Harvard University, Politics, Philosophy and Economics

Intellectual Vitality at Harvard founding member & Harvard College Executive Committee Appointee

“[The best part of the experience was] meeting amazing young adults from across Jewish experiences. [I have applied my leaning by] challenging organizational difficulties with conflict resolution, motivation and dialogue design. [I have also been] thinking about my own values and how I want to apply them in the world.”

Williams College, Chemistry and Public Health

Board Member the Williams College Jewish Association

“ I feel like I am so much more equipped to handle [complex] conversations. Not even just in terms of vocalizing my beliefs, but in deep listening and trying to understand other perspectives.”

Southwestern University, Psychology and Studio Art

Secretary of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority & Outreach and Recruitment Chair for the Beekeeping Engagement

“[The most impactful part of Campus Commons was being] given the safe and prepared space to have political conversations…and simply feeling safe to ask questions. [Campus Commons gave me the] push to be braver and that you can have respectful conversations.”

Cornell University, Operations Research and Information Engineering

Resident and Leader at the Center for Jewish Living (CJL)

“Learning and being in conversations that I’ve never had [the opportunity to engage in was the most impactful part of Campus Commons]. That feeling is motivating me to learn more and seek out more conversation and perspectives.”

Hunter College, Physical Chemistry and Linguistics

Civics and Culture Intern at Hunter Hillel and Liaison to the Faculty Senate’s Israel/Palestine Committee

“The retreat was really affirming, at a point of incredible fatigue both personally and in my Jewish learning, and rejuvenated my hopes for the upcoming semester.”

University of British Columbia, Business

Stand With Us Fellow & Chabad Student Leadership

“The staff were amazing…making friends with Jews who I never would have connected with was really cool. This skill of being able to have a conversation with someone who I don’t agree with is the biggest thing I’m taking away from Campus Commons.”