What’s an “Honors” Student?

The reason to belong in a school, at its essence, is in order to obtain an education. Baruch’s students walk into the building each day with the ultimate goal to walk out having learned information. However, what does it mean to be an Honors Student at Baruch? What difference does this distinction forge?

An Honors Student does more than seek to obtain an education. An Honors Student is one who involves himself in all facets of his educational experience which lead a well-rounded individual. By exemplifying character, leadership, and service, Honors Students navigate the course of life in a new, expanded light, unlike the traditional student.

Being a Baruch Scholar affords me the opportunity to interact with a new network of people in order to forge relationships that will allow me to develop my character, professionalism and service to my community. As a Baruch Scholar, I believe that my role transcends that of just getting an education. I am affected by the timeless principles of service and leadership to “give back” to the greater Baruch Community.

I reminisce the day I walked into the Mason Hall on freshman convocation day and experienced the joyful aura and cheerfulness of clusters of individuals wearing light blue shirts. “Who are these people,” I was wondering. “Why do they stand out from the rest?” I slowly learned that these people are the epitome of the values that Baruch College’s Honors Program stand for: They are called “student leaders.” After having learned this, I became inspired to find out how I can give of myself to the greater Baruch Community through various clubs, organizations and correspondences. Luckily, the Baruch Honors program embodies these values. In addition to past service I have performed with senior organizations, special needs individuals, and various charities, I hope to strengthen my values of service and leadership throughout my time here at Baruch.