Journal #2 Group 1

In my opinion, serving the community means getting involved with other people to promote a safe and healthy environment. It is more than just joining a club or organization and going to all the meetings; it is about actually doing something. I think my role in the Baruch community is to make meaningful connections with people, as well as to advance my career by connecting with others. As a Baruch Scholar, I think my role is to take advantage of the fact that I don’t have to pay for tuition by giving back to Baruch in the best way that I can. That may be by donating to a fundraiser, or helping out administer one. Perhaps I can give back by joining a club and becoming an active member by participating in many activities. Personally, this is something that I realistically see myself doing, which is important to me. I do not want to set unrealistic goals for myself, like trying to become president of a club or whatever; that is something that I both do not want to do, nor see myself pursuing. Is it a way to give back to the Baruch community? Maybe, but do I see myself doing it? Most likely not.

Basically, I want to be able to contribute in the best way that I personally can in order to continue promoting the culture of service that the Honors Program advocates. I am not going to say that I will start my very own club to help stop world hunger because it is not realistic for me. I just hope that whatever type of service I do pursue that it makes a difference in some way shape or form in the Baruch community, even if it is just a small dent.