Journal #2 – Group #2
Even just as one person, the role of an individual changes depending on the environment and situation. Here at Baruch, the role that I take on is a student, but once I step out of this school and onto the streets of New York City, I take on the role as a New Yorker and as a member of society. Because each of these roles is different, there are different responsibilities that come with each title. As a Baruch Scholar in the Honors program, the responsibilities that I have in order to fulfill the role I play is to be involved on- and off-campus. This means joining organizations and being part of the school community. In addition, it means giving back to the community that has given me so much, things often taken for granted. One of the major things that have been given to me is opportunities—opportunities to take part in community events. This is done so by serving those who may be less fortunate than I am, whether it be volunteering or any other way that would better the community. An experience that really opened my eyes about those around me in the city was volunteering at a soup kitchen. It made me realize how thankful I am to be able to be part of a financially stable family that is able to provide me with this life, while others are not as fortunate.
The role that I believe I play in the Baruch and broader community relates to the culture of service the Honors Program promotes because the tuition for me to attend this school has been covered by a scholarship, an example of how others have given back to the school particularly, and the Honors Program reinforces the idea of contributing back to society through volunteer work to serve and better the community.
Sophina,
I really enjoyed reading this blog entry. I agree that we should use our position of being granted so much opportunity as scholars in order to help others. Keep up all the good work!
Sophina,
I really agree with your point that we should give back to the community that has given us many things. There are many times when we just take things for granted, not knowing how fortunate we are until we no longer have it. Community service, just like how you worked in a soup kitchen, really helps us realize how fortunate we are compared to others without actually going through the same experience as them.
Sophina,
I agree with your point on giving back to those who are less fortunate than us. It helps us appreciate everything we have and make sure we don’t take it for granted. Also, I also like your point about roles in society. Although we are students, we should work to serve the society as well.
It’s important that we realize that we have great opportunities given to us that others don’t have the chance of receiving. By being involved and giving back to others, we are continuing with the chain of good deeds. The Scholars program is a way to connect to the community and do this.