Starr Career Development Center

Last week, I visited the Starr Career Development Center to learn more about the resources that Baruch offers and how the Starr Center provides special care for its students. I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to make an appointment with Starr. All I had to do was log into my Starr account and request a time that was suitable for me. When I entered the Starr room, I was welcomed by a woman at the front who asked me if it was my first time meeting a counselor. When I answered yes, she gave me a form to fill with basic questions about myself. After some time, I was called to meet my counselor. My counselor was Mrs. Adia Tucker. She kindly welcomed me into her office with a bright smile. I told her my concerns about being an undecided major and how I felt behind because most of the students at Baruch seemed like they knew what they wanted to do career-wise. She told me not to worry and that during my four years at Baruch, I will definitely find my academic fit and a field of study that I will enjoy. When she asked me what my favorite subject was, I answered: “I’m not sure.” Then, she introduced me to the Focus 2 self-assessment website. She broke down how each part of the assessment was to help me get to know myself a little better and how this knowledge would help me explore my career paths. Furthermore, she advised me to talk to as many upperclassmen who have gone through the same experience as me.  She told me that current Baruch students were the most reliable resources. Finally, she gave me confidence telling me that I was not alone in having an undecided major. She was truly helpful in lessening my worries. After our session, I was motivated even more to find out my passion. It also made me realize how Baruch offers so many resources and that it is the students’ responsibility to seek for them. Overall, it was a great experience and I would definitely go back to my counselor for more advice.