Next Steps…
I’ve never thought much about community service before. I mean, it’s just something you do, not necessarily think about. Maybe you have reasons in the beginning, personally, I just find the reasons as I go along. It’s quite a bit different sitting yourself down and thinking about what you want to accomplish before charging forth. So, generally, I’ll go through with whatever it is I’ve planned for myself to do and at the end I’ll look back and access my actions. For the Community Service Project, however, I had to sit down and think to myself, “what do I want to achieve from this experience?” That’s probably a good approach to life.
I feel as if the entire school itself is my support system. The library, the honor’s lounge, and even the cafeteria in the morning have given me somewhat of a home away from home. They provide for me a place to work or hide, undisturbed by unwanted forces. There are still a lot of resources at Baruch that I have yet to utilize. I will probably get to them eventually, but, so far, I have realized that I have to utilize my own resources better. Specifically, my time.
Time flies by so fast, I mean, look, the semester is pretty much over on Thursday. I’m not sure if I can determine whether it went well or badly until the grades get, life is all about stressing over grades.
I haven’t joined any clubs, but that’s the next goal. If things go according to plan, I’ll be spending the winter break attending VITA training taxes. Oh, the thrill of taxes is just filling me with (sarcastic) joy.
Funny thing is, 3 years seems like an awful long time, but it will probably pass in the blink of an eye. The thought is terrifying. Honestly, I have no idea where I will be in 3 years. I surprise myself. Sometimes I accomplish things that I did not even know I was capable of. Life is surprising. It has it’s twists and turns. I don’t think anyone really knows where they will end up in the end.
on December 11th, 2012 at 7:18 pm
Sometimes it is difficult to reflect on a decision before making it and I see what you mean by that, Crystal. And you’re right in saying that the resources of Baruch are available to you but it is up to you to use them. 3 years goes by faster than you can imagine! It’s already been 2 years since I wrote this blog post and that’s hard for me to believe. I hope you will continue to use Baruch as your support system in the coming years!
on December 12th, 2012 at 8:09 am
Crystal,
I totally agree with you. The meaning of community service is really something you have to think about; it just doesn’t just pop out at you. I have come to appreciate serving the community as well. It makes my life so much more meaningful.
I can’t believe the semester is almost over. I’m not going to worry about the grades because it’s too stressful. Whether you stress over it or not, it’s pretty much a done deal. (well there’s the finals…) I’m glad I got to meet you. The semester has been fun. Perhaps three years later, you would “still be in touch with the awesome Natalie.”