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After missing an important calculus lesson, only two weeks before the final, I found myself struggling to catch up with the rest of the class. I tried watching videos on YouTube but that didn’t really help much. My favorite form of learning is actually seeing someone teach a lesson in person. I decided to schedule an appointment at the SACC tutoring center to help me catch up with the curriculum. This decision is probably one of the best decisions I’ve made while attending Baruch College.

The appointment scheduling process was simple and fast. I was lucky to get a spot since most of them were filling up due to finals week. I can now see why there is such a high demand for tutoring sessions.

Upon arrival, I was appointed to Kimberly who was very knowledgeable with multiple forms of math. When I scheduled the appointment, the website told me this was a group session. However, it felt more like a one on one session since Kimberly was so good at handling each of our needs. She went over the lesson I missed very quickly, yet it felt super effective. In class I felt like I missed a challenging topic, but at SACC everything seemed easier. Under Kimberly’s tutelage I was able to understand the topic and catch up with the rest of my calculus class. I definitely would recommend the SACC tutoring center to anyone who has missed a lesson or is struggling in class. I will keep this resource in the back of my mind if I ever need to use it again in the future.

Unlike many others, I wasn’t able to take AP Calc in high school. When I entered Baruch, I was struggling with calculus a lot. It seemed to me that everyone else was already well known with the topic because of high school. I couldn’t keep up with the professors quick ways of jamming information into my brain all in one day. I heard about the SACC Tutoring Center and decided to give it a try. I went for a calculus tutor session that was similar to my class session. A “professor” taught individual topics to a group of people. I guess I had a better chance to understand calculus more. I think I’ll try to attend more sessions or maybe try a one on one session. Maybe the one on one session will be more helpful towards my academics. Sadly, I didn’t take a picture as proof.

I do now have a photo of my completely changed and now marked up in red resume, but the STARR Career Research center seems to be a great resource for students who want to do more and go above and beyond as a student and individual. This had been my first time there and I immediately got a friendly and helpful vibe from everyone there.  I did not know how important having a good resume is to an employer, a resume must stand out amongst others so the employer thinks you might be special and different. Baruch is a very business oriented school so this resource is very crucial to students getting opportunities such as internships and other things that will further advance them into the business world.

Although I have been to the American Museum of Natural History a couple of times, I have not had the opportunity to return within the last few years. I have decided to tag along with one of my friend since he had an assignment due that requires the visit. It was definitely a refreshing and eye-opening experience. The museum had not change THAT much but there are certainly new features and aspects that stood out to me such as the touch and feel section of skulls and new exhibits.  I remember the Seaworld and Dinosaurs section being my favorite and revisiting, brought back memories of my childhood. I love how the whale is displayed right on top of a comfortable resting area and dim lights add such a holistic effect. After roaming around for a couple of hours trying to answer some of his assignment questions, we went to my dad’s workplace and had lunch there. It was an enjoyable day of catching up and bringing back old memories.

As an 18 year old that has just entered college, the last thing I have is a network of people that can supply me with opportunities that I would like. Well that, and a million dollars. With little family connection to the financial world, I would have to break in to finance on my own, so I thought.

When I attended Baruch’s Internship Seminar, I was given so much information I never knew before. I never knew that internships offered actual college credit! The fact that I could work for a firm, gain real world experience, and on top of that advance my academic career all at once just sounds so bizarre! Michael Kalish, the host of the seminar, made sure that anyone that was looking for an internship could find one that would best fit them. Kalish drew great emphasis over the many resources Baruch offers so that we are as every bit prepared when it came to applying. This workshop not only inspired me to work as hard as I could so I could get that dream internship, but as well to explore more of all of Baruch.

 

On September 28, 2017 I went to a Met Life Meeting for opportunities and different ways to get an internship at Met Life. They talked about why we should work at Met Life. What they look for when taking in interns for summer internships. And when working for Met Life you pick up a bunch of skills such as learning how to read a balance sheet and learn how to read an income statement. It was a great way for me to experience a new environment.