Category Archives: Autobiography

My name is Cali Paetow. It’s actually Calisce, but that sounds pretentious. My tentative major (I’m currently undecided) is Communications with a minor in French or German. I already know a good amount of German though, so the latter would … Continue reading →

The story of my family’s immigrant experience is mainly told through my mother and her side of the family. My mom and her family were born in Guyana. During my mom’s childhood and adolescence in Guyana, American culture was highly … Continue reading →

My name is Pawandeep Singh and as of now I am deciding between a biology major and a psychology major. I am interested in pre-med and hope to become a doctor, specifically a pediatrician. I chose to enroll in the … Continue reading →

My name is Kush Patel, and I was born and raised in the neighborhood of Elmhurst, Queens and by the age of 13, moved to the less crowded area of Floral Park.  I am pursuing a career in medicine, thus … Continue reading →

My name is Pranitha Prabhu and I intend to be a biology major with a pre-med concentration. I chose Macaulay Honors College because it is situated at the very heart of New York City. When I was applying to different … Continue reading →

My name is Teressa Cali and I’ve lived in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn my entire life.  I chose to attend Macaulay Honors at Brooklyn College for a few different reasons.  I enjoy living in Brooklyn and I never want to leave New … Continue reading →

            Eighteen months ago, when I graduated high school, I hadn’t even contemplating attending Brooklyn College. I had made deposits at two colleges—yes, one is not supposed to do that—and was on my way to … Continue reading →

While I intend to pursue a career in medicine, I would hate for that to limit me. That is why I chose the large university experience that CUNY Honors College and Brooklyn College had to offer. The workforce is limiting … Continue reading →

            To be honest, I wanted my college experience to be somewhere distant away from my parents, where I could come home once in a while, but at the same time I could live independently. … Continue reading →

I am Adrian Savage: student of Macaulay Honors College, Brooklyn; contender for a CUNY BA in a double major of English and Criminal Psychology; and future prosecuting attorney. I chose to enroll with Macaulay due in large part to the … Continue reading →

My name is Jessina Wong.  I enrolled in the CUNY Honors College because of the many benefits listed on its website, such as a full-tuition merit scholarship, and because I knew I would definitely meet many other talented students who … Continue reading →

The Influences of a First-Generation In high school, the future seemed so hazy to me. While the future still appears unclear, I am certain of my academic pursuits. Currently, I am working towards a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art … Continue reading →

           I am a proud member of both the Macaulay Honors College of The City University of New York and the BA/MD program. This is my freshmen year and my major is Biology with a minor … Continue reading →

My first year in college has been an interesting experience, from the freedom we have as students to the greater buildup of responsibilities. I’m currently on the pre – med track so I’m taking courses that are suggested for the … Continue reading →