Since this is still my first month here at Baruch, my role so far has been to attend classes and do my work. However, I plan for this to change pretty soon. As a Baruch Scholar in the Honors program, I think my role should be way more impactful than merely taking notes and praying to pass my exams. While I am a student and school work should be a priority, it shouldn’t be the only priority. This is most likely why the requirements of the Honors Program go way beyond the classroom. With things like the Community Service Project and the Study Abroad stipend, it is clear to say that it is every Honor student’s duty to become active in, not only the Baruch community, but the world.
College is all about constantly discovering oneself while having new experiences. The only way to really do this would be to get involved in certain activities, whether it be clubs, teams, internships, or jobs. This would be related to the culture of service that the Honors Program promotes because community service is also another huge way to get involved. There are several ways to help out and give back to the community. This includes, but is not limited to, working with children, helping the less fortunate, cleaning up the city, promoting healthy lifestyles, and even assisting businesses. By participating in any one of these activities, an Honor student like myself would definitely be able to discover some of my passions in the world. Community service could also help build my character while I help others out in the meantime.
Overall, even though being in the Honors program requires a 3.3 GPA, it is also very important to be involved in the community because it will end up being very beneficial to each one of us long after college.
