My name is Basya Buchbinder. I live and have grown up in Brooklyn. I was raised in a Jewish religious family and up to this point have attended religious schools my whole life. My parents are both hardworking individuals who have instilled in me the value of having a strong work ethic. Two extracurricular activities I participated in have helped shaped me as an individual. The first was volunteering (and eventually working) with the special needs children. This has made me a more accepting person and has made me less shy to volunteer in various circumstances. The other activity was being an “attorney” in my schools mock trial team. I joined on a whim since it seemed interesting. It turned out to be a great experience as my team was fortunate enough to get guidance from attorneys who work for the city government of New York. It was exciting to gain exposure to this field and perform in court. I am planning on joining the mock trial team in Baruch as a result of this experience.

As a college student I aim to further my education, become friends with people of various backgrounds and refine my organization skills. Although I have been having a difficult time transitioning from high school to college I hope I will become adept at time management by the end of this semester. I have recently begun taking advantage of all the assistance that this college offers (writing center, tutoring etc.) and they have proven to be helpful.I hope to remain in the honors program and take advantage of all that is being offered.