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BBYO Summer Programs are my absolute favorite part of BBYO. However, I had no idea what to expect going into mine. So, here are a few tips for those embarking on a BBYO journey this summer:

  1. Go in open-minded. 
  2. Be friendly to everyone. There will be so many different people on your trip, originating from everywhere across the US and the world. Don’t resort to your stereotypes about other states; view everyone as a potential friend. Personally, the closest friends that I made were the ones I never expected to make.
  3. Get outside your comfort zone. From riding camels to talking to locals, your trip will undoubtedly be filled with daunting tasks. However, for me, the best moments were when I overcame these apparent obstacles.
  4. Document your journey. During my trip, I made an Instagram account where I posted pictures and descriptions of each day. This created such a fun collection of memories to look back on and ensured that I wouldn’t forget a single moment of my incredible journey. While this isn’t necessary, I highly recommend taking tons of photos and videos. 
  5. Get excited!! Your trip is going to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience and will give you so many core memories. Value every single moment and prepare for an adventure that you’ll most definitely never forget!
All views expressed on content written for The Shofar represent the opinions and thoughts of the individual authors. The author biography represents the author at the time in which they were in BBYO.

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