Author Archives: alana.stuart

Building Your Company’s Vision by, Collins and Porras, expressed that it is important to know who you are than where you are going, for where you are going will change as the world around your changes.  The journey of life has its curves and bumps, ups and downs but if you identify and clearly define your inner core values you can not only survive life but adapt and change to make the most of your life.  Core ideology, “defines the enduring character” of each and every individual.  At Baruch we are fortunate to have a very diverse background of many different individuals from different places all around the world.  I find it fascinating that even with all of these differences in not only culture but beliefs and attitudes we have very similar core values, values which we hold close to us, values that withhold the change of time and life.  The students at Baruch seem to have a very deep respect for culture and diversity.  An appreciation for secondary education and within this a drive for personal growth and development.  Next, Baruch students show value for independence, getting tasks done by themselves in a city where it is easy to get lost.  Baruch students have a sense of community, which is shown in the dedication to school clubs and events.  Lastly, Baruch students have a sense of unity.  Despite being in the busiest cities and known for the typical NY “unfriendliness,” Baruch students have each others back.  This is witnessed even if you are in the library, students who I have never spoke to before will watch my belongings as I take a break.  Students in class are willing to do group studies to help each other prepare for an exam.  We may always be in a hurry and running off to work or an internship but when it really comes down to it all we remember we are all the same, humans, driving towards the same goal of success, happiness and self-fulfilment.