Create or find a photograph or some other image (a meme, an animated GIF, etc.) that represents who you are. Embed your imaged into a blog comment in which your reflect, in no more than 500 words, on your impressions on your first few weeks at Baruch College. Your response should be personal and creative. Take some time to reflect on the person you believe you are. If you use an image your did not create yourself, be sure to credit the source with a name, if possible, and the URL!
Your answers should be left in the comments section below no later than Thursday, February 28th at 11:59pm.
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This image represents me and also my impression of my first few weeks at Baruch. I chose this picture because it means a new start. For me, college is a new beginning, new life, new adventure, and i get to start over. It is just like the how the sun rises, it set and then rises again, like starting a brand new day. The new day that you’re starting, you don’t know what is coming so it’s very unexpected, just like college. My 1st few weeks here at Baruch has been full of surprises. There were good things and bad things and I’m hoping that many more unexpected events will happen as i continue my journey here at Baruch.
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This image represents me because I created it. It is not finished but it is something I am working on. Its an inspiration board and what different people and style inspire me. Fashion is who I am and I can instill anything into my fashion and what I want to create. I can use my culture, my family or my experiences. Every year I create new inspiration boards. I not only post pictures of fashion but pictures of my family because family is also who I am. If it was not for family I probably wouldn’t be attending Baruch right now but luckily for their support and love they push me everyday to achieve my dreams.
My first few weeks of Baruch were very different. It is very different from high school and it wasn’t what I expected. I expected to be by myself most of the time but instead I am always around new friends. I expected the professors to be more strict and boring but instead I can actually have real conversations about life or anything and can be myself around them. This school is very interesting and the people in it. I didn’t expect the school to be so diverse.
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The first few weeks haven’t been bad. It’s been a challenge keeping up with the work and managing my time. I am hoping I can keep it up and I am trying to enjoy every moment of it that I can. I like going out with my classmates for drinks and I’m getting to be a bit more social. I’m going to have to thank them for that. This image represents me because these are my kids and they are apart of me.
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This image describes me the best and is one of my favourite because it tells me that whenever things go bad I should stay strong. This image well describes the first few weeks at Baruch because they were pretty rough. I had to go to Undergraduate Admissions Office or Registrar almost every second day to bring my documents, arrange subjects etc. Also, I was constantly looking for the books, but often the Bookstore either didn’t order them or people bought them.
They say that at the beginning it’s always hard and this time it really was, but one good thing is that my classmates turnes out to be really cool and friendly, and I made friends within first two weeks.
When I first heard of Baruch, the word sounded so strong. It gave me a feeling that it’s a good college where one can graduate successfully. Followed by its meaning-“the light”- Baruch gives me some kind of self-confidence that one day I’ll be graduating too. When you get into the college system, everything seems good and the first two tough weeks fade away from your memory, but for me it’s important to remember that no matter what, nothing should let me down and I should stay strong all the way.
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I chose this image because i believe that determination plays a huge role in everybody’s lives today and in society as well. Throughout my first couple weeks at Baruch college and classes I’ve attended, I am learning many valuable lessons. I learned how to present in front of an audience with confidence, how to take and give advice, leadership skills, and finding out my true values. I am confident that I can take what I learned and apply it to my career because it can help me throughout my career and helping.
My main goal is to help other people with problems in their lives such as marriage, family concerns, or personal issues. It’s always important to take care of yourself first. The lessons I learned in mentoring can be applied to the family I hope to have in the future, so that I will not have to see them make the same mistakes I did and to become better people. I have not gained 100% confidence in myself yet but so far at Baruch college , my confidence has gone up by a bit of a percentage and I hope to continue to do well in the upcoming semester.
I believe I will have 100% confidence by the end of the last year I graduate at Baruch college because of the amount of classes we will have to take, the more the better. I am looking forward to thrive at Baruch college because I believe that there are more challenges that await me and my classmates. In the first semester I believe Baruch college can help me in a lot of ways. One important thing that I would like to learn is how to not bring yourself down and always keep your head up. Having trust and confidence in yourself and friends close to you are going to be key roles in order for me to succeed in what I want for my future.
In the classes I will take at Baruch, I would like to do more presentations in order for me to keep building my self-esteem and learn the necessities for good workmanship. I know that I have to manage time better because it is important to finish a presentation and never exceed the time limit given to present. In my future plans I believe that I will have presentations in meetings that will mean a lot to me and determine where my position will be in a work environment. The last year at Baruch college will boost my confidence up and give me the tools I need to be a successful person in the future because every semester I’ve had so far I have gained wisdom, knowledge, and a great work ethic. I will be looking forward to the challenges that I will face preparing to pursue my future career.
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(Since I’m not a computer-whiz I have zero Idea how to embed or find sources. but just so you know I didn’t in fact make these, as once again I am no computer-genius)
I kind of picked two, because I couldn’t figure out which one suited me better. I feel like both mean the same thing to me. One is a piece of art. The Mona Lisa Smile, but blurred out and blocked in sections, which I find to be incredible, and the other is just the definition of the word Ambivalence. These represent me in that when asked what I am, I regard myself first as not a student, or employee, or a sister or a daughter, but as an artist. Art was my first love and it is my passion, my everything- ergo, the first image. Now, anyone who knows the plights of being an artist can tell you a lot about ambivalence. Ambivalence , I feel, is that word can easily define my entire character in one fell sweep. It’s who I am, a bundle of conflicting emotions, trying to find harmony. So…that’s that, and those are my images.
Also, there’s not really much to say about Baruch so far. Its a large campus, I get lost a lot. I’m enjoying my classes, especially my anthropology class, as it seems to be the only one I can get a word in edgewise with the professor. It’s thought provoking and compels me to take a closer look into the society I’ve become so jaded towards. I’m quite lucky because one of my close friends already attends Baruch, but I seem to have no problem making acquaintances so far. I like it here, but I sort of hate it. Don’t get me wrong, it’s spectacular, I just wish there was more. I don’t know what more of, but more of something, but all in all, I’m enjoying myself. I hope it continues going forward.
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I couldn’t find a picture that i feel represents me but i picked this photograph because i been to this place before is one of panama many beaches. I connect to this picture because I’m a nature child, i love been outdoors during tropical weather, breathing fresh air and whenever I’m near the ocean i just feel at peace. i plan on owning a house or condo over looking the ocean but not too close to the beach in case of any tsunami or any mother nature disasters. you could say the reason i like this picture is because aside from been a nature child i love traveling and meeting new people. experiencing other cultures and i just love been by the water it brings peace to my life, i especially love the island of Saint martin (the french side)
and i could really use a beach right now after the first few weeks of college it has been a bit tough considering the fact that i took a few years of vacation but im up for the ride and in time i believe it will get better
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I chose to represent myself as a bee – a busy bee to be exact. The first month on college has been overwhelming to say the least. Between working full time, attending class, studying for exam and working on assigned projects I sometimes feel as if I have no “me” time. I think time spent doing what you love to do is important and you must always make time for yourself. For the past few weeks I have not made this a priority. As a result, going forward I am going to work on my time management skills and be sure that I dedicate at least an hour per week to do something that brings me joy.
I’ve also met some really great peers in my classes and I look forward to establishing lifelong friendships. When I registered for classes I was a bit worried that I would leave Baruch after four years with no new friends because of its commuter stigma. After these few short weeks I now realize this is a totally false assumption. Sometimes you need to experience things for yourself instead of listening to others in order to come to conclusions. I think this is an important life lesson.
All of my professors have been extremely helpful and accommodating. They understand and respect my work schedule and are willing to work with me to ensure I succeed in my classes. I hope thing continues throughout my semesters here at Baruch.
I’m already looking forward to taking new classes in the semesters ahead and further exploring my interests to try and figure out exactly what my major is going to be. I’m really excited for the months to come as my schedule for the summer and fall semesters come together. I hope I can fit it all in!