Hey Guys & Gals, it’s nice to be with you all this semester : )

Hello fellow psychologists-in-training (maybe?), my name is Jennifer Garcia and I am a sophomore at Baruch pursuing a finance major. I grew up in the Bronx, but have been all over, recently settling down in my Long Island City neighborhood for two years now – and loving it! I’m right by the East River which gives me a chance to stop by most mornings with a cup of coffee and reflect upon myself, do yoga or just prep for whatever challenges the day will bring. I absolutely love animals and cooking cruelty-free meals for my friends and family. Cruelty-free is a phrase I like to use for “vegan”, which is what I am and have been for 4 years now…among other things. When I’m not in school, I like to go to Lincoln Center (I saw Franz Liszt performed there last), the opera house, the theatre (check out La Mama for fantastic off-off Broadway), hiking in the Catskills, cozying up with my better half in a little jazz club and dancing until morning. School is great and everything, but I think it’s really important to develop stimulating and fun hobbies that keep you well-balanced and happy.

I also participate in Baruch Women in Business Association and am the coordinator for community service events this year. If anyone is interested in partaking in some fun community service events, please email me at [email protected] and I would be happy you send you a list of upcoming events for this year. I came up with them so I can vouch that they will be fun, I promise! : ) Do you know what else is fun? Psychology! Yes, isn’t it just fascinating? It’s definitely my favorite class so far. I can even say that I don’t even mind waking up early and skipping the gym on Wed and Fri for class! Well, that’s it for me folks. Hope you all enjoy an exciting semester!

-Jenn