Baruch Scholars 2012

My understanding of community service has changed a lot since the beginning of the project. With my group, or individually, I will always need the help of other people in order for me to help other people. We have had to step outside our comfort zones and contact strangers just so we can help other strangers. Of course as any group project goes, we all learn new things from dealing with 3 or 4 other students on one collaborative project. Ultimately, these connections and the learning experiences from making these connections will help us advance not only in the realm of community service but in any kind of scholastic or social setting. Knowing how to find particular resources or use certain databases from the libraries website will be a definite advantage when we are writing 20 page research papers somewhere in the next 7 semesters.

In the next 3 years, I see myself in a vastly different place than I am right now. This first semester was a huge adjustment for me, so I kept my schedule relatively low key so I wouldn’t get overwhelmed. With my new knowledge of Baruch, time management, and (the social failure otherwise known as) the LIRR, I will be able to get more involved in various clubs and activities. My job search was sadly unsuccessful this semester, but hopefully I will be able to pick something up over winter break that will sustain me through the next three and a half years. I want to be living somewhere other than my parents’ house (sooner rather than later) before my time at Baruch is up. I want to be able to answer the question “What are you majoring in?” with a definite answer, not some mosh of incoherent words. As for my last year at Baruch, I want to be at an internship that requires me to do more than go on Starbucks runs. I want to be revising and sending my resume out to prospective employers, although the thought of having a full-time job definitely scares me more than I care to admit.

My understanding of community service has changed a lot since the beginning of the project. With my group, or individually, I will always need the help of other people in order for me to help other people. We have had to step outside our comfort zones and contact strangers just so we can help other strangers. Of course as any group project goes, we all learn new things from dealing with 3 or 4 other students on one collaborative project. Ultimately, these connections and the learning experiences from making these connections will help us advance not only in the realm of community service but in any kind of scholastic or social setting. Knowing how to find particular resources or use certain databases from the libraries website will be a definite advantage when we are writing 20 page research papers somewhere in the next 7 semesters.

In the next 3 years, I see myself in a vastly different place than I am right now. This first semester was a huge adjustment for me, so I kept my schedule relatively low key so I wouldn’t get overwhelmed. With my new knowledge of Baruch, time management, and (the social failure otherwise known as) the LIRR, I will be able to get more involved in various clubs and activities. My job search was sadly unsuccessful this semester, but hopefully I will be able to pick something up over winter break that will sustain me through the next three and a half years. I want to be living somewhere other than my parents’ house (sooner rather than later) before my time at Baruch is up. I want to be able to answer the question “What are you majoring in?” with a definite answer, not some mosh of incoherent words. As for my last year at Baruch, I want to be at an internship that requires me to do more than go on Starbucks runs. I want to be revising and sending my resume out to prospective employers, although the thought of having a full-time job definitely scares me more than I care to admit.

By working on the community service project I began to start thinking not only about my immediate community but the Baruch community as a whole. I realized that my LC is really the community I am the closest to, right now. I began to become friends with people different than me and expand my comfort zone. By working on the community service project I started working in different aspects than I expected. I had to communicate with people from a different area and a place I wasn’t comfortable with. For my community service project I am doing Unity Games. Unity games is a group in Staten Island that helps develop unity in staten islands youth. I believe this is very important so that community’s that are relatively different can join as one.
I am from a close knit community myself and had to call on other people not just in my community to help me in my first semester. I attend the writing center to help me fix my English papers multiple times. I wanted to make sure I was conforming with the teachers requirements. I know that the writing center is of great help and I can go there in my next four years. Not only did I go to the writing center I met with multiple teachers to help me in my studies. I met with my English teacher to make sure I am getting everything down, and to ultimately succeed.
By working on my community service project and meeting with other people, I have been exposed to other people and different communities. I realized other people have the strengths to overcome by weaknesses and i should take advantage of it. I know that in the future when I need help I will have confidence to ask.

By working on the community service project I began to start thinking not only about my immediate community but the Baruch community as a whole. I realized that my LC is really the community I am the closest to, right now. I began to become friends with people different than me and expand my comfort zone. By working on the community service project I started working in different aspects than I expected. I had to communicate with people from a different area and a place I wasn’t comfortable with. For my community service project I am doing Unity Games. Unity games is a group in Staten Island that helps develop unity in staten islands youth. I believe this is very important so that community’s that are relatively different can join as one.
I am from a close knit community myself and had to call on other people not just in my community to help me in my first semester. I attend the writing center to help me fix my English papers multiple times. I wanted to make sure I was conforming with the teachers requirements. I know that the writing center is of great help and I can go there in my next four years. Not only did I go to the writing center I met with multiple teachers to help me in my studies. I met with my English teacher to make sure I am getting everything down, and to ultimately succeed.
By working on my community service project and meeting with other people, I have been exposed to other people and different communities. I realized other people have the strengths to overcome by weaknesses and i should take advantage of it. I know that in the future when I need help I will have confidence to ask.

Immediately after I was notified of my acceptance to the Scholars Program, I embraced the opportunity. I thought to myself: I am going to be given special treatment, early registration. only the best classes, and etc. And although. that might be what happens over the next 4 years, I realized that there is more to college than just those nominal things. Although we all wan to enjoy our college lives, we must realize that we are here to get to a bigger, better place. I’m not saying that we should not live every day to its fullest and that we should not enjoy ourselves while we’re here. But, we must realize that we have to take advantage of the opportunities presented to us in Baruch and establish a future for ourselves.

In 3 years, I hope to be graduating in Baruch with a degree in either Marketing, Finance, or Real Estate. By then, I hope I developed myself as a well-rounded person and as someone that has engaged in many community service projects. I would like to have a few internships backing my resume. Also, the people I meet in Baruch are one of the most important assets I want to keep throughout life. These people are your network for the real world. they’re going to be there for the moral support you may need or they might be the key to landing a great job.

I don’t see myself going to graduate school right away; I may decide that I don’t to go at all. It is a thought of mine to head to law school for a year or two if the opportunity presents itself because even if I don’t become a lawyer, having a background in law and having an ability to read contracts can be vital to any business. With my personality, I hope that I am able to open my own company right out of college, obviously with the proper financial backing. I probably would like to start a family by 23. (I know what you’re thinking-he’s crazy!) Overall, all I want to be in 3 years is HAPPY!

Community Service is something that often is overlooked. However, as I got older I began to realize its value. Education is not only about bettering yourself, but also helping out the community as a whole. For now, my community is Baruch and as a scholar I feel like it is my responsibility to be a leader and lead by example when it comes to community service. We are required to do some community service but I think that this will teach us to go on in our lives and influence the community for our own satisfaction.

One of my favorite quotes is by Will Smith. He said “I want to do good. I want the world to be better because I was here.” I truly believe that and I think that we should make the most out of our lives and leave some sort of unique mark. I’ve looked at community service as a chore before but I began to understand its value. It not only serves others but it also makes you feel good about doing a good deed. It can also help you realize your hidden potential or something you didn’t know about yourself. The honors program tries to get us to begin to serve the community and be an example for those who don’t have to do this. Courtesy and kindness is contagious and I plan on being a good citizen and help the community after my time in Baruch as well.

Community Service is something that often is overlooked. However, as I got older I began to realize its value. Education is not only about bettering yourself, but also helping out the community as a whole. For now, my community is Baruch and as a scholar I feel like it is my responsibility to be a leader and lead by example when it comes to community service. We are required to do some community service but I think that this will teach us to go on in our lives and influence the community for our own satisfaction.

One of my favorite quotes is by Will Smith. He said “I want to do good. I want the world to be better because I was here.” I truly believe that and I think that we should make the most out of our lives and leave some sort of unique mark. I’ve looked at community service as a chore before but I began to understand its value. It not only serves others but it also makes you feel good about doing a good deed. It can also help you realize your hidden potential or something you didn’t know about yourself. The honors program tries to get us to begin to serve the community and be an example for those who don’t have to do this. Courtesy and kindness is contagious and I plan on being a good citizen and help the community after my time in Baruch as well.

As a Baruch scholar, my time at Baruch will center around one word: responsibility. By being a part of the honors program, I have a taken upon myself a responsibility to fully integrate myself into the Baruch community. My role in Baruch should be that of an honors student; hard working, committed, excited, and a true role model for other students.

While I gain familiarity and confidence, I must take leadership roles among the myriad groups and clubs in Baruch. I must learn to inspire, to teach, to motivate, and to take full advantage of every opportunity that is presented to me. Above all, an honors student should be able to see the world as a well of information; being able to learn and grow from every person, every experience, and every challenge. The honors student must know how to embrace hard work and difficulties, knowing full well that it is the hard work and tests now that truly shape your strength and fortitude for the future.

As I go through my journey here at Baruch, it is clear that there is a rich culture of service and dedication in the atmosphere. With all the opportunities that are provided to for us to succeed, there is a definite responsibility for every student. It is a responsibility to live by a higher set of morals, to learn and grow constantly, and to live a life of giving and meaning.

As a Baruch scholar, my time at Baruch will center around one word: responsibility. By being a part of the honors program, I have a taken upon myself a responsibility to fully integrate myself into the Baruch community. My role in Baruch should be that of an honors student; hard working, committed, excited, and a true role model for other students.

While I gain familiarity and confidence, I must take leadership roles among the myriad groups and clubs in Baruch. I must learn to inspire, to teach, to motivate, and to take full advantage of every opportunity that is presented to me. Above all, an honors student should be able to see the world as a well of information; being able to learn and grow from every person, every experience, and every challenge. The honors student must know how to embrace hard work and difficulties, knowing full well that it is the hard work and tests now that truly shape your strength and fortitude for the future.

As I go through my journey here at Baruch, it is clear that there is a rich culture of service and dedication in the atmosphere. With all the opportunities that are provided to for us to succeed, there is a definite responsibility for every student. It is a responsibility to live by a higher set of morals, to learn and grow constantly, and to live a life of giving and meaning.

Question:What does it mean to serve your community?

As a Baruch scholar I have the responsibility of meeting a certain standard, and to achieve that I must devote time to my studies…4 hours for math 3 hours for philosophy…etc. a week. That means I have to take it seriously. But aside from simply being able to recite the notes I took during the professors’ lectures, it’s also important that I can analyze and think for myself.

By being a dedicated student, I will be setting an example for other students …at Baruch, and probably for the college too because Baruch does have a reputation for it’s outstanding professors who lead students to become successful and right individuals.

As I volunteer in non-profit organizations such as parks, I will be giving back to my community because it is through their efforts to improve lives that allowed me to get  to where I am today…well I received a great education in public school, funded by the city so I have it to thank.

I think my role is to interact more with unfamiliar places and people because it will increase my tolerance and acceptance of others and their goals. And it will be for the good of the community because by while I work alongside others, I will have new experiences which will help me grow up.

The Honors Program encourages its students to prepare for life after college. One way to prepare is to first work for free…or volunteering, and I should not think of it in a negative light because what I get out of it is experience and you can’t put a price on that. It’s a win-win situation!