The picture above was taken the night  before the first day of classes. I was hanging out with my best friend and she had the crazy idea of taking a picture with a snake some dude was carrying around. The only problem was that she was completely petrified once the moment came to take the picture. ( The snake was really big up close.) Nevertheless she still wanted to take the picture. So randomly I told her I’d help her, completely forgetting my fear of snakes, let alone one of this size.  After struggling a lot and the snake owner calling her chicken, we both held the snake together and got this really cool picture. The lesson I learned after this ordeal was to step out of my comfort zone and do things I  normally wouldn’t do. The promise I made to myself was to step out of my comfort zone in college. So far it doesn’t seem I’ve done so. Socially, college hasn’t really been up to par with what I imagined, even though I commute. However I’ve learned this is my fault mostly because of my quiet nature and staying to myself. Nevertheless I do intend on keeping my promise. Honestly that was the only thing I was worried about, as bad as that sounds. Academically I’ve always found my way around things and I’ve kept my grades up and learned some good study habits. Luckily I have plenty of time left in college and I plan on using it wisely.

My first three months at Baruch have been incredible. I have accomplished much of what I set out to do prior to entering Baruch, met some amazing people, and create lasting memories. I owe it to the Investment Management Group for my unbelievable time at Baruch thus far. This is a picture of just a few members, during a night out together. I can not even begin to explain what the group has done for me. They have trained me, developed me, and put me in contact with some very influential people in the business. But, there is much more to it than just the professional aspect. I have made many great friends with those in the group. They are such smart and hardworking people, and constantly push and better one another. The guys at IMG are were always there for me every step of the way. There isn’t a single thing that I can’t talk to them about. We’ve become a family; we constantly joke around and mess with each other. But, they are always there when I need them most. I can’t even begin to imagine how different my experience would be had I not been a part of the group. I’m so grateful for them, and will never be able to repay them for what they have done for me.