Student Testimonials

Scenes and student reflections from the inaugural Contemplative Semester, Fall 2024:

Filmed by Jae Minard. Edited by Jae Minard & Shea Riester. Music by Essie Jain & A Winged Victory for the Sullen.

An extended version with more student voices:

  • My anxiety about where I am in life, the decisions I need to make, and where I should be has lessened as I spend more time in the present. I hope to continue developing this mindset moving forward and to remind myself that it’s okay for things to be as they are right now.

    Elaina, 20 - CS ‘24 alum

  • I have never seen so many people change so drastically in such a short amount of time. In three months being here the shift to confident and happy and outgoing was insane to watch happen and I’ve watched it happen in myself.

    Zoe, 18 - CS ‘24 alum

  • This has been the best experience and place to learn more about myself than anywhere else. Anyone able to get this much direct exposure to meditation and this kind of community for this long is extremely fortunate.

    Oliver, 20 - CS ‘24 alum

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