{"id":7682,"date":"2020-09-29T15:17:07","date_gmt":"2020-09-29T19:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hillel\/?page_id=7682"},"modified":"2023-01-05T03:42:44","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T08:42:44","slug":"new-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hillel\/student-life\/new-students\/","title":{"rendered":"New Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Zz9rjfonJWA\"><span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Zz9rjfonJWA\"><span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"responsiveVideo responsive-youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dear Prospective Students! | BU Hillel\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Zz9rjfonJWA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span>BU Hillel was out in &#8220;full force&#8221; on campus this year serving 4,000 Jewish undergraduates. To read more about how, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hillel\/bu-hillel-is-here-for-you\/\">click here<\/a>. If you are a prospective, admitted, or new students we want to welcome you! Whether we are virtual, socially distant in person or other, BU Hillel staff and student leaders are planning to engage anyone new to the BU Hillel Community.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hillel\/freshmen\/\">Click HERE if you are an incoming freshman in the class of 2025 either in the fall 2021 or spring 2022 semesters &#8211; let us know who you are!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1cUml6YmtTCds16Xg-lq9fydUxTeyvzz9wPloAu1jRHw\/edit#gid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Finding a Jewish Roommate<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BU Hillel is here for all admitted, prospective, and new students \u2013 to care, support, and welcome you. If we don\u2019t have your information and you are a prospective or admitted student, please fill out the forms below, or contact Becca Carin (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rcarin@bu.edu<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) with any questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>BU Hillel excitedly welcomes all prospective, admitted, and new students!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/hillel\/files\/2020\/02\/69660386_10156255435546583_6935280939224268800_o-636x424.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"424\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7059 alignright\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hillel\/files\/2020\/02\/69660386_10156255435546583_6935280939224268800_o-636x424.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hillel\/files\/2020\/02\/69660386_10156255435546583_6935280939224268800_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hillel\/files\/2020\/02\/69660386_10156255435546583_6935280939224268800_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hillel\/files\/2020\/02\/69660386_10156255435546583_6935280939224268800_o.jpg 1944w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>For prospective and newly admitted students to BU:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>BU is home to 4,000 Jewish undergraduates, with a vibrant BU Hillel program and staff serving the entire campus. We&#8217;d love to speak with you!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a peek at what we do here, from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hillel\/student-life\/blt\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">programming<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hillel\/student-life\/classes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">learning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hillel\/student-life\/israel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Israel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> experiences and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hillel\/student-life\/immersive-travel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">travel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email or speak to any of our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hillel\/about\/staff\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">staff<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to hear more\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow us on Facebook (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BUHillel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@BUHillel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), TikTok (@bu_hillel) and Instagram (@bu_hillel)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<h3><b>For admitted students to BU, Class of 2027:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations! Being admitted to Boston University is no small feat! We<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> want to be in regular contact as you consider BU. Please complete this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/CPNX7foi9Fg68VyB6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure we can email you regular updates to you and your families.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>For new students attending BU:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>BU Hillel has many incredible options for incoming students to find their passions or explore their curiosity. We offer a variety of programming and resources to help rising freshmen adjust to college life, make new friends, and connect with fellow peers. More information about each of these options can be found below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start your journey here at BU by reaching out to out to Becca Carin (<\/span><a href=\"mailto:rcarin@bu.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rcarin@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) or Ethan Sobel (<\/span><a href=\"mailto:esobel@bu.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">esobel@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) to chat or meet for a walk!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/us10.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=1cd4c6647d7f6e542fc0262eb&amp;id=5c6dbfc1d4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">email list<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for regular updates on all things BU Hillel\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attend BU Hillel\u2019s Freshmen Orientation: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hillel\/freshfest\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh Fest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, held each September before classes begin\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1cUml6YmtTCds16Xg-lq9fydUxTeyvzz9wPloAu1jRHw\/edit#gid=0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding a Jewish Roommate<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow us on Facebook (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BUHillel\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@BUHillel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), TikTok (@bu_hillel) and Instagram (@bu_hillel)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Fresh Fest 2021:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/hillel\/files\/2021\/06\/freshfest-web-01-1-636x467.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"467\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hillel\/files\/2021\/06\/freshfest-web-01-1-636x467.jpeg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hillel\/files\/2021\/06\/freshfest-web-01-1-1024x752.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hillel\/files\/2021\/06\/freshfest-web-01-1-768x564.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hillel\/files\/2021\/06\/freshfest-web-01-1-1536x1128.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/hillel\/files\/2021\/06\/freshfest-web-01-1-2048x1505.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"gs\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div id=\":11t\" class=\"ii gt adO\">\n<div id=\":12h\" class=\"a3s aiL \">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>\n<div>Mazel tov &#8211; you are officially a Terrier and BU Hillel cannot wait to meet you!<\/div>\n<p>Fresh Fest is Hillel\u2019s orientation program \u2013 aimed at helping new students adjust to life on BU\u2019s campus. We will show you everything you need to know about Jewish life on campus and have a blast doing it. Join Fresh Fest and you\u2019ll have 50 new friends before your roommates even move in.<\/p>\n<p>Coming to a large campus like Boston University, especially without orientation can be intimidating, but Fresh Fest will help you feel at home. Meet upper and underclassmen whose passions are diverse \u2013 sports, art, music, food, community service, prayer, holidays, schmoozing, traveling to Israel, and more. Your Jewish journey starts today \u2013 see you at Fresh Fest! <strong>Sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSedcEy37b-nW5Y7uxn2BBqy7t2vqI6vj7lkwThd1h3KeLaSvw\/closedform\">here<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Date and Time:<br \/>\nMon, August 30, 2021<br \/>\n10:30 AM &#8211; 1:30 PM<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><\/div>\n<div>Tentative schedule:<br \/>\n10:30 AM &#8211; 11:30 AM &#8211; Welcome, Ice Breakers<br \/>\n11:30 AM &#8211; 12:30 PM &#8211; Build-a-bear community service project<br \/>\n12:30 PM &#8211; 1:30 PM &#8211; Lunch at Time Out Market or in Brookline, Wrap up<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><\/div>\n<div>Location:<br \/>\nMeet outside of Florence and Chafetz Hillel House<br \/>\n213 Bay State Road<br \/>\nBoston, MA 02215If you need any special accommodations, please email Ethan Sobel at <a href=\"mailto:esobel@bu.edu\">esobel@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"yj6qo 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