this weekend I talked to one of my friends, Christian about the Baruch Starr club which he is currently apart of. Since I wasnt really interested in joining any clubs he tried talking me in and talk about his experience there. He told me that everyone there is very nice and there is just no way that you won’t meet someone new, he said that he met a lot of new friends there so on the very first day there. He also explained that in this club everyone will try to help you with whatever you have, such as an important paper you have to proofread or even helping to figure out the schedule for next semester. Baruch Starr program also helps you develop communication and leadership skills by involving you in working with other people and helping the community. Christian also emphasized that with the help of this club he felt like a part of the community and for the first time actually liked Baruch College. Overall I was very exited with the description of the club, and I myself might consider joining. Probably not.

A piece of Charlie Chaplin speech “The Great Dictator Speech”:

 

I’m sorry, but I don’t want to be an emperor. That’s not my business. I don’t want to rule or conquer anyone. I should like to help everyone – if possible – Jew, Gentile – black man – white. We all want to help one another. Human beings are like that. We want to live by each other’s happiness – not by each other’s misery. We don’t want to hate and despise one another. In this world there is room for everyone. And the good earth is rich and can provide for everyone. The way of life can be free and beautiful, but we have lost the way.

Greed has poisoned men’s souls, has barricaded the world with hate, has goose-stepped us into misery and bloodshed. We have developed speed, but we have shut ourselves in. Machinery that gives abundance has left us in want. Our knowledge has made us cynical. Our cleverness, hard and unkind. We think too much and feel too little. More than machinery we need humanity. More than cleverness we need kindness and gentleness. Without these qualities, life will be violent and all will be lost….

The aeroplane and the radio have brought us closer together. The very nature of these inventions cries out for the goodness in men – cries out for universal brotherhood – for the unity of us all. Even now my voice is reaching millions throughout the world – millions of despairing men, women, and little children – victims of a system that makes men torture and imprison innocent people.

To those who can hear me, I say – do not despair. The misery that is now upon us is but the passing of greed – the bitterness of men who fear the way of human progress. The hate of men will pass, and dictators die, and the power they took from the people will return to the people. And so long as men die, liberty will never perish. …..

During my class break on Thursday, i got to visit the gym center in Baruch. I really enjoy spending time in the gym because it helps me to relieve stress and I find myself not thinking about school or any other activities during my workout. When I went down to the gym I noticed the huge variety of equipment, from stair climbers to treadmills. Additionally, there was equipment for upper body as well, I got a chance to work on my shoulders and arms, then I switched off to running and ran around 6 miles, while I run I like to listen to music or simply just think to myself about whatever comes to my mind, that time I was listening to music. I also met James who suggested me a workout plan, he broke down the days in a week I should spend on my legs, my upper body, and overall cardio. Overall, I really enjoyed my trip to the Baruch health and fitness center and will be looking forward to coming back there whenever I have free time. Next time I am hoping to visit the handball court or a swimming pool, I find it amazing that there are so many different activities provided for the students. (200 words)

Over the weekend my sister and I went to “Metropolitan Museum of Art”. There were surprisingly not that many people when we were there, so the line was pretty quick and the first thing I noticed when I walked in is how

big the place is, the curling date extremely high, and the room where I was had clear white walls which made the place look even bigger. The first room was full of Ancient Roman statues and different sculptures. It was really amazing looking at something that you know have been made thousands of years ago, and it just leaves you thinking of how advanced the people of that time were.

 

After walking around a little bit more the room that stood out to me the most was the one about African culture. The room was full of ancient African masks and sculptures, one thing that crossed my mind when I was there was, how did they manage to create a hollow base with such a small

opening hole and such a big base, it just seems impossible giving the time period. Also I learned that many of these exhibits are from all over Africa, most of the exhibits were from South Africa however there were also a lot of sculptures from Sudan and Central Africa. Over all I really enjoyed the trip and surprisingly had a lot of fun.