m.lucero – Freshman Seminar Fall 2017

Freshman Seminar Blog #3- Career- Mariana Lucero

For my most recent activity, I decided to visit the Starr Career Development Center for a resume-writing workshop. While in high school, we were never taught one how to write a resume and cover letter, and so I had to Google templates in order to get an idea of how to structure one. If it wasn’t for a job that I was going to apply for where they asked for a resume, I don’t think that I would have started to think about writing a resume in my high school career.

Since I did not have any idea of how to properly write a resume I hesitated in going to room 2-150 to seek help in editing the resume that I had written. It is very nerve-wracking to know that your resume is in very bad shape and to have someone look at it and judge what you have so far. Nevertheless, I thought that it was now or never since if I want to apply for future jobs or internships, I need to know the basics of writing a resume. Therefore, I got the courage to go to the Starr Career Development Center to get started.

I met with a staff member named Rebecca Marrero. I was looking for some type of judgment from her telling me that I did everything wrong when writing my resume, but Ms. Marrero did not point out my errors at all. Since I told her that I never had someone teach me how to write a resume, she went over the basics of a resume format. Since it was only a 15-minute meeting, she did not go over everything in much detail but during that time span,I gained knowledge that I did not have previously. All in all, I am more confident when writing a resume than I was before. Thus, I recommend any Baruch student to go to Starr Career Development Center.

Academic Blog Post #2-Mariana Lucero

I have always loved the MET, but this past museum visit was different. I have always been fascinated with ancient artifacts. Ever since I was young I have always loved the ancient Egypt section of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The exhibit takes me into a different world. As a child, I would pretend that I was in ancient Egypt and that I could use everything that I saw displayed throughout the section. When I would arrive to the Temple of Dendur I would completely immerse myself in the environment and pretend to be an Egyptian myself. I still get overly enthusiastic when I visit that particular site, I proved that to myself on Friday, but I now see it through a different lens.

I am currently taking Art History and Themes in Global History 1500 B.C.E. at Baruch. They are currently my favorite classes. I was, and I admit that I still am, obsessed with ancient Egyptian and Greek cultures. These classes make me appreciate them at a higher level. Therefore, when I went to the MET three days ago I naturally applied whatever I am learning from those classes to the artifacts. For instance, in Art History on Thursday, Professor Maicuika reviewed the different types of columns and their decent. When I was walking up the MET stairs I unconsciously started to analyze the columns and I identified them to be “Corinthians”. It is that same unconscious analysis that forced me to go to the Greek and Babylonian exhibits.

Some might say that humanities are not useful in a world that is concentrated in the economy, but I think otherwise. The majority of my classes are not based off of my major at all. However, I think that they make me a better thinker, and that is a trait that I can use in future classes and jobs.

Student Life Blog Post #1-Mariana Lucero

Every morning, as I walk up the Baruch stairs, I find myself drawn to the two or three tables located in the lobby. Although I am always curious to find out the club or organization they are promoting, I never stop and ask for more information. This morning, September 11^th, I decided to stop and ask information at a particular table. There was an orange wall behind it that was new, but as I approached the table I noticed that it was not paint, but post-its covered the wall. I asked the Baruch student the purpose of the event and he explained that it was the beginning of a series of events that would take place during the week.

The events are dedicated for suicide prevention at a national level. The events range from “Food for Thought” to a “Candlelight Vigil” honoring the 121 Americans that commit suicide every day. The events were organized to create awareness of suicide and the prevention methods that can be taken. One important piece of information that was provided was a pamphlet describing the role of Baruch’s Counseling Center.

The two sided pamphlet includes the list of services that the Counseling Center offers. The services include “Individual Psychotherapy”, “Group Therapy” to “Crisis Counseling”. While the other side explains the reasons why attending these services is beneficial to anyone. It is very important, in my opinion, that every student knows that there is someone in Baruch that can help them. College can be a very stressful environment to some students, especially if they are away from their friends and family. It is very helpful to know that they can trust someone in campus. The phone number and email provided can allow students easy access to the Counseling Center. Overall, the event did not only provide the students with muffins and cookies but with very vital help as well.