1-Semester Mindfulness, Global Citizenship & Leadership Program for Yale University Student-Athletes.
Time Period:
2-hour weekly class for one semester
Audience:
7 student-athletes
1 dean
1 associate master
Summary of Services Provided:
Overview
In order for students to make the most of a college’s or university’s resources, the skills and habits that earned them success in high school must be recalibrated to meet the rising challenges of their new environment.
High school students--especially those destined to earn admission to top colleges and universities--tend to direct their energies toward those assignments for which they will receive the greatest validation from others. As a result, not until they matriculate to college do they discover the distinction between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation. By applying appropriate tools, exposures, and assessments, this program helps students develop the internal locus of control that distinguishes intentional responsive living from reactive basic functioning.
Exploring the Big Questions
The class explores the big questions: ‘Who am I? What is an authentically lived life and how do I live it? What obligations do I have to myself and others? What makes work and life meaningful and fulfilling? What do I value? How do I make effective decisions? How do I take care of myself? And how do I align who I am with what I pursue in the world?‘ The premise of the class is that the project of discovering one’s gifts, interests, and voice requires time, rigorous honesty with self and others, rich interdisciplinary resources, and--most importantly--skilled mentorship.
The Curriculum
The curriculum includes weekly mindfulness practices, an introduction to holistic health choices, active development of self-awareness and interpersonal skills, introduction to citizen-leadership models, space for vocational discernment, and weekly reading and journaling assignments.
Testimonials
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