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5-month proGram
August 22, 2013 – January 22, 2014
Tel Aviv University Campus, Tel Aviv Experience the best of city and campus life in a vibrant Mediterranean metropolis. Tel Aviv
is one of the world’s most innovative cities, and it’s yours to call home in Israel. The first
session of Beyond is centered within Tel Aviv and takes advantage of its many assets—Hebrew
language immersion, a taste of campus life at Tel Aviv University, service learning projects,
Summer
Gap Year
new media electives, educational travel, and ample opportunities for self-discovery. $15,250
Teen
9-month proGram
9 Months August 22, 2013 – May 21, 2014
The second session on Beyond is about choosing your own path. The session begins with a
series of elective program options, and culminates with a community-based service experience
where participants are able to focus on a project in Jerusalem or Ethiopia that most speaks to
them. Together, these experiences are designed to open a window onto a unique aspect of
society and give participants a chance to leave their own personal mark. $20,950
Beyond is BBYO’s Israel-based gap year experience
where pre-undergraduate Jewish young adults
gain important life skills, earn academic credit and
Why a Gap Year?
How to Participate
explore their Jewish identity while setting a course
Gap year programs take place following high one Session / 5-months
for their future. The program offers a unique balance
school graduation and before embarking Dates: August 22, 2013 – January 4, 2014
on an undergraduate degree track. A gap Tuition: $15,250
TravelMarch
of academics, experiential travel, enrichment
year program enables participants to
of
step outside of the typical high school-to- two Sessions / 9-months
education, cultural immersion, and community
the
college-to-career progression and reflect on Dates: August 22, 2013 – May 21, 2014
service. Beyond is open to applicants of all Jewish
who they are now and what they want to be Tuition: $20,950
as a budding adult. In the process, gap year
Living
financial aid
backgrounds and nationalities.
participants gain confidence, focus, and life
Most Beyond participants are eligible for
skills. Ultimately, participants on gap year
an automatic $1,000 grant from Masa.
programs are better positioned to succeed
An additional $3,000 in needs-based
on campus and beyond.
scholarships is also available from Masa.
Discount opportunities as well as other
College Credit
scholarship resources are available.
Although Beyond is not a traditional study- how to apply
abroad experience, the first session of
Enrollment in Beyond is limited to 60
the program offers a taste of academic participants for the 2013-2014 program year.
and campus life. Tel Aviv University (TAU) Make the decision to embark on Beyond
is Israel’s largest academic institution,
today. Applying through the online
attracting leading students from across application is easy—no application fee is
Israel and from around the world. Beyond required, and all program payments are
participants are enrolled as official students 100% refundable through March 15, 2013.
and have full access to TAU’s vibrant campus The application and detailed payment and
Beyond—Gap
life—taking at least two college-level
registration terms are available online at
courses for credit. It is a wonderful way to www.beyondyear.org/admissions.
Year
prepare for the rigors of college life and
instill a love for learning.
What’s included
Beyond is a generally all-inclusive
“A gap year in Israel is an incredible way to experience
NOTE: Participants may opt to take part in an abbreviated
experience. Tuition covers accommodations,
two session experience by special advance request.
Israel as a tourist never could and emerge with
food, transportation, programming, and
Participation in the second session alone is discouraged.
remarkable learning and growth that will propel
academic credit. Although some travel
opportunities are offered as an “optional
your success on campus and beyond.”
add-on”, the core Beyond program is a
Graham Hoffman
comprehensive and rich experience.
Associate Vice President–
Strategy for Hillel International
Beyond is a program of BBYO, the world’s leading pluralistic Jewish youth movement. The program
Adult
brings together the experience and expertise of BBYO and its local partner, Authentic Israel.
&
Key supporting partners include Hillel: Foundation for Jewish Campus Life, Tel Aviv University,
and Masa Israel Journey.
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