We're spreading our wings!
This picture represents my first semester at Baruch college. Although my time at Baruch college had been fine and I made new friends, I am not use to the new college lifestyle. Moreover I am not comfortable with the workload and my professors. I have lots of questions and I don’t know where to go to.
Chun Ho Li
Football is life.
No one can match me on FIFA.
For I have Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
It is true; Rome wasn’t build in a day.
But I destroyed Roma in ninety minutes.
What is a Cristiano Ronaldo?
What is a Messi?
What is a Neymar?
There is only one Ronaldo.
The phenomenon of football.
He who played alongside with Zidane.
With fifty million I bought him.
Ninety five is his stat.
On FIFA I am a legend.
Out of it I am a kid.
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Hi, I am Chun Ho Li, a current freshman at Baruch College. It was christmas vacation, 2013, I volunteered in an enrichment center. Despite the fact that I was 17, it was my very first volunteering experience.
All people, in some measure, all consider themselves superior to others. People generally view themselves above average, it is a cognitive, known as the illusory superiority; and honestly, I am no exception. Being the oldest and the favored child, I am the center, the main focus of my family. I had no plans for myself, but what have I to fear, when everything I ever needed was already planned out by my parents. Nonetheless, these thoughts all changed dramatically.
I volunteered to be a teacher’s assistant. Not only did this reverse my role of always being looked after, but also dramatically changed my sense of obligation. I was assigned to class third grade yellow. I took a deep breath, to sedate my heart beats and to focus my thoughts. With artificial confidence, I entered the classroom. “They are on page sixty two, help them with the questions,” the teacher commanded. It was distressing and awkward; however, as a teacher’s assistant, I felt like I had influence over the twenty two third graders in the class.
“Can I use the bathroom?” “Can I refill my water bottle?” “Can I not eat my lunch?” Receiving all kinds of question, I stuttered my words. My courage slowly waned in front of the students’ glances. Suddenly, my mind was vacant, devoid of all thoughts. Wandering around in vacancy, I lost track of time. Moments later, the bell sounded. It eased my mind and brought me back to reality; I was ashamed.
I was not mentally ready. Through this opportunity, I noticed what I was missing; responsibility and obligation. I had always held myself accountable for a higher standard than anybody expects of me. However, a year ago, I had no plan for colleges, jobs, or internships. I lived most of my life being looked after by my parents, but no more. I realized the need to make my own decisions and that there is no way of evading responsibility. The rest of that summer, I spent my time volunteering, to further prepare myself for the future.
With that sudden realization, taking action became essential and natural. My decisions could cause me accolades or consequences. However, not make any at all; I would definitely suffer the outcome. No more living in the shadow of my parents love. Everyone is responsible for his own life and I will ensure I make the best out of mine. I am now stronger and ready for any challenge at Baruch College.