With the demands of school, work, family, and friends has your life become a balancing act? Join us at Graduate Intersections; a free overnight retreat at which you'll learn ways to reduce stress, fight anxiety, and maintain your equilibrium. This program also offers you the opportunity to nourish your spiritual self, meet fellow graduate and professional students, and re-charge your batteries in a beautiful setting. Faculty and staff serve as program facilitators.
Frequently asked questions about Graduate Intersections
When is this program?The next program will be held on October 24-25, 2009. The application is now available online. Our deadline has been extended! Applications are due by October 16, 2009. Please send your completed application and refundable deposit (see below) to Joy Galarneau at the Murray Graduate Student Center, 292 Hammond Street, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467.
Who is eligible to apply?
All currently enrolled graduate and professional students are welcome to participate in this program. The selection process is competitive, so please take care as you complete your application. To promote balanced participation we will hold at least one spot per graduate and professional school.
Do I have to be Catholic to participate?
No. Graduate Intersections is open to students from all faith backgrounds and experiences and in the past our students reflected this diversity.
How much does this program cost?
The program is FREE, but we ask each interested applicant to submit a refundable $50 deposit. Because of the costs incurred, we must have a financial guarantee from each accepted student. Deposit checks will be returned to students upon arrival at the retreat site.
What will we do during this program?
The components of the program include both large and small group discussions and activities, faculty and graduate student talks, journaling opportunities, and free time to walk, read, or socialize.
Where do we stay?
We will be staying at the Warren Inn and Conference Center in Ashland, MA; a beautiful and peaceful setting, overlooking 220 lakefront acres.
How will I get there?
We will either carpool or rent a bus to travel to Ashland.
Who can I talk to if I have questions?
Call Joy Galarneau at 617-552-1851 or email her at joy.galarneau@bc.edu.