As someone who is blessed with the opportunity of having the basic necessities of living, as well as the chance to have higher education, I think my role in the Baruch and broader community is to dedicate some portion of my knowledge or time in helping a cause that I believe will strengthen or improve the community. While I’m not quite sure where or what that cause may be, I think eventually I will be able to contribute. Volunteering my time will also allow me to foster more experiences in the community around me and in New York City. During high school, some of my most interesting experiences came with volunteering and some involvement in the school community. I hope that such an outcome will be similar in college.

The Honors Program promotes the culture of service in this way as well; by volunteering, students are able to see that their skills and contributions are worthwhile. They are also able to experience interactions with many different groups of people. Now that we are considered “adults,” we have a lot more responsibility. By encouraging students to volunteer, the Honors Program recognizes the valuable work experiences we may encounter while volunteering.