Monthly Archives: April 2013

I took the time in between classes to visit the museum not entirely sure what I would find there. There were a bunch of students there on a guided tour and I thought to myself, “hey , i’m a student” so I just moved in and took the tour with them. I’ve seen art like this before but I was never really impressed with it but I knew it was entirely due to my ignorance on the cultural relevance behind it. Art can be as much of a timeline as anything else. It’s not just aesthetic but tells a story of time and a culture. Yet the multiple of characters and expressions and the colors all seemed a bit too “busy” for my untrained eye. However after carefully listening to the guide speak about the cloth painting of Mahakala, Vajra Panjarnata I found myself curious about everything. Why was the first buddha considered “void”, are all the rest direct decedents or pupils of the “primordial” buddha? Why do the demons have blue skin? Do various teachings of subsequent buddha’s contradict one another? I got most of my questions answered before I was found out by the teacher and asked to be quiet because they were on a schedule. Either way I plan to go back. I’m not crazy about the art but the stories behind them are fascinating and having a guide that provides historical reasons behind the art was very… enlightening.

Also the lion statues reminded me of my cat.

I took the time in between classes to visit the museum not entirely sure what I would find there. There were a bunch of students there on a guided tour and I thought to myself, “hey , i’m a student” so I just moved in and took the tour with them. I’ve seen art like this before but I was never really impressed with it but I knew it was entirely due to my ignorance on the cultural relevance behind it. Art can be as much of a timeline as anything else. It’s not just aesthetic but tells a story of time and a culture. Yet the multiple of characters and expressions and the colors all seemed a bit too “busy” for my untrained eye. However after carefully listening to the guide speak about the cloth painting of Mahakala, Vajra Panjarnata I found myself curious about everything. Why was the first buddha considered “void”, are all the rest direct decedents or pupils of the “primordial” buddha? Why do the demons have blue skin? Do various teachings of subsequent buddha’s contradict one another? I got most of my questions answered before I was found out by the teacher and asked to be quiet because they were on a schedule. Either way I plan to go back. I’m not crazy about the art but the stories behind them are fascinating and having a guide that provides historical reasons behind the art was very… enlightening.

Also the lion statues reminded me of my cat.

I took the time in between classes to visit the museum not entirely sure what I would find there. There were a bunch of students there on a guided tour and I thought to myself, “hey , i’m a student” so I just moved in and took the tour with them. I’ve seen art like this before but I was never really impressed with it but I knew it was entirely due to my ignorance on the cultural relevance behind it. Art can be as much of a timeline as anything else. It’s not just aesthetic but tells a story of time and a culture. Yet the multiple of characters and expressions and the colors all seemed a bit too “busy” for my untrained eye. However after carefully listening to the guide speak about the cloth painting of Mahakala, Vajra Panjarnata I found myself curious about everything. Why was the first buddha considered “void”, are all the rest direct decedents or pupils of the “primordial” buddha? Why do the demons have blue skin? Do various teachings of subsequent buddha’s contradict one another? I got most of my questions answered before I was found out by the teacher and asked to be quiet because they were on a schedule. Either way I plan to go back. I’m not crazy about the art but the stories behind them are fascinating and having a guide that provides historical reasons behind the art was very… enlightening.

Also the lion statues reminded me of my cat.

I’m not sure if I was supposed to cut and paste my entire report but essentially there is a lot of things still up in the air.

a. “What have you learned about yourself through your self-assessments and how has this
affected your choice of major and career goals?” More or less what I new already. That I am at least by the metric they use a “thinker” that I like to solve problems and that I like to see measurable results

b. “How do these results reflect a change from what you expected or planned for yourself
previously?” Not much of a change actually. Perhaps maybe a difference from a long time ago when I had other notions of public service,

c. “How did participating in FOCUS 2 help you clarify a future direction for yourself?” It doesn’t. At least not yet. I do however feel that it’s usefulness will increase as I take more classes and narrow down what I think I am cable of and what I excel at.

I’m not sure if I was supposed to cut and paste my entire report but essentially there is a lot of things still up in the air.

a. “What have you learned about yourself through your self-assessments and how has this
affected your choice of major and career goals?” More or less what I new already. That I am at least by the metric they use a “thinker” that I like to solve problems and that I like to see measurable results

b. “How do these results reflect a change from what you expected or planned for yourself
previously?” Not much of a change actually. Perhaps maybe a difference from a long time ago when I had other notions of public service,

c. “How did participating in FOCUS 2 help you clarify a future direction for yourself?” It doesn’t. At least not yet. I do however feel that it’s usefulness will increase as I take more classes and narrow down what I think I am cable of and what I excel at.

I’m not sure if I was supposed to cut and paste my entire report but essentially there is a lot of things still up in the air.

a. “What have you learned about yourself through your self-assessments and how has this
affected your choice of major and career goals?” More or less what I new already. That I am at least by the metric they use a “thinker” that I like to solve problems and that I like to see measurable results

b. “How do these results reflect a change from what you expected or planned for yourself
previously?” Not much of a change actually. Perhaps maybe a difference from a long time ago when I had other notions of public service,

c. “How did participating in FOCUS 2 help you clarify a future direction for yourself?” It doesn’t. At least not yet. I do however feel that it’s usefulness will increase as I take more classes and narrow down what I think I am cable of and what I excel at.

I do not have a complete action plan as yet. So far, I know I want to graduate from Baruch with a Bachelor in Business Administration. These self-assessments showed me a lot about myself, most I already knew. I learned that I am a social person who enjoys listening to people as much as I enjoy talking to them. I work extremely well with others and motivate them. I am also good at managing money, reasoning, and problem solving. These results didn’t alter my career choices because I don’t have a definite career choice. My mind is open to many career options that I can put my skills to use, especially my money management skill. Participating in these assessments showed me what I should look into based on my interests. It also gave me new options that I never really thought of. After taking these assessments, I now know what steps I need to take to plan my future and get what i want in life.

I do not have a complete action plan as yet. So far, I know I want to graduate from Baruch with a Bachelor in Business Administration. These self-assessments showed me a lot about myself, most I already knew. I learned that I am a social person who enjoys listening to people as much as I enjoy talking to them. I work extremely well with others and motivate them. I am also good at managing money, reasoning, and problem solving. These results didn’t alter my career choices because I don’t have a definite career choice. My mind is open to many career options that I can put my skills to use, especially my money management skill. Participating in these assessments showed me what I should look into based on my interests. It also gave me new options that I never really thought of. After taking these assessments, I now know what steps I need to take to plan my future and get what i want in life.

I enjoy listening to people as much as I enjoy talking to them.  I like to help people with their problems.  I found out that self-assessment is the most important first step in career planning.  My choice of major and career goals did not change after the self-assessment.  The results showed that I was more social than anyone would have thought and it showed that I had a bright future being a financial planner.  There were no drastic changes from the results I have received.  Participating in FOCUS 2 helped clarify a future direction for myself.  I became more sure about wanting to work with a group of people and not be alone, but be independent as well.

I enjoy listening to people as much as I enjoy talking to them.  I like to help people with their problems.  I found out that self-assessment is the most important first step in career planning.  My choice of major and career goals did not change after the self-assessment.  The results showed that I was more social than anyone would have thought and it showed that I had a bright future being a financial planner.  There were no drastic changes from the results I have received.  Participating in FOCUS 2 helped clarify a future direction for myself.  I became more sure about wanting to work with a group of people and not be alone, but be independent as well.