Let’s keep it real. As college student we all want to get “lit.” You know “turn up!” The last thing in our minds right now is helping the community, since we’re so new to it.
But how do you meet the people in your community. Clubs. I’ve gone to a couple cultural clubs to check them out and being completely honest I’ve loved them. The joy to celebrate and express where you come from is unexplainable. I joined both LASO (Latin American Student Organization) as well as Ecuadorian Club and both these clubs have shown me that Baruch does have a welcoming familia (family) as they say. It’s inspired me to take upon that same role at Baruch. To welcome people into a scary place known as our future. People who I would have never thought of talking to in the four years I’m at Baruch, are now having “roast sessions” on what you wear and honoring you with the “L.”
However as a Baruch Scholar, I feel grateful for not having to pay for tuition. I feel welcomed into a smaller community creating a different family within us. I also feel grateful for the honor lounges we have to put our feet up and binge watch on Netflix. As a Baruch scholar I feel I should give back a part of what makes me unique. Weather that is lending a hand to a friend in need or the simple task of smiling can brighten someone’s day. The volunteer project is a great way to do so because the little things make a big difference.
