As a part of Baruch Scholars, we have a duty to be more than just a regular Baruch student. We owe it to Baruch, who has given us this wonderful scholarship, to give a little bit of ourselves back to the community. I feel like any role we take in the broader community or Baruch is a relevant one, as long as it impacts someone or something and makes you feel good. I know this sounds broad, but to me, being a part of the Honors Program does not necessarily mean volunteering. Yes volunteering could be a source of impacting the community, but you could also do so by getting involved in something more than school.

I am in the Baruch play now. I put a lot of my time into it. I feel like this is a form of giving back to the community at Baruch. I know that this does not meet the requirements of what the Baruch Scholars Honors Program requires as community service, but I still feel that it is. The Baruch community is based on involvement in my opinion, and any involvement you can make aside from just going to class should be admired.

Of course, helping an organization that promotes some kind of social philanthropy is a little bit more moving than doing something solely that’s for you and a part of the Baruch community. I see why we are asked to volunteer. It’s a great way to help someone or something that needs more help than you.