I remember so vividly my first day of kindergarten- posing for pictures, riding the school bus for the first time, and lining up with the other students in my class. Most of all, I remember feeling excited. Similarly, each day in which I travel to Baruch is a vivid, exhilarating experience for me; the sight of the awesome Manhattan skyline never fails to take my breath away.
I do not merely let observations and experiences reveal their meaning to me, but I also seek to search for their meaning myself. My inquisitive mind, my unfettered thoughts, my compassionate heart, and my ambitious soul define my character and have been inspired and strengthened by my family, as well as my home. My parents have taught me the power and hence importance of confidence in one’s self and unwavering perseverance. My younger brother has reinforced my work ethic with his own dedication to schoolwork, his passion for learning, and his focus and drive for achieving a goal. My safe, secure, and tranquil home with its beautiful yard of trees and flowers has allowed me to appreciate and love even the smallest, simplest things in life.
My parents have shaped my values for and practices of integrity and hard work, which in turn have shaped my attitude toward education. My drive to excel in school reflects how I strive to be the best I can be. My passion for learning not only satiates my desire for knowledge but also reflects my gratitude for having the privilege to acquire knowledge.
As a Baruch Scholar and as a college student in the greatest city in Earth, I am unbounded in both the domain of exploration and the range of experience. I inevitably await the myriad of opportunities and the unbridled potential for individual growth.
Hey Sitara, I found it very interesting and cool to read about your excitement for attending school in the city and your love for seeing things yourself. Does that excitement that you feel now motivate you to want to try something new? If so I am 100% with you, over summer I always wanted to go around and do things I don’t typically do. We may even have similarities between the two, but great job I enjoyed reading your post.
Hey Sitara, I completely agree with you on seeing the Manhattan skyline and having it take away your breath every time, I do the same thing every time. I think it’s great how positively your parents and brother have influenced you and the fact that they emphasized the importance of confidence, which I think is one of the greatest qualities someone can have.
Your family has contributed a great deal helping you become the person you are today. It is so humbling to see how appreciative you are of life, of what others have done for you. Your munificence and kind heart are inspiring, and are fueled by such infinite compassion that I can not help but be overwhelmed with gratitude myself. The college experience is an opportunity to use you skills and talents to find and pursue your passion, and to stand f0r what you believe in. Your excitement towards exploration, school, and life itself is inspiring and sparks excitement in others. This excitement along with your character is unstoppable, and I hope you spend you time in college acknowlodging the things you contribute to the Baruch community. As well as that a lot of it is self earned and not just thanks to your family. Be proud of yourself and your accomplishments.