To me, serving my community means to give back and to help others with or without asking for something in return. It could mean helping an old lady cross the street or donating some money to charities or schools. It could mean volunteering at a shelter or assisting people in need. For most of my life, people have been serving the community that I have enjoyed living in. Volunteers, firefighters, garbage men, social workers, bus drivers, doctors, and other great people have been serving my community selflessly. In the Baruch Scholars program, generous people give donations and scholarships so that the scholars receive full tuition. Not only are we helped by people like our advisor and our peer mentor, we also have access to many great services.
As for me, I am currently a student in Baruch. However, my role is not just as a student. Every day, I am learning new skills and growing as a person so that eventually, I can serve my community on a larger scale. Serving my community comes one step at a time. The Honors Program at Baruch promotes volunteering and giving back to the community through required engagement in community service. It is where I believe I will start my journey into giving back and serving my community. For me, I believe that this community service not only helps the people that are in need, but it also helps the scholars grow as a person and helps the scholars discover new things about themselves. It raises awareness between privilege and responsibility. I look forward to serving my community and working with my peers!