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 7 - July 24, 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 will be one required pre-trip orientation on July 7, 2025. Check out our event calendar for more information.
Make sure to attend your Goodbye Group to receive your metro cards and final trip information, and to meet the other Summer Searchers who will be traveling with the same program!
About the Program
Through College Now, qualified students get an early introduction to the college environment by taking a 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 writing. You will get to analyze, write and discuss social justice scripts, practice your public speaking, and work through current events with personal writings and research. 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 a $300 stipend.
Programming will be 3-4 hours per day, 4 days per week. The final schedule will be released closer to the start date!
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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 able to be used. If you need a computer for class and/or writing, talk to your mentor! Summer Search can potentially loan you one.
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This program will take place in New York City. Summer Search will provide metro cards for each day of programming! You will receive these at your Goodbye Group.
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We recommend having $35-100 for personal spending. You may want to buy snacks! We definitely recommend packing a lunch.
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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
