College Now: John Jay College
College Now: john jay College
Age Range:
Rising Juniors and Seniors
Location:
John Jay College (555 West 57th Street, Manhattan)
Trip Duration:
3 Weeks
Dates:
July 8 - July 26, 2024
ID Needed:
School ID
application must haves
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The application for this program is a Google Form created by Summer Search and John Jay College.
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No secondary paperwork is required for this program.
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There are no required orientations or workshops prior to attending this Summer Experience.
About the Program
Through College Now, qualified students get an early introduction to the college environment and a jump start on college coursework by taking a college-level course at the John Jay College campus. This experience helps students build the academic skills that are necessary to be successful in college.
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This program will explore social activism and critical consciousness through theatre. You will get to analyze, write and perform social justice scripts, practice your public speaking, work through current events with movement and a trauma-sensitive approach, and complete a cumulative project. This program is designed to give students an opportunity to work on a piece of writing with a renowned artist, playwright and performer, Sabura Rashid, and to prepare for college level analysis and expression.
Students who participate in this program will receive a certificate of completion and access to early engagement/enrollment in other College Now classes.
Programming will be 4 hours per day, 4 days per week, from 1-5pm.
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This program will take place in New York City and does not include meals or overnight accommodations.
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This program will be NYC Summer Searchers only. It’s a great opportunity for you to meet and get to know other students in our program!
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Phones and other electronic devices are available for use.
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This program will take place in New York City. Summer Search can provide metro cards — talk to your mentor!
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We recommend having $35-100 for personal spending. You may want to buy snacks!
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There is no packing list necessary for this program. Be sure to ask your mentor or the College Now team for advice on what to wear/bring to your class.
“My only regret is that I did not join the program earlier. It is through College Now that I realized that college is something I can handle.”
Summer Search provides a variety of resources to support you in preparing for your Summer Experience. From travel tips to what to expect from outdoor activities to live events, we got you!
Remember that your mentor is always your best resource! Reach out if you have any questions or need help with your application.
Need to schedule office hours with the Summer Team? Create a Calendly appointment here!
Summer Experience Support Resources
