Gain a Clear Understanding of Bell

If you want a clear understanding of the Bell Program, join us in Virginia, Minnesota to get a first-hand experience of the Bell Program.  We will fly you to us (using funds from a grant the program received) for the most interactive college visit you have ever experienced. This allows you to immerse yourself into what being a Bell Program student is all about. 

Tour the Iron Range Engineering campus.  Meet the Bell faculty.  Meet other prospective student engineers.  Hone your professional skills.  Experience our award-winning technical and design learning model.

Two days of complete immersion

• Introduction to the Bell Program
• Professional development workshops including resume building and a live mock interview to build your confidence in applying to internships
• Technical mini-courses focusing on designing your own curriculum and the course work the program covers
• Teamwork and group activities showcasing how Bell addressing Design learning
• Outdoor adventure activities ​

Itinerary for the Bell Experience

Day 1 - Travel to northeastern Minnesota
Day 2 - Bell Experience - Full Day
Day 3 - Bell Experience - Half Day - Travel Home in afternoon

Our grant plus your $50 includes

• Airfare
• Hotel in northeastern Minnesota
• Transportation while in Minnesota
• All meals in Minnesota
• Bell Program Swag

The Process

• Payment: Once you apply to the Bell Experience, you have the choice to pay the $50 fee online or pay $65 when you get to Minnesota.
• Travel: After you apply, we will be in touch via email to let you know we received your application.  Our travel agent will contact you to book your plane tickets. 
• While in Minnesota: Once you arrive at the airport, we will have a van waiting to transport you to the campus.  We provide transportation for the entirety of your stay.  
• Meals: All meals in Minnesota are provided.  The meals consist of restaurant dining and catered meals.  We are able to accommodate special dietary needs. 
• Lodging: We make your reservations for lodging.  All student engineers and Bell staff members stay at the Lodge at Giants Ridge. ​

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We strongly believe that the best way to find out if this program is for you is by coming to check it out for yourself. We have received a grant to cover the cost of airfare, meals, and lodging leaving your only cost for this event to be $50.
Next Bell Experiences:
 December 17-19 FULL
January 18-20
Spring 2020 TBD
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Student Testimonials

Katie’s top takeaways so far have been realizing that she is more qualified than she thought, it is important to find the motivation behind what you are learning, and applying for jobs can be a tedious process - something most students wouldn’t realize until the end of their education. - Katie Martindale, cohort 1

“Bell prepares you for your professional career by learning engineering while doing engineering work on your co-ops, which also helps mitigate the cost of student debt and allows you to make money while going to school.” - Andy Gaines, cohort 1

Misael’s top takeaways from Bell Academy to this point are that presentations and interviews get much easier the more you practice them, working on industry projects is hard, fun, and satisfying, and that the Bell Program is a transformative experience. - Misael Ponce, cohort 1