What does it mean to serve your community?

(Group 3)

My role as a Baruch Scholar is to represent Baruch in any positive manner, whether that be taking part in organizations that help the community, or taking action on my own all while representing the standards of Baruch at the highest level possible. Baruch has established a commitment to the surrounding community which we as Baruch Scholars have to maintain on a regular basis. Serving ones’ community can be done in many forms, some which are volunteering, creating, or participating in events, functions and fundraisers. As Baruch Scholars we are encouraged as well as supported to take part in any events we are capable of participating in. We are also encouraged to be leaders in organizing groups to better help the community based off their needs.

Giving back to the community also gives us Baruch Scholars the chance to grow as people. Through these experience we can acquire knowledge of real life skills, and build connections in addition to helping the community. It exposes us to a more culturally diverse spectrum as well as helping us grow certain skills such as communicating with others effectively all while giving us a sense of purpose.

Now while I am a first-year student and am just starting out I hope to embody the vision of a true Baruch Scholar. A key quote that I’d like to leave you with from Jackson Brown Jr. is, “Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.”