As members of Baruch’s Honors Program, we are granted a myriad of opportunities.
It is without doubt our personal responsibility to make use of these opportunities, but at the same time be thankful for what we have been given and give back to those who aren’t as fortunate.
Giving back as a student in the honors program entails to things: giving back to Baruch, and giving back to the greater community.
There are many ways in which we can give back to Baruch. The most obvious would be by participating in service clubs and organizations. As a member of Baruch’s Task Force of Sustainability and Baruch’s Eco Club, I hope to help Baruch make strides in becoming a more environmentally sustainable school.
In addition, we will also perform a group community service project with members of our Learning Community. My group has decided to help by working with the New York City Food Bank and distributing food in soup kitchens. This particular community service project is a requirement, and its status as such goes to show the importance the Honor’s Program places on service. Properly serving our community would entail going above and beyond this requirement. Of course, many of us already have extensive experience in this field, and therefore know how rewarding it may be. This is why it won’t be a problem for us to do so.
All in all, our role is to show our fellow Baruch students and the surrounding community that Baruch students are serious and dedicated to serving them.
