#Hillel Reflects on the Year

It's crazy that this is our last week of classes, next week is finals, then the year is done! The entire #Hillel team has been working so hard on trying to bring you all relevant and fun social media content, as well as learning our own skills. We have all reflected on our experience and wanted to share that with you.

Rachel (me)
I could not have asked for a better semester with Hillel. Although I wasn't super familiar with the organization prior to applying, I was instantly welcomed. I bonded with my team and made many connections within Hillel, since I wanted social media to reflect all our awesome organizations and the work students do. Starting this blog has really helped me bring awareness to personal stories and exploring a side of blogging I don't normally do. If I could do it all over again I totally would.

MJ
When I first thought of creating a social media team for UVM Hillel, I was unsure what to expect. Previously, our social media was a task that was more about posting events than delivering platform tailored messages targeted to our audience. Brett, Jaime, Mallory, and Rachel brought passion and creativity to our posts, which gave them depth, and dramatically increased the engagement from our audience. They have set the groundwork for a social media cohort internship at Hillel for years to come.

Brett
This semester I had the opportunity to be a part of the #Hillel team. Social media is creating ways to reach out to individuals like never before. As a part of this team I posted on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and started UVM Hillel's snapchat. I will continue doing social media along with marketing and PR this summer at a JCC. I have learned a lot about social media this semester and hope I can bring this valuable skills with me as I enter the professional world.

Jaime
Being on #Hillel has allowed me to become a part of the Jewish community at UVM and help other students find their role in the Jewish community as well.

Mallory
Coming from a generation that basically grew up on the internet, I've been involved with social media for as long as I can remember! Being a part of the #hillel team helped me combine that passion with my Judaism, both of which have become equally important facets of my life. This semester I got to study abroad in London, but I still got to Skype in for meetings and contribute to our plethora of platforms (say that five times fast!). The fact that I could still contribute to our growing social media despite being an ocean away (and five hours ahead) proves just how far we've come digitally just since I was a kid!

If you're low on points or just want some free food (because who doesn't?!?!), come check us out Wednesday 12-4 outside the Davis Center. Show us that you like us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter to get an extra falafel ball. And on Friday, come to our Bye Bye BBQ at the Hillel Center to wrap up the year! Services are at 6, followed by dinner at 7. It's the last Shabbat of the year so bring all of your friends!