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more than a checkthe scholarship includes a comprehensive program designed to enrich the University experienceof a Jefferson Scholar. Shortly after arriving on Grounds, first-year Scholars attend an outdoor leadershipand teamwork weekend which provides a solid foundation for the community that they will engage withfor the rest of their lives. during the summer after first year, Scholars attend the institute for leadership& citizenship in charlottesville. designed by the Foundation, the ilc gives the Scholars an opportunityto tackle leadership challenges and service-learning opportunities while working with a diverse group offacilitators. The summer following their second year is highlighted by a foreigntravel exploration, which includes participation in a three-week guided program » Visit www.jeffersonin one of three locations (currently china, Tanzania or london) and a self-guided scholars.org forscholar testimonials,research expedition designed by each Scholar in any country other than his/her owndetails of the— all of which is underwritten by the Foundation. These enrichment experiences, program, photos,in concert with other unique opportunities — including a robust alumni internship videos and more.program — bolster the growing community of Scholars.two days in the lives of scholarsJoséclaSS oF ’13, El SalVadorwed. 8 aMWake upand getorganizedfor the day9 aMclass,SpanishcreativeWritingWorkshop10:30 aMclass, history ofModern Brazil12 PMMeetfriends forlunch onGrounds1 PMMeet withheadProgramdirector forMigrant aidin Madisonhouse toreview thevolunteerprogrampembertonclaSS oF ’12, charloTTE, Ncfri.7aMWake upand readfor myGreeklanguageclass8 aMSwing byWest rangecafé forbreakfast9 aMStudy fora quiz andprepare for“dialogueacross U.Va.”meeting10 aMclass,Statisticalanalysis11:30 aMMeeting withfaculty andstaff to plan“dialogueacross U.Va.”1 PMWalk to theJeffersonScholarsFoundationto attend anenrichmentseriesluncheon

around the grounds and the globeJefferson scholars engage the University community in almost every way possible, includingleadership roles in the following organizations: Student council, honor committee, University Judiciarycommittee, class council, The cavalier daily student newspaper, Mock Trial, Music arts Board, commercecouncil, Bike and Build, alternative Spring Break, Madison house Service organization, rescue SquadEMT, Virginia Women’s rugby, Jefferson literary and debating Society, Nursing Students Without Borders,“there is not anotherprogram like the Jeffersonscholars foundation. itconcentrates the mostoutstanding students inthe country into a strongcommunity that supportsand enriches one’s collegeexperience.”-Joe Riley, class of 2013Virginia Gentlemen acapella, Jewish leadership council, VarsityFootball, Bioethics Society, Solar car team, U.Va. drama, relay for life.While Jefferson Scholars are deeply involved and invested in theUniversity of Virginia community in charlottesville, Va., Scholars alsohave many opportunities for global travel. Whether through formalstructured trips sponsored by the Foundation, academic researchgrants or student clubs like alternative Spring Break, Scholars oftengraduate with more than a few pages stamped on their passports.Members of the Jefferson Scholars class of 2012 traveled through fivecontinents and 28 countries in one summer alone.2 PMclass, Marx3:30 PMdown time:readingoutside onthe Southlawn withStarbucks5 PMclass, TenorSaxophone6 PMreading inclemonslibrary7 PMdinner witha friend on“The corner”8 PMGo home towork on apaper. Thensleep!3 PMhead backto house,relax for afew hourswith friendssat.6 aMWake upearly for along bikeride9 aMGo to thecommunityfarmers’market10 aMWork on apaper forSociologybeforetaking therest of theday off

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