Before coming to Baruch, I was already expecting a dreadful adventure. Prior to coming here, I had to resolve some problems regarding my transcript and financial aid but the administration never picked up their phone. Every time I called, I was faced with an insane automated system that I had to go through in order to speak to a representative. Even after that was complete, the ring just kept going on for many minutes until I hung up. I thought that it was unacceptable to leave a phone number on the website but have nobody to pick up the phone. I would have to commute an hour and thirty minutes to speak to a person instead of resolving the problem in the comfort of my home. I hate automated phone systems; there should be an option to speak to a representative right away. After I entered the school however, there were not many problems I had to fix. I would hope to avoid these problems in the future to save myself from the long lines I see on the 8th floor. The subway system is also something that most Baruch students have to deal with. In my case, I have to take the bus before boarding the MTA train. Unexpected delays give me anxiety more than anything. There was a time where the I had to wait over twenty minutes for the express train to arrive, giving me my first lateness! Other than this, the only other experience I dislike is the 7:50am classes from Monday through Thursday which most people have to deal with as well; I hope this would change next semester.
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