So far within our lifetimes, our parents and teachers have told us we should serve our community. Well what does it really mean to serve your community? Whether it be volunteering at the local children’s hospital, making brownies for a bake sale, or raking leaves on your neighbor’s front lawn, we have learned the importance of helping those around us. Even colleges look to see how often you participate in your own community, because by helping your own community it shows that you are never too young to take an active leadership role.
When I was in Junior High school, I went on a church missions trip to Pennsylvania to help rebuild homes for people who could not afford to, for one week. We woke up every morning and installed new supports, spackled, painted the walls, and more. Nothing can replace the appreciation of the couple whose house we were fixing, and the happiness I felt for helping them. Even though these people did not live in my hometown, in my home community of East Setauket, they are still apart of my community, my worldly community. Everyone here on Earth are all connected, and we are here to help other.
We are long gone from our high school years, and now have set off into college life, what most regard as the best years they have ever experienced. Our role as Baruch Scholars within this academic society is a very important one. Not only do we represent the whole student body, But we serve as role models to those around us. This culture we have recently entered is one that requires our time, energy, and dedication. We serve our community here by getting a good education, meeting those around us, and helping others strive for the very best, as we do everyday. We also help others by getting involved in community service during the four years of our time here. The Honors Program here at Baruch pushes us to do our best and achieve our highest in all that we do. It gives us opportunities that most don’t have, and it is here at Baruch that we have the chance to be the best we can be.