I never had a formal Jewish education or lived in a Jewish community for more than a Shabbat, so I felt I grew in that I can be more comfortably integrated in a Jewish community. I also feel more confident in my prayers and Torah knowledge.

I learned to think outside the box. I think about religion and people differently now. I'm less eager to make judgments about others and more eager to judge myself.

I thought Ivy League would be a crash course titled: "Everything you need to know about Judaism" or "Full guide to Judaism for Dummies." Luckily, it was not. Instead, Ivy League introduced us to the rather broad, but fascinating world of Jewish thought. The beauty of our birthright, the essential part of our human education, opened before us. We were shocked at what we were missing.