My parents, since birth, have always instilled in me a sense of dedication. Whether it be the dedication to my studies or to my community, I have worked hard to surpass the goals I have set for myself. Without this dedication to my projects, I would not be half the person I am today.
I have attempted to help out my community whenever possible. Hundreds, maybe even thousands, of hours have been put into my community service projects. When I was around 6 or 7, my family made me start helping out a foundation called Rainbow’s Hope. This company helped out the developmentally disabled and provided them with help and support. There were many events that I attended, including a Christmas event where they got presents from a wish list they made, an Easter event where they did easter egg hunts for prizes, and many more. I worked with this program for almost 8 years, accumulating many hours of community service. The great part about this organization was that I never asked for hours to be documented, nor did I ever try and count how much time I had put in. I was dedicated to helping the people in the program, many of these people turning out to end up being friends of mine.
At Baruch, I wish to bring this sense of selflessness to the Scholars Program, as well as the entire school. I think my role in Baruch and the Scholars program is not to change to fit in, but rather stand out for what I have done. I want people not to see me as somebody who goes out of their way to help, but as a peer that can help them do the same. I don’t want recognition for my previous actions. I want recognition for how much I help others go out of their way to help another. This idea has stemmed, in my eyes, from the movie Pay it Forward by Mimi Leader. This movie shows how one student in a classroom creates a nationwide phenomenon by helping out three people and not asking for anything in return except that they each help three others. Though seemingly farfetched, this idea is what I hope to bring to the Baruch Scholars program. I don’t want recognition, I want action.
