On October 19, 2017, I went to see a play called Arden/Everywhere at the Baruch Performing Arts Center with my friend Hillary. It was my first time seeing a play at Baruch. The show runs from October 8th to the 28th at the Rose Nagelberg Theatre. Arden/Everywhere demonstrate a story about the different culture of refugees. The play begins a with a wrestling match between Orlando, the main lead and his brother Oliver. Rosalind, the main lead fell in love with Orlando at first sight. Rosalind was forced to leave by her uncle, Duke Frederick, so she disguised as a man and ran into the Forest of Arden with Celia and Touchstone. Orlando escape to Arden when he heard that Oliver is trying to kill him from his servant, Adam. They came upon many refugees in the Forest of Arden. Rosalind approaches Orlando dressed like a man and they fell in love. The hatred between Orlando and Oliver turned into forgiveness. The play ended with Rosalind reunited with her father and four couples are married. All of them left the Arden Forest leaving with the refugees. The play was great. I like the music they put and the song the casts sung. Many different languages were also spoke during the play. Since the play is an adaption of Shakespeare’s play As You Like It, the Shakespearean English is hard to understand without the synopsis. There are a few characters so some actors something has to play multiple roles in the play. It’s also a little chilly in the basement even though I was wearing two long sleeves shirts.
Author: j.chen60
Career Blog
On Tuesday, September 12, I went to a Career Fair Preparation Workshop directed by the Starr Career Development Center with my friends. This workshop taught us tips and guidelines in preparing for a career fair at Baruch. A presentation was given by four Baruch students and a supervisor was there. Before the career fair we need to research the corporations that interest us in advance so you know which companies you would go to. We need prepare resume and print them in resume paper which can be found in the 6th floor of Newman Library. I was informed that we can print 10-15 copies per week. In addition, you need a personal pitch which includes your skills, strength, goals and motivation that should be about 30 seconds to 2 minutes. We were informed to dress professional, low heeled shoes, minimum jewelry and no perfume. During conversations with the employers, always demonstrate your enthusiasm and your passion, and your positive attitude. Find a way to stand out of the crowd and leave a strong impression. Remember to always ask questions at the end to show your interest in the company. After the workshop ask for business cards or emails for follow up so you can send them a Thank You email. From the Career Fair Preparation Workshop, I learned many tips and strategies regarding resume, sample interview questions, personal pitch which will help me in the next year when I will attend career fair and apply for internships. Practicing and be prepared is always the key to success.
Academic Blog
For my academic blog, I went to the Museum of Modern Art also known as MoMA at Manhattan on Friday, September 8. I have been to other museums but this was my first time at MoMA. The first thing that caught my eyes was the helicopter that was hanging in the midair. In addition, I saw many artworks and galleries collection from some of the most famous artists. One of MoMA’s collection was Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night. A lot of people was surrounding that most recognized artwork. The first time I was introduced to van Gogh’s The Starry Night was when I was in middle school in Pennsylvania from my art teacher. She talked about the story behind it and we also learned how to draw that piece of art using oil pastels and other art supplies. That was when I learned that this painting was not van Gogh’s original Starry Night, his original piece is called The Starry Night Over the Rhone. There were also a Pablo Picasso’s collections such as Guitar that was made from cardboard and Three Musicians. One thing that astonished me was The Mud Muse by Robert Rauschenberg. It was mud that was control by the sound which makes the mud bubble and jump. It was very impressive. In addition, I saw a sculpture of a 36-foot-tall rose in the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden. Overall, I had a great time at MoMA with my friend. I would recommend those who never went there to take a tour around and explore.
