During my first two weeks here at Baruch, I decided to become more involved in clubs and organizations as a way in which to meet new people and learn new things. While I signed up for a variety of different groups this last week, the one that I’ve visited the most frequently is Hillel, a Jewish-based organization that meets on the 3rd floor of the Vertical Campus. While I was admittedly skeptical at first to join a faith-based organization, I was very immediately surprised by the kindness and camaraderie I saw, in addition to how welcome their group is to new members. Everyone that I was able to meet were not only hilarious but caring and respectful to all that was around them. Throughout the two weeks, I was invited to an abundance of events that they had put on. With activities ranging from simple discussions, to evenings out in the city, to large luncheons in their headquarters, there was never a shortages of good times to be found. Highlights of my experience with Hillel thus far have simply been coming in between classes to talk to people over a cup of coffee, as pictured in one of the images above. Also shown is a screenshot of a text exchange between the leader of the group and I starting a discussion on hosting a religious dinner on an upcoming Friday evening in the dormitory. Within the Hillel, there are a variety of clubs that I also developed an interest in, including AEPi (a service-based fraternity), First Lex Capital (an investment agency run by students), Tamid (a business club that works with Israeli-based startups), etc. It’s my intention, in conclusion, to participate actively in all of these clubs available to me, in addition to being a part of Hillel as a whole.
Wow, I heard of Hillel but I never knew there were so many other clubs included in it. I’m so excited to join it as well!