I feel as though it’s still kind of hard to definitively say what my role is right now as I’m a freshman barely halfway through my first semester. I should be able to help my peers with schoolwork and whatever else they need help with; as I grow into a more experienced upper classman, I’m hoping I will be able to share my years of wisdom with other students, helping them ease into the Baruch lifestyle as many people have done for me.
I am so grateful for the opportunities that Baruch has presented to me, such as a full scholarship and the chances for networking and internships. Because of this, my community service shouldn’t be contained to only Baruch but it should be spread further into the community around Baruch. As tedious as the community service every semester may seem, I know that it will only benefit me in the long run. Many people have made these opportunities available for me, and now it is my turn to make opportunities available for other people, even if they can’t be in the form of a MacBook Pro.
As Baruch Scholars, it is up to all of us to establish precedents for others to follow once they arrive at Baruch. We need to keep the mindset of helping others alive at Baruch because many people take the help and chances they receive for granted. Donating some of our time to help those around us seems only right after all the advantages that were seemingly handed to us upon entering Baruch.