It’s hard trying to narrow down what I want to do. When you’re in a space like me where I’ve dabbled into different fields without defining what I exactly want as a career. While I have a high interest and…

I’ve always had a deeply rooted love for music. From the lyrical content, production, catchy hooks, and the nostalgia and memories tied to it. It’s always been a big part of my life. In particular, hip hop, pop, r&b, video…

As many of you born and raised in NYC know, this city is particularly diverse when it comes to Spanish dialects. The diversity in Spanish dialects is enormous, making it challenging to keep up with the different words and expressions,…

On March 1st 2024 I traveled to Washington D.C with several other SEEK students, and TA’s to attend and present in the ESS conference. This was my first ever professional conference that I presented in.  My research was focused primarily…

When the topic of the showcase first came up, I quickly told myself that I couldn’t do it. I had a myriad of reasons why. “I don’t have time”, “I have nothing I could write about”, “Mercury is in retrograde…

As a child who grew up in the South Bronx, I learned that money doesn’t grow on trees. Within every instance, my mom always saved up for the little things I wanted for my birthday and other household items. But…

Remember those times when you didn’t have to worry about money? Remember those times when you just acted like a kid with no responsibilities or consequences (unless you have immigrant parents)? Not going to lie with you, but I missed…

Since childhood, in my culture our community supported the idea of savings. I was always taught even if you have a small amount of money make sure you save from it. It does not matter if it’s one penny. Because…

Reflections of Youth: Poems on Self-Love, Identity, and the Journey through Your Twenties” – a showcase project tailored exclusively for the Creative Writing for Literature and Poetry (CLP) community. This unique portfolio encapsulates the essence of the tumultuous yet transformative…

My future goal is to become a clinical psychologist, providing tailored care in private practice. Additionally, I aspire to establish a non-profit organization or center offering free mental health services, ensuring accessibility to those in need, regardless of financial constraints.…

My current major is Human Biology at Hunter College. I would like to attend nursing school after graduating as I would love to be a pediatric oncology nurse. Nursing allows you to make a difference in the lives of others…

I am majoring in Finance and double minoring in Italian and International Marketing, and I would like to work in the financial field as an Equity researcher (I think). I would love to further my education after finishing my undergraduate…

Currently I am a senior in Queens College majoring in psychology and minoring in English. I have a strong passion toward earning degrees and it’s not because I want to make more money It’s because I understand the importance of…

Currently at Hunter College, my major is political science and government while my current minor is legal studies. I want to pursue a career in law and become a lawyer down the line. Political science and legal studies coincide as…

As a CUNY Baccalaureate Scholar, I’ve been afforded a unique opportunity to tailor my education to my specific interests and goals. By designing my major with concentrations in Global Politics and the Economy of the Oppressed, I’ve been able to…

Responsability takes control of my drive and moral compass, Order my ambition to succeed at the top, Beloved and abhorred by others for my cheery smile, Enthusiasm boosts my productivity every day with sheer charisma, Respecting myself leads to appreciating…

A new year always means opportunities for reflection. For the CUNY Peer Leaders, it is an opportunity to tap into embodied experiences. On February 2, 2024, the current cohort of CUNY Peer Leaders gathered in the Graduate Center’s Skylight Room.…

I am geniune and charismatic, I wonder what you’re thinking right now, I hear drums beating from a heartbreak, I see oblivion breaking my sight, and I want to be amused. I am geniune and charismatic. I pretend to be…

In the home where I grew up, even if the radio were off, you could always hear the music. You see, my parents are both professional classical musicians—I myself studied piano fairly seriously for over twelve years—and so the sounds…

During the fall semester, I had the pleasure of participating in a Chanoyu class, also known as a Japanese tea ceremony class. This comprehensive course included a lecture on the history and cultural significance of the tea ceremony, as well…