Stride is specifically designed to help sophomores feel established at BC. The program combines an academic, social, and spiritual approach to help students integrate different aspects of their lives on campus.
Application period: March 12 - April 9
Sophomores are still in a critical time of self-discernment—they have successfully adapted to university life, but are still figuring out their academic, social, and spiritual path forward.
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The Stride Experience
- Stride runs from August to December and kicks off with a program-wide event prior to the first day of classes.
- Participants attend three evening meetings throughout the fall semester, including a variety of student-led panels, and meet weekly with seven other sophomores and two leaders for co-ed small group discussions.
- Participants also attend Halftime, a weekend overnight retreat, which focuses on leadership, vocation, and purpose.
- There is a $125 fee to participate. Full or partial financial assistance is available to those who demonstrate a financial need and/or are part of programs like Montserrat.
Out and About
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Help sophomore students "find their stride" and feel established at BC. Stride Leads join their small group of co-ed sophomores at three evening events, share their story during Stride Lead panels, and engage in weekly small group discussions.
The Stride Lead application and interview cycle begins at the end of February
The Stride Lead position is open to all rising juniors and seniors who want to help sophomores establish roots at BC and grow in their self-knowledge and leadership ability. The Stride program is for the Fall semester only.
As a Stride Lead, you will be both a mentor and a facilitator for your small group of eight sophomores with another Junior or Senior co-lead.
Stride Leads will:
- Move in early and attend a Lead Training the weekend before classes start.
- Participate in a program-wide kick-off event prior to the first day of classes (Saturday).
- Attend three evening events: Panels led by Stride Leads who will have the opportunity to share their story with Stride participants.
- Meet weekly with your co-ed group of eight sophomores.
- Attend a weekend overnight experience about leadership and vocation called Halftime.
