Freshman Seminar Spring 2011: F6A

I’m a simple person that appreciate the small things and likes to take care of people. I consider myself as a faithful person, that likes to be there when people need a friend, but i’m not very good giving seconds chances.

I only have one concern about my college experience. English is my second language and not being able to understand the professor in class becomes a challenge. So far i’m doing well, but maybe in the future it would get more complicated.

I really don’t remember much from my high school experience, but i hope Baruch’s experience will be as good as my other college’s experience.

My first year in college, in 2005, changed me. It made me more diligent with my studies, learning and homework. Professors tipically don’t care about your success and therefore you have to be more responsable.

a) I am an asian girl who is now in America trying to fit in its multi cultural society. Sometimes, I wonder why I am in this world and I think I need to learn more about life.

b) My top concern is I may not be able to keep pace with my studies as I think I am a little bit weak in English. My second concern is I may not be able to complete four years college degree in time as the financial burden is too much for me. My third concern is I am afraid my mother might lose a job as I am totally depend on her.

c) As of now, I think studying at Baruch college is much more intense than when I was learning at high school.

d) Hopefully, more mature !

I think i am a different from any person i have ever met but relatable to all.

My top concerns about my freshman year @ Baruch are:

1. Time Management- Working full-time, going to school and still trying to have fun during my free time will be a little complicated.

2. Support- I am a “do it yourself” kind of person that tries to get things done on my own; no matter how hard the situation. Making sure i get all of my assignments done on-time and correctly done will be a little tricky.

3. Money – Paying for tuition and other necessities along with rent and personal necessities will be a little hard.

Attending Baruch College will definately be a different experience in quite a few ways. There is a lot more responsibility; no one pushing you to do the right thing. Everything is up to what i can accomplish

My first year at Baruch will not change me… but allow me to grow.

A) I think I am a tree with many branches. some branches dangling, others not receiving enough nutrients, but the majority is well and intact.

B) As things are going now, am concerned that:
a. I won’t be able to join any teams or clubs or be “part of the baruch experience”.
b. I might not be able to make as much friends/connections as i would like because of the pace of the school, in liu with my tendency to be reserved.
c. I also have concerns regarding the availability of counselors and other staff for evening hours.

C) My baruch experience i think would be different from High school in that i have to be completely aware of what’s going on in order to succed.

D) My first year at college will definitely sharpen my concenctration and attention to subjects. I think it would solidify my former knowledge on things, and increase my interest on receiving new information.

  Well, I think I’m that kind of person who always insists on her goals till the last munite – no matter how hard it’s going to be, no matter how long it’s going to take, and no matter how many challenges it’s going to have.

  What I concern most is how I can handle both the school and the job. There are many homeworks to do even though I only take two classes. And sometimes I have homework on Monday and due on Wednesday from one of the classes. That really drives me crazy. I need to figure a way to work it out.

  Although I only have two classes a week, I have to come to school every evening on weekdays. I am so exhausted since it’s around 10:30pm when I get home. And that happens four days a week. It’s a long day everyday. I really admire those who are full-time workers and full-time students. That’s not an easy thing to do.

  I don’t have time to cook for myself now because of the busy schedule, and I am really sick about the food from restaurants. Think about it, two times per day makes it over ten times per week, over fifty times per month. No  matter how delicious the food is and no matter how various food you can choose from, I can’t stand it for a long time.

  High school, of course, is much easier than college. Because there’s not so many things you needed to take care of. High school is leisurely and carefree. It seemed like you have plenty of time left. However, time is compact in college. You even wish there could be 48 hours a day and you need to well organize your time. Not even a munite can be wasted.

  The experience will definitely change me a lot. The knowledge I get from college will enrich myself, and the people I meet will change my views of everything. And the experience will make me get to know more about the future.

I think of myself as being someone who can easily help other before I can help myself. I feel that it is important to lead for and by example. I believe in learning from my mistakes and I think I am one of the few people who would rather make a mistake then learn from someone’s, although I don’t encourage it for other people. I think I am someone who is very strong minded and not always right. I am someone who is compassionate with a “type A” personality. I believe I’m forever learning and evolving.

Concerns about my first year at Baruch are pretty typical, from my point of view. I’m concerned with my ability to handel a full time job and being a full time student. My job and my school work is very important to me. I know what I signed up for, I just hope I can do it. I am concerned about finding a major that I’d enjoy. I’m not 100% sold on any major or career so I hope I find something before its to late. I am concerned about living up to what’s expected of me. Well, that’s pretty straight to the point, my expectations are high and I hope to do even better.

Unfortunately, I don’t think my high school experience and my Baruch experience will be much different. I went to a high school that ran like a college. We were all in charge of picking our own classes and keeping track of our credits. I also graduated half a year early and went straight into college the next week, so to say that I was into the typical high school activities is hard. I’m very independent and I think I’m more successful when I am. I think being in college will just help me grow further.

My first year at college will hopefully not change me to much. I like who I am , although I believe in bettering myself I don’t think college will drastically change my personality. I think college will let me grow but not change.

I am a person who loves life.

I don’t have huge concerns about my freshman year at Baruch.

If anything, I am focused on doing well in the courses, It can definetely  be overwhelming at times.

Being a college studing and a fulltime worker can definetely be categorized as one difficult Balancing Act.

Because both activities are very demanding But like people say….Where there is a will , There is way.

I just need to find my way.

Being in Baruch / College in general is absolutely different from the High-School enviroment  I was used to, once upon a time….. but like I said above, it doesn’t mean that we don’t have the capability of meeting up the new challeges that come when you are part of the College enviroment,  we just need to adjust ourselves.

It is hard, but not impossible. 

This experience will not essentially changeeee me, I believe it will actually enhance me. It will help me explore my capabilities, explore my weaknesses and offer me guidance. I am really looking forward to getting the most out of this experience, it will be grueling, no question about that, But it will be worth it, and that is what I care the most.

a) tell us who YOU think you are
b) Share your top 3 concerns about your freshman year at Baruch College and explain why
c) So far, what do you think will make your Baruch College experience different from your high school experience?
d) How do you think your first year at College will change you?