What does it mean to serve your community?

As a Baruch Scholar in the Honors program, I have many roles to play throughout my years at Baruch. On a technical level, I have several academic and extra-curricular requirements as a Baruch Scholar. These include completing at least 10 honors courses, maintaining a high cumulative GPA, performing community service, and attending an arts and culture event per semester (except for my first semester). 

However, my role as a Baruch Scholar extends beyond these requirements. As a Baruch Scholar, I feel that since I can attend Baruch at no cost, I am obligated to make the most out of my experience here. What does that mean? I have come to realize that Baruch is a college of opportunity. There are many resources and opportunities for success and growth, but you have to go out and take advantage of them. Some of these resources and opportunities include the writing center, the math tutoring center, the Starr Career Development Center, the different clubs, the library, being in Manhattan, various networking events, the performing arts center, the fitness center, and many others. I believe that part of my role within the Baruch community is to try to explore many of these opportunities and to take advantage of all that Baruch has to offer. I also feel a responsibility to tell my friends, colleagues, and classmates of these opportunities so that they too can benefit and grow. Currently, I am a member of TAMID, in the education semester, and am an active member of Hillel. I look forward to not only continuing to take advantage of what I am a part of, but also to taking on leadership roles and exploring the plethora of initiatives and possibilities at Baruch!