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I attended the Beyond Responsibility: The Role of Citizenship in 21st Century Business workshop. The purpose of this workshop was to present to the students and faculty the history of IBM. Also, the speaker Stanley S. Litlow discussed IBM’s business strategies coupled with saving energy and engaging in other organizations. Along with the company’s history, Mr. Litlow also spoke about the core values of the company and career in IBM as well. I found this workshop very informative because I got to know the history and how a big company such as IBM works and what they look for in employees.

I attended the Beyond Responsibility: The Role of Citizenship in 21st Century Business workshop. The purpose of this workshop was to present to the students and faculty the history of IBM. Also, the speaker Stanley S. Litlow discussed IBM’s business strategies coupled with saving energy and engaging in other organizations. Along with the company’s history, Mr. Litlow also spoke about the core values of the company and career in IBM as well. I found this workshop very informative because I got to know the history and how a big company such as IBM works and what they look for in employees.

Community Service Self-Evaluation Assessment
Name: James Yoon (Jae Seung)
Freshman Seminar Course #. fro11fma?
Name of Community Service Organization/Activity: Thanksgiving Warehouse Project

1. How did your community service work help the community? We were stationed in a warehouse where there was food that we labeled, organized and packaged for the homeless and people with low income for Thanksgiving.
2. What were your initial reactions upon hearing that you would be engaging in a community service project? I didn’t really have much thought. Just wanted to get it over with.
3. How did it make you feel to give your time and energy to others? It felt good since I was always the one receiving. 4. What did you learn about yourself, the people around you, and the service site? I didn’t really learn anything new.
5. What stands out as the best and/ or most trying experiences that occurred while engaging in your community service project? What did you learn from these experiences? Just the fact that I was giving back and making an impact.
6. How did engaging in this project relate to your education and the larger issues in society? Homelessness, and financial problems are looming in today’s country. A number of people in the U.S are suffering from low income finances which forces them to cut back severely on their needs.
7. How did your community service experience relate to the “Leadership and Service” session? It related because I was in charge of the shipment which was a leadership position.
8. How has your community service experience changed your thinking, attitudes, and actions towards others, yourself, the community, and community service work as a whole? It hasn’t totally changed me but I was just more thankful.
9. How has your community service experience impacted you personally? It just made me more humble and thankful for what I have in life. What is the most important thing you learned about yourself throughout this experience? I learned that a person should stay humble and not take things for granted because there are so many people out there suffering.
10. Were you satisfied with your experience overall? Why or why not? Yes It was fun and I got to see old friends.
11. do you see yourself staying involved in the community during your college and adult years? Why or why not? If time permits, I would not mind.
12. Sum up your service-learning experience in a one-two-sentence headline: I had a great experience being a part of this event. The fact that you actually made a difference in somebody’s life is an amazing feeling.

a. Tell us how your experience at Baruch College has lived up to your expectations? Not lived up to your expectations? Exceeded your expectations?

My experience at Baruch College has somewhat lived up to my expectations. Coming from a suburban area I enjoy the atmosphere and the vibe that New York City gives. I am a big fan of basketball in general so I was a little disappointed with the amount of school spirit that the school had. I also don’t like how the administration forces students to par take in classes that the students clearly have no interest in.

b. How well do you think your first semester at Baruch College went?

My first semester at Baruch College did not go as well as I planned. As I started to live away from home I picked up pretty bad sleeping habits and barely studied. But besides that I made new friends and I started to get used to the NY atmosphere.

c. What would you do differently during your first semester if you could do it all again?

I would use my time more wisely, and just stay up on of everything.

d. How have you changed since you started at Baruch College?

I don’t feel like I have really changed since this is only my first semester of school. I feel the same as I have ever been.

As a kid who lived in New Jersey all his life, coming to school to Baruch College in the city was over whelming. Although it is pretty near, I came to the city only once to eat the famous chicken and rice on 53rd and 6th. However ever since then, New York has been my new home. I moved into a little apartment with a friend and have adjusted to the New York way of life. The once tall skyscrapers and the number of yellow cabs don’t surprise me anymore. The bright lights are entertaining and fun to watch, but it isn’t as exciting as it used to be. Many do not excite me as much, but I am actually starting to love it here. The people that I have met are different, unique and enjoy many different things compared to my friends in New Jersey which makes it a whole new experience. I am starting to gain a greater appreciation of the city of New York and its environment. Anyways, I am glad I chose Baruch College although I had the chance to attend schools with tighter communities and big campuses and division 1 sports which I love to watch. The school offers a business oriented foundation with many opportunities and I am appreciate of that, yet alone the fact that I have the opportunity to even be able to receive a college education because I know many are struggling to do so. I feel that a person needs to sit down and relax one day and just be thankful of all the opportunities and chances that he/she was given because hey….It could be worse. All in all, by the time I graduate, I hope to have grown and mature as an independent, responsible young adult. I hope to have a strong network of friends that I can always depend on and truly learn to stay humble amongst everybody.

a. Tell us who you think YOU are!

I am a friendly person that just likes to socialize and hang out. I am relaxed and think very importantly of family, friends and other relationships.

 

b. Share your top 3 concerns about your freshman year at Baruch College and explain why.

1. Getting lost!!. I came from a suburban area in New Jersey and although New York is really close, I did not have many chances to visit. Commuting from Jersey was tough with the fact that I got lost many times my first few days. =P

2. Time Management. I have a problem that I always seem to procrastinate when there was a project, hw, presentation in highschool. I just hope that it doesn’t transition to Baruch although I feel as if it already has.

3. Exams. Unlike Highschool, where there is other grading criteria, classes in college usually uses only the midterm and final exam to determine a student’s grade so there is alot of pressure to cram and cram for the exams.

 

c. So far, what do you think will make your Baruch College experience different from your high school experience?

The difference is definitely the freedom that I have now compared to highschool. I have to learn to become more independent and depend on myself more often to get to class in time, handing in assigments on time, etc since I got my own apartment with my friend with no adult supervision.

 

d. How do you think your first year at College will change you?

My first year at college is going to change me in many ways. First I will be more independent and able to take care of myself. I will be very accustomed to living in a suburban environment compared to the urban side at home. I will learn to become more responsible and grow as a young adult.