January 27, 2021 My January Blog: “What Does Success Look Like?” Dear Baruch Community, One of the most enjoyable aspects of being Baruch’s president is the opportunity to talk with a variety of alumni and learn about their unique Baruch story. I have found many of these conversations awe-inspiring and heartwarming and found myself wishing to share them with you, our students, because it feels as though their experiences provide a window into your future. In my latest blog, “What Does Success Look Like?” I reflect on how life experiences can develop a mindset that allows us to realize our potential. The alumni I have spoken with are diverse as well as rich in their perspectives. Most of them come from families of limited means—some are from the boroughs of New York City, some from underserved neighborhoods, and many are immigrants or from immigrant families that had few options to attain higher education, and the majority of them worked to support themselves while attending Baruch. I realized they share something else in common: many are original and creative thinkers who refused to accept their lot in life and took a rare approach to tackling the challenges they faced. I believe their perspective as “outsiders” allowed them to think outside the box. Or perhaps they were not raised ever knowing the box existed—providing them the opportunity to see something others could not. I invite you to read the post in its entirety here and subscribe, comment, like, and sign up for notifications. Sharing stories helps us learn and benefit from life experiences to create a better future for us all. Sincerely, S. David Wu |