The enrichment workshop on leadership was essentially what I expected it to be about—how to be a leader! I can’t say it was the most original, or fun experience, but it was very practical.

The students and those involved stressed the idea of getting involved in extracurricular activities, even if you are a freshman! This resonated with me, because I always have terrible luck when it comes to joining things.  I feel as though I always jump on the bandwagon too late, so I’m hoping I’ll have better luck next semester when it comes to joining clubs.  It was nice hearing from a panel a real group of students instead of a person talking about them.  I feel as though the message comes across clearer and more sincere when the people involved are the ones sharing their experiences.

I believe that a leader is not born, but instead rises to the occasion when the situation calls for him or her.  Everyone has a special set of talents that, when used, are great at helping people accomplish things.  To me, that is who a leader is—someone who uses their skillset to help a larger number of people.  I believe that we’ve all been leaders at one point or another, and we’ve all let someone lead us, too.  Neither of things is bad, as a leader can accomplish nothing without his or her “followers.”  I hope that I will become a leader during my stay here at Baruch, and help to make a positive impact.