Team Baruch Info Session!!!

On Tuesday, October 18^th, I attended the TEAM Baruch Informational Session! I had first heard about Team Baruch at Freshman Orientation, when I stated bombarding all of my orientation leaders with questions, and they began asking me about my interest in TEAM Baruch. Because I was just starting out in college, I generally wanted to keep a low profile and simply get used to college life, not jump into a million things straight away. I already knew how stressful it could be joining a lot of clubs when I went to high school, so I thought to myself, “I know I don’t want to jump right into this again.” However, when I attended the Success Network Boot camp in August, it had a large impact on that original decision I made. I was so intrigued by the possibility of being a peer mentor, and being a guide of sorts for incoming freshman, because my peer mentor and orientation leaders were that for me. I felt welcomed and a part of something when I walked into both the Success Network Boot camp and Orientation, and knowing that TEAM Baruch had a large part to play in both most certainly grabbed my interest. I know for a fact my transition wouldn’t have been as easy if I had decided to take my first couple of months by myself.

The meeting had several parts throughout, mainly consisting of general information from the administrators, (such as how to fill out the application and the entire selection process, the roles that TEAM Baruch members apply for and take on.) I also heard the exciting trips that the entirety of TEAM Baruch goes on, to build their leadership skills and solidify their bond as one team, which sounds amazing! Also, hearing from three current TEAM Baruch members themselves was helpful, and hearing their first hand takes and their experiences with balancing these jobs/roles, and still remain academic and social role models was great to hear and see. I was so curious about the TEAM Baruch leadership program, because it was so similar to the leadership program conducted at my old high school, but I never got a chance to apply. Therefore, I’d love to join TEAM Baruch as the chance to my a positive role model for next years incoming freshman, but to get the chance to do what I wish I had. I’m glad I was able to attend the meeting and get a further insight of how this can shape me into the type of person I’d like to become at Baruch.