Many colleges and universities have an open space where students can interact in. Some colleges such as Manhattan’s College use their commons to connect their north and south campus. Connecting these areas will allow students to interact with each other in between classes. In these open spaces, students can hang out or even host events. Students can socialize and share their cultural ideas with each other, which is something Manhattan college values a lot.
In addition to using commons for socializing, colleges use it to care for the environment. For example, Boston universities use their free space to care for plants, design landscape, and hold service events. These colleges spread greenery around their campuses and offices. Students can work together to help the environment through the use of available commons.
Colleges also use their yard areas for sport activities. For example, Union college uses their fields to practice playing football. The yard area is helpful in improving football skills that would help in winning games. If colleges won more games, then they would have better reputations and more respect. In addition, sports can help school spirit, which would help the school environment In general.
Baruch students lack such commons that improve student interaction and the campus environment. Baruch students should have access to traditional visions that other colleges like Manhattan college, Union College, and others have that would impact the school’s performance.

Sources:
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http://manhattan.edu/giving/student-commons-campaign/student-commons-location
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http://www.4seasonsgreenery.com/boston_plantscaping/plantcare_special_events_colleges_universities
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https://www.ucollege.edu/about-us/buildings-landmarks-and-maps