Get the most of your study days by getting away from the distractions of campus life! Study, write papers, and reflect about your semester on the beautiful shores of Cohasset, MA. Our Catholic, Jesuit identity encourages the practice of "cura personalis", which is Latin for care of the whole person - mind, body, spirit, and soul. Come and Study by the Sea to learn the practice of Cura Personalis as you prepare for final exams!
Questions?
For more information email: cmretreats@bc.edu
or contact Campus Minister for Retreats:
Grace Davis
grace.davis@bc.edu
The Study by the Sea Experience
Pause and Pray is free of charge, with food and retreat materials provided.
What's it like?
- Enjoy an open and flexible schedule to study, eat home-cooked meals, and rest at your own pace.
- Retreatants will have a private room with a desk and access to shared study space with ocean views.
- Opportunities for prayer and reflection, including spiritual direction and Mass, with contemplative offerings including art, meditation, and movement.
- Study by the Sea is offered at the end of both the fall and spring semester.
- Transportation is provided.
Who attends?
All undergraduate students are welcome to participate in the Study by the Sea Retreat. The retreat is rooted in the Catholic, Ignatian tradition, and is open to students of all faith backgrounds. Space is limited, so please apply as soon as possible.
*Please Note: Undergraduate students are asked only to register and attend ONE Study by the Sea Retreat per academic year, to best accommodate increased student interest. Thank you for your cooperation!
Costs
The cost of the retreat is $50, including:
- Lodging
- Food
- Transportation
- Retreat materials
Campus Ministry wants to ensure that cost does not prohibit any student from attending the Imagine Retreat. Please indicate if a financial need exists within the application and a campus minister will be in touch.
Study by the Sea will be offered in Fall 2025. Check back here soon for more details.
