In high school I’ve always been involved with clubs, and school activities. I was actually the leader of two clubs at the time, so I know how clubs work and how fun it can be. Clubs have always been a way for me to escape from the academics, and to express myself outside of the classroom. Being a leader of two clubs, it really taught me how to be in control and how to organize the functions of a club.

At first I was skeptical of FUSION, or the Filipino Club here at Baruch. I envisioned just a bunch of Filipinos talking about boring subjects like politics in the Philippines, and how the current president is an insane sociopath who just goes on a rampage killing drug dealers, but this club is the exact opposite. Surprisingly, there are more non-Filipinos than actual Filipinos in the club. The first General Interest Meeting had me hooked to this club, the leaders are down to earth, genuine people who I was extremely lucky to have met. They’re such a welcoming group of people, and have a variety of events they both host and attend. Some include trips, pageants, or even just eating together as friends. They really know how to have fun, (Filipinos do know how to throw bomb parties coming from a Filipino background) and how to bring people into their circle, just like a family. Positive vibes exudes from the club itself which is what I looked for in a club.

Clubs in high school and college are very different. In high school, it was very difficult to be able to go on trips or host events because of the lack of supplies and funds clubs can receive. As for college, there is an immense amount of activities and events, it’s insane. I am excited to continue attending FUSION’s meetings, and can’t wait for what’s in store for the upcoming years.