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Discover peace, joy & purpose on the Contemplative Semester!
It’s weird being a young adult in these times! With countless voices telling us who to be as the world around us burns with crisis after crisis, finding an authentic, hopeful, and life-giving way forward can feel out of reach. The Contemplative Semester offers a chance to slow down, take a break from the noise, touch the earth, and tune into the center of who you are. Based in the foothills of Ve...
It’s weird being a young adult in these times! With countless voices telling us who to be as the world around us burns with crisis after crisis, finding an authentic, hopeful, and life-giving way forward can feel out of reach. The Contemplative Semester offers a chance to slow down, take a break from the noise, touch the earth, and tune into the center of who you are. Based in the foothills of Vermont's Green Mountains, the Contemplative Semester is a 14-week, residential immersion into the depths of the human experience. Drawing from Buddhist teachings and practices as a primary framework, you’ll have the chance to deeply connect with yourself, others, and nature as you explore your unique path to greater peace, love, joy, and purpose. With optional college credits offered. Now, more th...
Program Highlights
Deepen your meditation practice to cultivate a clear mind, an open heart, and finer self-awareness to help you meet the beauty and suffering of these times.
Co-create the beloved community we want to see in the world, learning communication and conflict-transformation skills along the way.
Know and be known by your peers on a profound level, building an intimate community and lifelong friendships.
Discern what’s yours to do in the world, while building skills to support your relationships, professional development, and contributions to the causes you care most about.
Connect deeply with the earth and explore the beautiful Vermont mountains, streams and lakes in all their splendor. And have fun!
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- Vermont, United States
- Spring
- Environmental Studies
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Experiential Learning
- Self-Discovery See more
- All Nationalities
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Created deep spiritual friendships and lifelong community
September 11, 2025by: Rebecca M.Program: Discover peace, joy & purpose on the Contemplative Semester!One key blessing I received from the contemplative semester, beyond the tools and insights and practices, is a handful of spiritual friendships that showed me how supportive a relationship could be. Now, I feel the unconditional love from these people no matter how far apart we are, and it has organically strengthened my resolve to make decisions according to what truly feels right, wise, and compassionate, even when it doesn't feel like the safer path to follow.
Helped me transform my longtime anxiety
September 05, 2025by: LilaProgram: Discover peace, joy & purpose on the Contemplative Semester!My anxiety about where I am in life, the decisions I need to make, and where I should be has lessened as CS helped me spend more time in the present. I hope to continue developing this mindset I learned on CS moving forward and to remind myself that it's okay for things to be as they are right now.
This has been the best experience.
September 01, 2025by: Cameron R.Program: Discover peace, joy & purpose on the Contemplative Semester!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
Program Details
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Locations
- Vermont, United States
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Environmental Studies
- Philosophy
- Psychology
Availability
Years Offered: 2026
- Spring
- After College
- Career Break / Mid-Career
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Phone/Video Interview
- Letters of Reference
- Written Application
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It’s weird being a young adult in these times! With countless voices telling us who to be as the world around us burns with crisis after crisis, finding an authentic, hopeful, and life-giving way forward can feel out of reach. The Contemplative Semester offers a chance to slow down, take a break from the noise, touch the earth, and tune into the center of who you are. Based in the foothills of Vermont's Green Mountains, the Contemplative Semester is a 14-week, residential immersion into the depths of the human experience. Drawing from Buddhist teachings and practices as a primary framework, you’ll have the chance to deeply connect with yourself, others, and nature as you explore your unique path to greater peace, love, joy, and purpose. With optional college credits offered. Now, more th...
Contemplative Semester
Contemplative Semester
Ready to Learn More?
It’s weird being a young adult in these times! With countless voices telling us who to be as the world around us burns with crisis after crisis, finding an authentic, hopeful, and life-giving way forward can feel out of reach. The Contemplative Semester offers a chance to slow down, take a break from the noise, touch the earth, and tune into the center of who you are. Based in the foothills of Vermont's Green Mountains, the Contemplative Semester is a 14-week, residential immersion into the depths of the human experience. Drawing from Buddhist teachings and practices as a primary framework, you’ll have the chance to deeply connect with yourself, others, and nature as you explore your unique path to greater peace, love, joy, and purpose. With optional college credits offered. Now, more th...