As students at Baruch, we are offered a vide variety of resources that help us succeed. This aid comes in many different forms, from inspiring professors to the immense amount of caffeine available at the cafeteria. Throughout the semester, we have been assigned projects and work that have seemed impossible to do on our own. In our Communications class, we were asked to deliberate on public policy. This seemed quite overwhelming due to the sheer amount of research necessary to write an informative speech. The Newman Library offers many services, Ask a Librarian, being one of many. This service allows students to communicate with librarians 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I can attest to this, for I sent a chat message at 1:00 AM and received a reply instantly. The availability of this resource gives everyone a certain advantage when completing assignments. Obviously, the centers here can only take one half way–they won’t do the work for you–but they certainly give one the extra push that is sometimes needed.

While my participation in the Project has been limited mainly because my group hasn’t gone to the organization to volunteer yet, my perception of what it means to serve your community has changed significantly. In researching which organization to volunteer at, I came across a variety of different forms of giving back to the community. It ranges from  taking care of animals to cleaning parks to aiding the elderly. While there are many mediums through which individuals can assist their community, the only important thing is that they are actively trying to improve society. No one service is better than the other, they are all equal because they give back.

Where do I see myself in three years? I don’t know. Hopefully in a killer suit marching down Wall street with a cup of tea in my hand (I don’t like coffee). In three years I hope to be happy and healthy. I hope to be employed, working for something that I love (even though I don’t know what that is right now). I hope to be surrounded by good people and my family. The future isn’t set in stone and I’m okay with that. I look forward to all the opportunities Baruch throws my way.