JUNE 2021
VIRTUAL COLLEGE
ROADTRIP
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START YOUR ROAD TRIP
June 1, 2021
June 30, 2021
Spring 2020 marked our very first virtual college road trip. The positive response and active participation exceeded expectations. Join us for our second annual month-long journey offering student-led virtual campus tours, information sessions with college admissions staff and onsite Hillel professionals with real insights on Jewish campus life, webinars, workshops and more. We look forward to seeing you on the road.
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HOW IT WORKS
Explore Colleges &
Attend Info Sessions
Explore colleges that might be a great fit for you at each stop on the road trip! Join us for these formal information sessions led by
college admissions staff, Hillel professionals and student leaders. Register for sessions ahead of time; registration links are posted on the corresponding college's page.
Optimize Your College Search Process
Join our webinars and workshops with real leaders from the field to explore topics related to the college search and how to make the most of wherever you’re heading after high school.
Watch Student-Led
Virtual Tours
#JumpOnTheBus and check out the tours led by our student bus drivers on our You Tube channel. Actual students will show you all the hot spots on their campuses and college towns -what they love, what makes the place special, and what Jewish life is like there.
More than a virtual tour, here's your chance to see things through a student's eyes.
CONTENT ON DEMAND
Miss an info session? Want to learn more about our featured colleges from current students? Visit our You Tube channel to watch this content on-demand, anytime that works for you.
WORKSHOPS
Throughout the college tour, we offer interactive learning sessions for both teens and parents, featuring deep dives into topics that will help you pursue academic, social and emotional success after high school. Past webinars covering the admissions process, accessing financial aid and so much more are also available to watch on demand on our YouTube channel.
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
8:00 PM EST
What are My Options: Realistic Alternatives to a Traditional Campus Experience
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Expense, social pressure, academic needs...There's a million reasons to pursue something other than a "traditional" campus experience. Come explore some of them and discover some of the coolest alternatives with
The U Experience.
TBD, June TBD, 2021
8:00 pm EST
Learning Differently 101
Presented By:
1 in 5 teens has a learning difference. Are you curious how that might impact your college experience? How you might find out if your school of choice might meet your needs? How to
self-advocate so your academic future can be all you envision? Join actual college students who learn differently are thriving in higher education.
Monday, June 14, 2021
8:00 pm EST
"The Best 4 Years of
Your Life"
Presented By:
Everyone says that college is supposed to be the best 4 years of your life. And they're not wrong - it's a time for learning, meeting new people, exposure to new ideas. But that doesn't mean that the struggle isn't real! Research shows that most college students will feel challenged at some point during their journey. Join us to learn how to prioritize your social/emotional wellbeing during this exciting time in your life.
ABOUT US
The Jewish Teen Education and Engagement Funder Collaborative is a network of communities co-invested in new models of Jewish Teen Engagement. This year’s road trip is brought to you by the following organizations.
JumpSpark Atlanta
4Front Baltimore
Springboard Chicago
Cincinnati Jewish Teen Initiative
Jewish Student Connection – Denver
Bay Area Jewish Teen Initiative
CONTACT US
Jewish Teen Education & Engagement
Funder Collaborative
Reach Out To Us:
For questions or more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
