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.
#jumponthebus
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.
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.
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
Presented By:
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.
Sunday, June 6, 2021
8:00 pm EST
Launch Logistics
In Partnership With:
With so much to do to get ready to send your teen away to college, don’t you wish someone would just make you a list! Join this interactive webinar to help you be ready for everything you need at this exciting time.
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
8:00 pm EST
Fit First: The Myth of
College Rankings
Presented By:
The college admissions process can be one of the biggest sources of stress and anxiety for high school students and their families. You might be worrying and wondering, what do college rankings really measure?
Are students who attend more selective colleges better off later in life? What is “fit” and why does it matter? Grounded in significant long-term research, Challenge Success will address these and other questions about college admissions and finding the place where you can thrive.
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
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO HILLEL
The Jewish Teen Funder Collaborative is also proud to partner with campus Hillel directors and professionals as well as Hillel International to connect teens to the next steps on their Jewish journeys. Graduating seniors can connect directly with Hillel before heading to campus by filling out their College Bound form.
Visit hillel.org for more information about Jewish life on campus, resources on Israel travel, learning and advocacy, and more.
CONTACT US
Jewish Teen Education & Engagement
Funder Collaborative
Reach Out To Us:
For questions or more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
