A Day Of Life In A Jewish Youth Group Vs A Day Of Life In College

As you transition from Jewish Youth Groups to College life, here's a glimpse into what to expect.

Engaging Morning Program v. Class with a Boring Professor

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As your youth group bubble is popped, you will learn that not everyone is as interested in being "interesting" as your youth groups were... don't worry you'll get through it.

Youth Group Cheers v. College Team Spirit

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You'll always feel allegiance to your chapter/ TYG/ region/ council but don't be afraid to throw yourself into cheering for your new home team. Whether it be football, baseball, basketball, soccer, track, or studying, every school has their thing... Just maybe try to keep it under control!

Youth Group Merch v. Greek Life T's

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You'll struggle to get rid of your old Youth Group merch, so as your drawers get more full with all of your college and greek life T's you might consider hiring a professional organizer....

Never Sleeping at Youth Group Event Weekends v Sleeping Through Everything

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Every moment with your friends at youth group events is priceless- you wouldn't want to miss a moment by sleeping.

NOTHING in college is more important than sleeping... what about friends?... I said nothing!

Counting Down the Days till the Next Youth Group Event v. Counting Down the Days till the Semester Starts

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Looking forward to seeing your friends never changes... from youth group to college friends, those butterflies of excitement change but never fade!

The Instant Youth Group Connection v. The Instant Jewish Connection

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You will master the intricacies of Jewish geography... You see a person sitting in the dinning hall wearing a Star of David necklace and make it your mission to know what camp they went to and how many people you might know in common.

Finding a Good Jewish Husband/ Wife v. STILL Trying to Find a Good Jewish Husband/ Wife

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We all want that perfect Jewish partner to share our life with. You joke about it in high school but secretly you’re keeping your eyes open at every event (after all if they’re coming to the same youth group event they just might be the one). The only thing that changes in college is someone inevitably suggesting the dreaded JDate. Remind them you’re not even 25, download JSwipe, and move on.

Annoying Parents' Nagging Texts Every Minute v. Annoying Parents' Nagging Texts Every 10 Seconds

Your parents won't get any less annoying when you go to college as they are when you're away for a weekend at an event... they might even get more annoying. But you'll also appreciate the free meals they buy when they come to visit more than you can imagine AND you'll occasionally want their help (laundry for the first time anyone?) So do yourself a favor and respond... at least every now and then.

Your Closest Friends are Jewish v. Your Closest Friends are Jewish

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You know the bond with your youth group friends is different than with your school friends and that's okay! You share a bond most other people don't understand. Remember that as you seek out your new friends in college. When it gets hard never forget: one is silver and the other gold (give your old friends a call- they're going through the same stuff)

Finding a Place you Belong v. Finding a NEW Place you Belong

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We all know that warm feeling we get when we walk into a room full of our best friends or total strangers from our youth groups, and with any luck you'll get that same feeling when you walk into your greek/ hillel/ or chabad house... but give it some time you didn't feel right at home here immediately and you won't there. Give yourself some time to adjust and an open mind and you'll feel right at home before you know it!