Life isn’t all about money and fame, it’s about striving to be the best person you can be and the journey to accomplish this deed. Sure wealth is important, but happiness does not necessarily accompany dollars. This is where serving your community kicks in, where having money and using it wisely for the greater good goes way further than spending it on a new television set or that new iPod you want. It is not a coincidence that Bill Gates and Warren Buffet set up foundations to help others in need.
However not having riches is not an excuse not to help others, to not serve the community. Baruch teaches us these high values, to strive to be better. In Baruch Honors, we have to be even better than the rest, as without the gracious donors we would not be in this great program today. Serving as a role model to others is an honor, and because of this I am constantly striving to be a better person. My role in Baruch is to be a great scholar, in the sense that is to be open minded and to help others around me.
Baruch Honors scholars should volunteer openly, not having to be prompted by anyone. Volunteering at a non-profit organization is an example, helping a friend in need is another. Giving your time and effort to a greater cause is not only beneficial to others but also to you. It is kharma, “what goes around comes around”.
The culture that the Honors Program instills in us exactly promotes this. After all, if it wasn’t for others helping the community, we would not be where we are today.
