Reina Ito

What does it mean to serve your community?

As a first semester freshman in Baruch, I have been looking into clubs and organizations to join on campus, in order to avoid the “commuter student life” that I so dread. I believe my role as a Baruch Scholar in the Honors Program is to take part in campus activities and to become a part of the community here. I hope to join a professional organization soon and to further my professional agenda. The Honors Program promotes a strong culture of service, and giving back to the community. By joining an organization, I hope to take part in community service events as well as giving back to the organization as a whole. Perhaps as a junior or senior in Baruch College, I will be able to hold a position on the board of a club or organization. This will allow me to give back to the organization by helping out with the responsibilities to be upheld, and also give back to the school by further promoting the organization. I believe that as Baruch Scholars, it is crucial that we further a higher standard of student involvement on campus, and promoting whatever club or organization that we choose to join. Personally, I want to take advantage of the opportunities for career advancement offered at Baruch, and inform my peers about these resources as well. After graduating, the ultimate goal is to have a job lined up, and I believe the best time to start preparing is the present. I hope to take into account the culture of service which is highlighted by the Honors Program, and give back to the school in the future to show my gratitude for the incredible opportunities I have been presented.