Serving in the community is not just a good thing to do, but also a necessary thing to partake in. As a Baruch student As a person, it is important to be a part of and give back to the community. Honors students have been given this amazing opportunity to grow and thrive in a new environment, and it is our duty to give the less fortunate an opportunity to grow as well. Students should not see a chance to help as an obligation, but as a good deed. Community service should never be a burden, but a way of life. It is a way to give back to those who really need it while also discovering things about yourself that you never knew! Giving to charity produces an overwhelming feeling of good to the philanthropist. Baruch honors students are given the resources to hone their skills and abilities. Why should they only be used to benefit oneself? These talents and skills we have learned throughout our lives should be applied to the real world to do things that matter. Promoting charities and raising money for organization are ways to help present and future generations. The privileged should never take their fortunate circumstances for granted by always looking to help others. Even if you yourself can not afford to donate money, dedicating your time and offering compassion can change the life of the person you are helping. It is human nature to be selfish, but to redefine our nature as selfless beings is truly admirable.