- What is the Explore Your Future (EYF) program?
- Who is eligible to attend?
- What happens at EYF?
- What are the dates for next summer’s sessions?
- What does the program cost?
- Is there any financial aid available?
- How do I apply?
- When will I know when I am officially accepted?
- Where will I stay? Where do I go to eat?
- When is arrival and check in?
- When does the program end and when is check out?
- What happens at the Parent Workshop?
- What will I do while my parents are in the workshop?
- How about transportation to the program?
- What do I need to bring?
- you will be a high school junior or senior in fall 2008.
- you are college-bound and in good academic standing.
- you have a hearing loss.
- learn about different careers
- discover what types of careers you are interested in
- dances
- bowling
- ice-skating (yes! we have a rink!)
- going to an amusement park
- The cost is $650 and covers room, board, and all activities—everything but spending money and transportation to our campus.
- You can pay by check or credit card (VISA and MasterCard).
- In some states, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), or a similar office, will pay some or the entire fee. To find out, contact your VR counselor or the state VR office.
- There are limited scholarships available based on your financial need. If you would like to apply for one, please make sure to complete the scholarship portion of the payment form.
- Application Form (print and mail in, or complete online)
- High School transcript (from 9th grade to present)
- A copy of your audiogram
- ACT/SAT/PSAT test scores (if any)
- Activity Risk and Release Form
- Release Form
- Payment and Scholarship Form
- Medical and Health Insurance Form
- Immunization History Form
- Medication Management Form
- Permission to Receive Over-the-Counter Medications Form
- Expectations and Guidelines Form
- You and a roommate will share a room on campus in one of the residence halls. This is a great way to get a taste of college living!
- The dining hall is nearby and there are vending machines and other places on campus to grab a snack if you get hungry between meals. You won’t starve!
- For either session, arrive at the CSD Student Development Center room 1300 between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm on the Saturday that the session starts. You can check in there.
- If your parents are coming and plan to stay in Rochester, we provide a list of hotels online, as well as a list of sights to see.
- The program ends on Thursday, the last day of your session.
- You will need to check out of the residence hall and return your room key between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
- Explore the campus
- Hang out with your new friends
- Visit Java Wally’s at the library.
- Use the new athletic center.
- Check out the bookstore.
- Get ice cream at Ben and Jerry’s.
- We recommend that if you are flying, you fly into the Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC), not to the airport in Buffalo.
- Even though the flight to Buffalo may be cheaper, Buffalo is at least an hour away and the ground transportation from there to Rochester actually makes the trip more expensive.
- From the airport, train or bus station, shuttle transportation is available directly to RIT for $15.00 each way. Let us know if your student wants shuttle transportation and we will make reservations for him or her.
- Sleeping bag or extra-long single sheets and blankets. If you forget to bring these, there will be a charge to rent them.
- Photocopy of your medical insurance card
- Bath towel, face towel, and wash cloth
- Your own toiletries: soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, band-aids, sun screen/lotion, shampoo, comb, blow dryer, etc.
- Bathing suit, sneakers, jeans, sweatshirts, shorts, t-shirts, underwear, socks, a rain-resistant jacket, walking shoes
- Extra towels for swimming
- Laundry facilities are available (bring laundry detergent if you plan to wash clothes)
- Long distance telephone calling card
- Spending money for campus bookstore or snacks
- Dri-aid kit
- Batteries
- Extra cords
- Batteries
- Dri-aid kit
- Magnets
- Back-up headset/speech processor
- Copy of your current map
- Cochlear implant team contracts
Frequently Asked Questions about EYF
What is the Explore Your Future (EYF) program?
EYF is a six-day summer career exploration program that offers college-bound hard-of-hearing and deaf high school sophomores and juniors the opportunity to learn about career options after high school—and have fun doing it!
Who is eligible to attend?
You are eligible if:
What happens at EYF?
Each day, you are in exciting classes doing hands-on activities with a group of 10 – 12 other students and the counselor assigned to your group. There you:
In the late afternoon and evening, you participate in social activities such as
All the activities are well supervised and allow you to experience EYF to the fullest!
What are the dates for next summer’s sessions?
Session I: July 19-24, 2008.
Session II: July 26-31, 2008.
What does the program cost?
Is there any financial aid available?
How do I apply?
You can apply online at www.rit.edu/NTID/EYF.
You can contact us at EYFinfo@rit.edu for information and an application form.
You can call for a brochure and application form at 585-475-6700 (voice/TTY).
You can e-mail us at EYFinfo@rit.edu.
When will I know when I am officially accepted?
After we have received your completed application which includes:
We will review your information and inform you if you are accepted to EYF. If you are, you will need to complete the Transportation Form and the Parent Workshop Registration form. We will send you the link to these forms or send you the forms via postal mail. You are not officially enrolled until all of these forms and your payment are returned.
Where will I stay? Where do I go to eat?
When is arrival and check in?
When does the program end and when is check out?
What happens at the Parent Workshop?
View the Parent Workshop Agenda for Session I or Session II.
What will I do while my parents are in the workshop?
Then join your parents for the campus tour.
How about transportation to the program?
You are responsible for arranging transportation to the program.
Why?
What do I need to bring?
All items are a must for your comfort and well-being!
Additional Things to Bring
Students, if you use a hearing aid or have a cochlear implant, we suggest you bring the following items:
For those who use hearing aids:
For those who have cochlear implants:
These dri-aid kits, contracts and back up equipment will ensure that you’ll be able to get the most out of your listening equipment while you are here.
Hope to see you this summer!