I am still in the process of learning about Baruch College. Through the freshman Seminar, I have learned about the various resources available to me as a scholar. I am aware that resources such as faculty, peers, staff, support centers, the library, and student clubs are available. To be honest, this prompt annoys me. This prompt is tailored in a way such as to force a specific response that illustrates the importance of the Baruch Scholars program. In my opinion, the best resource or benefit that comes from this program is the ability to sign up for classes ahead of other students. I can say that the program is successful in fostering the intellectual growth of students who have a holistic understanding of the world; because of the conversations I have had with upperclassmen that are Scholars, both in title and in being.
The Community Service Project does not require the assistance of faculty and staff, because of the relative ease of finding a not-for-profit in New York City. I have not utilized any support centers as of yet. Pragmatically speaking, the only support center I see myself using in the future is the STARR Career Development Center. I have not joined the student club yet, although I do foresee the need in the future. Surprisingly, Scholar specific resources have not given me an edge in my other courses. In fact, my best class is not an honors course. My English class unlike my honors courses is not nauseatingly biased and forces us to think critically. My understanding of Community service has not evolved. No matter how you slice it, the idea of giving back to the community remains the same. Of course, there are a plethora of different causes for which we can volunteer, but that is a matter of personal preference. In the next three years, I view myself as having learned more about the world, with as of then unpublished literature, and ready to get a job.
