Monthly Archives: October 2012

As a Baruch scholar, my time at Baruch will center around one word: responsibility. By being a part of the honors program, I have a taken upon myself a responsibility to fully integrate myself into the Baruch community. My role in Baruch should be that of an honors student; hard working, committed, excited, and a […] Continue reading →

Question:What does it mean to serve your community? As a Baruch scholar I have the responsibility of meeting a certain standard, and to achieve that I must devote time to my studies…4 hours for math 3 hours for philosophy…etc. a week. That means I have to take it seriously. But aside from simply being able […] Continue reading →

Being part of the Baruch scholars program, I have a responsibility to give back to my college in many ways. Baruch has given me the opportunity to represent its honors program as part of its elite students. Baruch has given … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I think every person has their own way to contribute to their ever-growing communities. It is difficult to attribute all or most of the things we do as pure acts of kindness, however, considering for most of us, doing  community work gives us pride and joy. It is that sense of fulfillment of a duty […] Continue reading →

To server the community is to contribute to it in a positive way. To serve the community is to take initiative and use your gifts and talents to help others and try to make a difference. As Baruch Honors Scholars we are called to serve our communities in every way possible. Not only are we […] Continue reading →

Servicing your community is when you use your talents to better the lives of the people around you. We are all members of many communities and we should do our best to make them as amazing as we can. We can all do something. As a Baruch Scholar it is my responsibility to make the […] Continue reading →

I believe that my role as a Baruch Scholar is to be the best. Whether this is in the Baruch community or in the larger global community. We are the best Baruch has to offer academically and culturally. We have all come from a variety of backgrounds and by working together we will become the […] Continue reading →

The most obvious answer at the forefront of most people’s mind when they hear the words “community service” is a popular sentencing alternative to jail time. I jest. For most of us, community service is synonymous with volunteer work. In high school, I volunteered with my best friend at a nursing home for two summers. […] Continue reading →

As a Baruch Scholar I understand that I have two main responsibilities. The first is to meet both my expectations and that of the Honors Program. I believe that in order to meet such expectations I will have to continue to work hard and strive for the best. “Hard work pays off” is a concept […] Continue reading →

I’ll start off by saying the generic answer: it is my duty to give back to the community as a Baruch scholar. I have been granted a seat in Baruch’s Honor program, receiving full tuition. As a result, I am expected to be a “role model” for others. I am meant to showcase the perseverance […] Continue reading →