As a Baruch Scholar, I believe my role is to not only be a successful student, but it is also to be an exemplary individual. Not only am I a student at Baruch, but I am also a representative of Baruch. And I believe my actions should reflect positively on Baruch as well as the Honors Program. I also believe my role is to give back to the community in some way. I truly believe that a successful community’s foundation is built on those who are willing to spend their own personal time helping those in need. If everyone in our community were to be selfish, we would not be the great city we are today.
This is all related to the culture of service the Honors program promotes because I believe the Honors program is dedicated not only to giving us a great education, but also to positively impacting the surrounding community. Community service does not just impact those that it intends to help; community service also impacts those who partake in it. As a scholar, I embrace the opportunity to serve my community, but not just to “finish the hours that I am required to do.” I hope to gain experiences that will enhance my view of an already amazing city as well as positively impact those who are less fortunate. Being a scholar, I hope to not only maintain the sterling reputation of the Honors program. I also want to improve that reputation. I know that the Honors program already has a rather prestigious reputation, but if I can somehow build upon this more, I think I will have been successful in not only fulfilling my community service project, but also fulfilling my own goals.
