As a Baruch Scholar, I believe it is of vital importance to be an active member of the broader college community. This helps create a wider circle of students and even faculty to form relationships with.
Right now, I am a member of two extracurricular clubs at Baruch. One of these is our Model United Nations team, which competes against other universities in a simulation of international politics and diplomacy. The other organization is Women in Business, where I am currently preparing for the “Style Your Success” fashion show. This is particularly important to me because all the proceeds from this show will be donated in order to fund cancer research. Although these are clearly two vastly different organizations, I am content knowing that I have made new friends and will obtain new skills and experiences throughout my time in college.
Another important aspect of becoming a member of the Baruch community is involvement in community service. In high school, my favorite organization I was involved with was the Victory Games, an annual athletic competition for physically disabled children. After having this experience, I believe the most rewarding services involve helping young people in some capacity. I am excited to find an organization with my group mates and make a difference in our new community.
As an honors student here at Baruch College, creating a culture of service is so important. We have been granted the opportunity to receive an excellent education with so many benefits, and it is necessary to do what we can in order to aid those who haven’t been so fortunate.