Owen
Many students in Baruch tend to have English as their second language. For me, coming from Poughkeepsie being one of the few minorities in my high school, it is wonderful to see the vast diversity of students in our college.
As I mentioned earlier, many students tend to dress “business casual” with dress pants, a blouse, etc. or even suits if they are coming from work/interview. There’s also a mixture of styles in Baruch from just the hoodies and jeans to cute skirts, heels, leggings, and more. It is New York City, so people have their own fashion style and I love it because I remember when I visited friends at SUNY Albany, most students just wear their PJs to class or hoodie and jeans while I was there wearing a skirt and leggings definitely appearing as a visitor.
In my Literature class, my professor made everyone tells the class where they are from and it is amazing to hear all the different countries and their stories of how and when they moved to the U.S. Furthermore, classes may range from 7:50am to 10pm at night and night classes are usually when you see adults in their thirties or older coming back to school for class. It is interesting to see that and I think it is a great opportunity that is provided from New York City colleges such as Baruch.
Lastly, students do talk about what they make because money is a significant factor for our future lives. Though, it is usually sophomores or upperclassmen who tend to talk more about what they make because they were the ones closer to their career
Alan
- Everyone seems to be integrated and accepting of all groups, though there are always groups that are of the same interests and backgrounds.
- Quiet people are definitely those who feel the most out of place. Quiet people anywhere are out of place. Even though there are quiet and not as socially-engaging students, they have a group of their own!
- Students wear anything to class. Suits, high-fashioned, slippers, jeans, white t-shirt, caps, just to name some.
- Different students interact all the time, thought if they are only acquaintance just from a class is unknown.
- Where is the dining hall?
- Most Baruch students are from the five boroughs, specifically the tri-state area, with a small percentage outside in other suburbs.
- Financial aid students are the most prevalent.
- I believe students are politically aware. I am a Business focused students, so I don't really have classes or interact with students of liberal studies.
- Students talk how much they WANT to earn. Whether or not they are able to achieve or attain it, it is unknown.