’ve ever had to make. It was the decision of my future and what I want to become. Back in November of 2013, I had to pick what college I was going to attend for my next chapter in my life. All i remember was that my mind was spinning in so many different ways. I didn’t want to make the wrong decision. I knew that this decision was not going to be easy, especially when I’m thinking about my family and what they want me to do, my friends and where they are going and most importantly I’m thinking about myself and where i think can be the best place for me. Decisions, Decisions, Decisions. It was finally that day to make my decision, I admit I was scared. But, i knew this decision was going to help me achieve everything i want in life. I chose to come to Baruch College. I’m looking foward to my 4 years at Baruch and I know this is the place for me.

It is still hard to believe that I am in college, because it still feels like yesterday that I walked into my high school for the first time. I’m not loving this whole college thing so far. I miss everything about my senior year of high school including, getting out of school early, having no homework, no worries, and just hanging out and having a good time with my friends. College so far is teaching me that I have responsibilities, and that I need to take my work much more serious. Commuting to the city so far has been a hassle and, is not fun in any way shape or form. Taking public transportation to the city everyday is making me realize, that my favorite part about high school is that I never had to take it! So far my college experience has been mediocre but it can only get better and, I know that it will.

Well it’s finally here. The first year of college. Some call it a new chapter in life but I consider it to be the start of a whole new book. It’s all different. Gone are the days of high school and gone are the days of childhood. That sounds depressing. I’m not going to lie, I’m pretty nervous. But I have a feeling that it’s going to be okay. I’m in the best city in the world and there are so many opportunities ahead. I might be nervous but all I need to do is take a deep breath, shake it off, and walk through those doors. I need to see what college has to offer and I need to see where life takes me next. Despite all of my nerves, I’m also pretty excited. This is the beginning of the rest of my life. The thought of that seems scary but it also means that I have the opportunity to work towards my goals and how I want my life to be. So here’s to the start of a new journey.

I think this adaptation process into college is going quite smoothly.Perhaps it due to the fact that the campus is located in NYC. I mean really, is there a better place to experience college? Or maybe it’s because I’m always surrounded by new faces. This anonymity I have in a huge city and and campus makes me feel very comfortable. There is always something to do, always somewhere to go. Even after all these years here, I never get tired of walking around and taking it all on. I do have this feeling though, this persistent feeling, that I must move and explore the world. I don’t want to leave the city right now, but I think that after college I might just just that. Another city would do, on the west coast perhaps. Because of this, Baruch better be worth it. I’m hoping I can get as much out of it as I can. All the work and sleepless nights must be worth it.

“How’s college?”- That’s what everyone asks
“It’s GREAT!”- Lie, that’s what everyone wants to hear
The Truth? Well its simple:
I have tons of work.
Essays that are seemingly endless, Reading assignments every night, and quiz’s for days.
I miss my friends.
Never did I think ‘friends’ would be on my list, but as the months pass by I see how hard it is. Don’t get me wrong I made friends, but true friends that venture passed school I have not.
Sleep, What’s that?
4 hours a night that sounds about right.
I’ve evolved into the walking dead of the morning.
Well that’s college for you.
The truth, plain and simple.

“Im from New York motherf*cker where we dont play and out of  towners get got like everyday.” -P. Diddy

New York is a very special place to me, it is my birthplace and it is the place where i am planning on dying.  New York is one of the best places on earth and it is a place that everyone wants to visit someday.  To native New Yorkers it is a drag getting on the train everyday to go to work or school but to tourist it is a new experience.  I find this very interesting because I feel like there is nothing to do here in New York but a tourist feels that there is a million and one things to do.  Great talent has also been derived in New York from the likes of 50 Cent, Jay Z, Biggie Smalls, P. Diddy, Nas, Bobby Shmurda, Waka Flaka Flame, and Nicki Minaj. New York is also the place where the great institution of Baruch College is planted.  Baruch is a great place and it is very diverse and it is just the place to be.