Monthly Archives: November 2009
Journal Entry #2
The community gives one a sense of having somewhat of a second family. So to me when I give back and serve my community i feel a sense of tranquility, pride, and connection. It also gives me a sense of accomplishment. Serving my community puts me in a peaceful state of mind because I feel […] Continue reading
Journal Entry #2
Within my life i’ve done more than just help myself. Within the Baruch community, I help my classmates by helping them with say, math homework, or whatever they need help with. However, where I am most helpful is with the community on Long Island. On Long Island, in Suffolk County, in Selden, my life is […] Continue reading
Lorena Russi #3
Every piece is important in the making of a puzzle. This concept can be correlated to that of a community. We are all tied to invisible threads that, at the slightest tug, push another person tied to it. Participating in the Community Service Project showed me what I can contribute to a group, including leadership, […] Continue reading
What does it mean to serve your community?
As a Baruch Honors Scholar, I have been granted a wonderful academic opportunity here in New York. However, this great opportunity comes with great civic responsibility. Baruch College has invested money in the Honors College with the expectation that we scholars will in turn help our surrounding community with the same enthusiasm we do towards […] Continue reading
Journal Entry #2
What is your role in the Baruch and broader community as a Baruch Scholar in the Honors Program and what do you think it should be? How is this related to the culture of service the Honors program promotes? Having just started at Baruch College this year, I have yet to find my place in […] Continue reading
Journal # 2
My role in Baruch and the boarder community as an honors student is to set an example for those around me. The successes of individuals can serve as a good motivator for those who happen to be around those same individuals. The successes of people can rub off in a positive way on those who […] Continue reading
What Does it Mean to Serve My Community
Growing up, my parents always stressed the importance of volunteering and contributing to the community. Therefore, at a young age, I have always tried to dedicate my time and effort to help others. Ever since junior high school, I have volunteered in an organization in my Chinese school to contribute what I can to the […] Continue reading
What does it mean to serve your community?
As honor students we have certain requirements. We must maintain a certain GPA and take a certain amount of honors classes. But as honors students one of our greatest responsibilities is to be role models to other students and to represent Baruch College in the best way possible. And this cannot be accomplished by just […] Continue reading
Anthony Marsan Entry No. 2
After submitting my response letter to undergraduate admissions, I was a fully fledged Baruch Scholar. At the time however, I had no idea of what it would truly mean to participate in the Honors Program. I assumed that it was simply a title people used to spice up résumés and academic grade point averages would […] Continue reading
Eliezer Lopukhin 2009-11-06 02:42:15
My role in the Baruch community specifically right now is to familiarize myself with the college lifestyle and to do the best that I can in my classes. Part of this is to have a proper work ethic and to hold up the standard of being serious about schoolwork that is in my Learning Community. […] Continue reading