Being a college student in today's global environment can be very stressful, which is why the Honors Program is excited to announce a new opportunity for HP students to de-stress and focus on their well-being.  Thanks to the generosity of some anonymous donors and under the guidance of Professor John Cressler (Regents Professor and Schlumberger Chair in Electronics, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering) HP students may now apply to attend a silent retreat focused on well-being.  

The weekend silent retreats will be held at Ignatius House Retreat Center, where students can engage in silent reflection with the comfort of a private bedroom and bathroom and gourmet meals, all situated on a gorgeous 20-acre wooded campus on the Chattahoochee River in Sandy Springs, GA.

The retreats are open to ALL Honors Program students, regardless of religious or secular spiritual tradition (or no spiritual tradition at all).  They will be held multiple times throughout the fall and spring semesters and focus on such themes as spirituality in nature, mindfulness, and science and spirituality.  Participants can focus on various aspects of their well-being, including having a sense of purposeful existence and meaning in life, seeking harmony with the universe, extending compassion towards others, practicing gratitude, and engaging in self-reflection.

Thanks to the generosity of GT benefactors, Honors Program students can attend this retreat at no cost.

Read more about this opportunity and how to apply.  Thank you to Dr. Cressler and the generous GT benefactors who are focused on improving the well-being of Georgia Tech students, including those in the Honors Program.