Hello guys, so for this blog post I decided to get to know some of the student life over at Baruch by visiting a club. The club I decided to visit, most relevant to my major(Finance) as well, was the Finance & Economics Society Club, also known as FES. Overall, I found the club to an amazing one in doing what it sets out to do. During this club meeting the administrators were giving examples of how we could get involved. They gave examples of how to get involved and receive all the clubs’ benefits although you may be extremely busy as well as explain how you can give the club all your efforts and be a truly dedicated member, as some of the administrators were. Right from the beginning I was able to tell how serious the club was and how much time a member would have to put aside to be involved in it. They explained how there would be weekly workshops that, no matter which type of member you were, you would have to attend at least 6. In addition to these workshops we would have to do assignments as well and possibly participate in competitions and so on.
After the presenters had gone over what was to be expected and required by each club member, they then told us about some of their experiences in the club, I personally found this part to be the most informative and it unfortunately dissuaded me from joining the club. Since they talked about what they had done in their history with the club I was able to see that this club was more focused on building each one of its members up for a professional career rather than teaching you specific topics that regard finance such as real-estate investments, markets, the economy, etc. This would definitely be more of an interest to me because it would be something that I can apply to my future and I would then, most definitely, be dedicated to this club.
As I presented to our class in Communication, I am working to become an airline pilot after graduating from Baruch and majoring in finance as a backup for having knowledge of how I should invest my money. With these goals that I have in mind, a professional career at Goldman Sachs for example, wouldn’t help me too much.
Although I probably will not be joining this club because of busy schedule which includes academics as well as piloting lessons, I definitely do not think others should shoot it down right away. I was surprised as to how friendly and close everyone in this club was despite the size if the club and the professional environment that the members are placed in much of the time. I can definitely see how joining this club could be a great way to settle into college as a freshman, meet new people, and make connections that can last and guide you to a professional career. In conclusion, I wouldn’t consider my visit to check out this club as a waste of time, it was definitely educational and made me think more of where I want to go after college and if this would fit my goals. Moreover, I think this club would be a great experience for so many people despite its requirements and my decision not to look further into it.