Center for Leadership
& Service
1742 Experience
An experience of a lifetime…
The 1742 Experience at Moravian College offers an opportunity prior to first-year orientation focused on service in the community. This hands-on learning program will brings students to campus one week early to build relationships with classmates and to develop a commitment to service and leadership for the common good.
This year, participants in The 1742 Experience will spend four days taking a service-oriented “Tour of Bethlehem.” Over the course of the program they will volunteer alongside two upperclassmen team leaders at the Bethlehem YMCA, William Penn Elementary School, and New Bethany Ministries, as well as participate in fun team-building activities.
Applications are now available. Spots are limited. Housing and meals will be provided on campus. Program fees apply.
2013 Program Applications Now Available -
due June 25 at 11:59pm
Be sure to review all of the materials below before completing your program application.
Check out our blog from last year’s The 1742 Experience!
Schedule
Sunday, August 18: Arrival on campus. Meet the Team Leaders, Student Coordinator, Center for Leadership and Service staff, and mingle with fellow The 1742 Experience participants. Move into your residence hall, enjoy dinner with the rest of the team, and relax and unwind before the exciting week ahead.
Monday, August 19th-Thursday, August 22: Prepare for early breakfast with the team and full days of service at the Bethlehem YMCA, New Bethany Ministries, and William Penn Elementary School. Evening activities are planned every night.
Friday, August 23rd: Join your parents and the rest of the Class of 2017 for New Student Orientation.
FAQs
When does The 1742 Experience take place?
The 2013 program will take place from August 18-August 23. The program will end at breakfast on August 23rd, allowing students to fully participate in all orientation activities for the Class of 2017.
Where will students be housed?
Students will be housed in the residence hall at Moravian College. In most cases, students will be living in their assigned 2013-2014 academic school year room. Commuting students may participate in the program and should plan to stay on campus for the duration of the program.
Are there any costs associated with the program?
Yes. The cost to participate in the program is $200. Costs will cover participation in program, housing, meals, local transportation, and all evening activities.
How can I apply?
Applications will be available online. Completed applications are due by 11:59pm on June 25. Notifications of acceptance will be sent by July 15. Payments will be due by July 31.
I am participating in a fall sport. Can I still participate in The 1742 Experience?
Unfortunately, many fall sports require commitment during the week that The 1742 Experience takes place. Because attendance and active participation in all program activities is expected, athletes with sports conflicts are unable to partake in The 1742 Experience.
Do we have free time? Can I go visit my friends that live in the area during that time?
Full participation in all The 1742 Experience activities is required and expected of all participants. There will be free time during the evening, but we encourage students to spend this time relaxing, familiarizing themselves with their new home, and getting to know other participants better. Take full advantage of this amazing opportunity!
The 1742 Experience Student Leadership Team for 2013 Program
The 1742 Experience is led by a team of student leaders with high energy, passion for service and leadership, and variety of interests. First-year students will easily find connections with the team leaders. Read below to learn more about the 2013 student leadership team.
Samantha Blake ‘15
Hometown: Fogelsville, PA
Major: Economics with a minor in Mathematics
What are your future goals?
My goals after graduating in May 2015 include finding a full-time job and moving out.
What are you involved in on and off campus?
The 1742 Experience participant and student coordinator; C3 (Campus Community Connection); and Fitness Center employee; off-campus work at the Philly Pretzel Factory; and I like to run.
What are you most looking forward to about The 1742 Experience?
I am looking forward to my second year as student coordinator, working with the team leaders and meeting the participants!
Casey Hilferty ’14
Hometown: Upper Salford, PA
Major: History with a minor in Women’s Studies, Education Certification
What are your future goals?
After graduation, I plan to enter either a service-based career (AmeriCorps or Teach for America) or go directly to graduate school for my Masters in History. I want to get my PhD and teach History and Women’s Studies at the collegiate level.
What are you involved in on and off campus?
I am involved in History Club, Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society, Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society, BIG Band, Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Society, and American Association of University Women on campus. I work as the Leadership Development Assistant for the Center for Leadership and Service and at the Moravian Archives in Bethlehem. This summer I will be participating in the SOAR (Student Opportunities for Academic Research) program at the College, and this year I will be completing an Honors project. Previously, I have been involved with the Greyhound Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, and America Reads.
What are you most looking forward to about The 1742 Experience?
I am looking forward to meeting the team and introducing everyone to Bethlehem. The city and the College have such a rich history that is really fascinating to both learn about and experience!
Jennifer Leedom ’14
Hometown: Plymouth Meeting, PA
Major: Math and Certification in Early Childhood Education
What are your future goals?
I hope to graduate Moravian, work at a few jobs, and then settle down as an elementary school teacher.
What are you involved in on and off campus?
I am involved with Gamma Sigma Sigma, Moravian's own service sorority and Habitat for Humanity. Last year, I served as a Community Fellow, where I spent my year volunteering with Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley. I am also looking forward to getting involved with America Reads this upcoming year.
What are you most looking forward to about The 1742 Experience?
I'm most excited about getting to meet everyone and welcoming the incoming students onto Moravian's campus. I hope to act as a resource of information about Moravian and the transition to college, while also getting incoming students excited about serving their community.
Michelle Mason ‘16
Hometown: Bethpage, NY
Major: Psychology and Sociology with a minor in English
What are your future goals?
My practical life goals are to be accepted and given a stipend/scholarship to either psychology graduate school or law school. If I go into law, then the goal is Harvard law. If I go into psychology for my PhD, I would love to go to Oxford England or Yale, where I’d buy an apartment with my best friends. My other goals are to be published with at least one book in poetry, realistic fiction and political satire. I also want to launch a national campaign against stigma regarding those with mental illness.
What are you involved in on and off campus?
On campus, I am involved in the Emerging Leaders Program, the Ethical Debate Team, and The 1742 Experience. Next year, I hope to be hired as a psychology tutor and a writing center tutor. Off campus, I have been involved with soup kitchens, women’s homes, and various other community service events. My most notable accomplishment has been hosting three Human Rights Conferences, launching a national campaign and speaking at the United Nations.
What are you most looking forward to about The 1742 Experience?
The 1742 Experience was one of the greatest service opportunities I have ever been involved in. I got to help other people while making lifelong friends. My entire 1742 group are great friends still and I love the idea of being a member of another 1742 family.
Nick Roberts ‘15
Hometown: Florham Park, NJ
Major: Religious Studies
What are your future goals?
I plan to continue schooling to get my Masters in Social Work and one day start an orphanage in Jamaica.
What are you involved in on and off campus?
I’m involved in Omicron Gamma Omega, The 1742 Experience (2011 participant) and C3 (Campus Community Connection).
What are you most looking forward to about The 1742 Experience?
The feeling you get when you step back from a project and get that sense of accomplishment, to know that what you just achieved will be benefited by an entire community, is why I can't wait to start The 1742 Experience!
Photos from the previous program years.
Questions about The 1742 Experience can be directed to Katie Dantsin, Director of Leadership Development at kdantsin@moravian.edu or 610-861-1498.
Moravian College encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation regarding physical accessibility, please contact Katie Dantsin, director of leadership development, at 610-861-1498 or kdantsin@moravian.edu.