Bite of Reality is a ‘Real World Simulation’ that guides students through a day in the life of an adult. The students make personal financial decisions in every area of life. Each student is given a persona for the day. The persona includes an occupation, income, credit score, family description, possible debt and student loan. The student moves from booth to booth making decisions about housing, transportation, groceries and dining, childcare, etc.
The following items are provided in a “Bite of Reality Kit.” Each kit will have everything you will need to put on an event. This kit is housed at an assigned credit union in your area. The New York Credit Union Foundation will assist in arranging the delivery of the kit to you.
Facilitator Guide
This is the guide you are now reading. This guide will tell you everything you need to do to prepare for a successful event.
Banners and Props
Each station has a pull-up banner with the station name and a basic set of props. Props include pictures of items and small trinkets to represent items sold at those stations.
Merchant Materials
Volunteer vests, item codes with pricing and instructions for how each station is operated, along with tips for the volunteer merchants.
Participant Materials
The only materials a student will need is a smart phone or tablet with the Bite of Reality2 app downloaded. The New York Credit Union Foundation has checks available upon request if you would like to incorporate check writing along with the app. We recommend using checks at the Housing and Transportation stations.
Marketing Material
Customizable materials are available to help you promote your event. Remember that the New York Credit Union Foundation is your partner in this process. We will help you through the process and make sure that you are prepared to deliver a quality program that is both enjoyable and educational.
If you would like assistance with facilitating your first event, send a request to info@nycuf.org.
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