Happy Elon Day! As a senior, and wrapping up my final year at Elon University, I have been reflecting even more on all the incredible opportunities, and experiences this University has given me; all of which has built me into a capable adult and soon to be working professional. These experiences have not only strengthened the individuals within Elon, but it has led to greater connection within the local community and has created effective agents of change who will continue this work beyond Elon.
While the list could go on forever, I have listed below the programs that have impacted me throughout my time here.
Periclean Scholars is a cohort based program aimed at creating effective and sustainable change, both locally and globally. In Alamance County we worked with Campaign for One Legal System, and helped establish a public defender’s office in the county. In Morocco, we paired up with OPALS, a non-profit organization aimed at supporting sub-saharan African refugees who have AIDs/HIV. I encourage you to invest in Periclean if you are passionate about creating sustainable, ethical global change. https://lnkd.in/eBBgxXgt
Hillel has become a second home to me, creating a supportive and welcoming environment which fosters my connection to my Jewish identity and other Jewish individuals. Coming from a high school where I was nearly alone within the Jewish population, having a strong Jewish support system, which Hillel has fostered, is something I greatly cherish. I encourage you to invest in Hillel if you are passionate about fostering Jewish connections.
Elon Academy is an incredible nonprofit aimed at serving first generation and/or low income high school students throughout Alamance County. I have served as a College Access Team Mentor for Elon Academy for 3 years now, working one-on-one with over 15 scholars, and serving as a mentor, confidant, and supporter. I encourage you to invest in Elon Academy if you are passionate about creating equitable education offerings for the youth of today.
Experiential learning is a philosophy built within the Elon curriculum, one that all faculty, staff, and students, have bought into. This encompasses the incredible internships I have had through Elon; my independent undergraduate research I have been leading; my amazing study abroad experiences; my various leadership roles throughout the university; and through service work within the community. I encourage you to invest in Experiential learning, if you are passionate about building well-rounded, involved, and dedicated students.
If you have any questions about these programs, or my experience at Elon, I am always open to sharing my insights. If you are passionate about any of these programs, or Elon as a whole, please consider donating to continue this amazing work here: https://lnkd.in/ery838eK