The Community Service Project was an exhilarating experience that exceeded my expectations. It reminds me of a time in senior year of high school where I was nominated, together with other students, to design and spearhead a community service mission that would appeal to and engage the students at my high school. This project has allowed me to continue building the skills that I have already started prior, and has allowed me to work even closer with a group in order to meet a goal. This project was different because I had to utilize the resources of the faculty and staff at Baruch College. For instance, the library has helped a ton to navigate my group in the right direction while searching for a not-for-profit. Dr. Medina and Maria Lorenzo were extremely helpful with their advice and suggestions about how to serve our community and how to effectively communicate ideas through our presentations (Thanks, Maria!). Using the resources that Baruch had to offer for my Community Service Project has proven advantageous, as I am now more experienced with the library, the various academic offices, and the friendly staff. I hope to continue discovering more resources that avail me in the future.
The Community Service Project has shaped my image about kindness and citizenship in a positive way. I can better relate to the unfortunate circumstances of others and am more civically aware of issues in my community that must be tended to. Understanding the role as a Baruch Scholar serving the community is an essential component to my Honors education as I continue to broaden my horizons.
As I spent the first semester “learning the ropes” at Baruch College, I familiarized myself with the many different clubs and teams. Identifying with my Jewish roots, I started to involve myself with the Hillel at Baruch and their subsidiary, First Lex Capital, in order to grasp the ideas of finance in an interactive way. I hope to find my niche in the student life as I continue on with my college career.
In the next three years, I see myself…simply doing great things for the world and my community!