Early in October, I attended the T.E.A.M. Baruch Orientation and was introduced to the job we could all apply for on campus: becoming part of this student leadership program. Not only does being a part of the program give you another family as well as unlocks so many skills in leadership, communication, and teamwork, but it also gives you experience to work as a position of your choosing. Currently, I am in the middle of the application process (with my interview scheduled for the day this assignment is due!) and hope to become a Freshman Seminar Peer Mentor. I have a lot of experience working with others, including working as a tutor in my high school and in the New York Public Library, working as a mentor to middle schoolers at Summer on the Hill, a summer program I attended as a child, and well as working in the Botanical Gardens, leading workshops for children. These jobs and positions not only required me to be able to work with the students/children I was responsible for but also required me to grow in teamworking skills that were essential in working with fellow co workers. I have always had a passion in helping others and being a teacher and a role model. I have been through many unique experiences throughout my life, such as being raised with two religions, going to four different types of schools, and dealing with things such as homesickness, depression, and anxiety. I believe that I could be a great resource for all types of new freshmen coming to Baruch and attending Freshman Seminar and I hope I get the chance to become a Freshman Seminar Peer Mentor.
