THRIVE Early Arrival Program
Are You Ready to THRIVE?
THRIVE is a three day Early Arrival Program for first-year students that takes place the week before Fall semester classes begin. The THRIVE program focuses on health and well-being and includes workshops, events and activities focused on the nine dimensions of well-being (physical, emotional, intellectual, occupational, social, cultural, environmental, spiritual, and financial). Students will also participate in a variety of social events and excursions into the city. Through the leadership of SJU's Health & Well-being team and our upperclassmen "THRIVE HIVE" peer mentors, participants will get a head start on creating a healthy college lifestyle!
There is a $170 fee for all participants which covers the cost of food, transportation and activities for the duration of the program.
For more information, please email THRIVE@sju.edu. Registration opens 4/15/24 at 12PM.
Register for THRIVE 2024!
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO "THRIVE?"
What does it really mean to "Thrive?" In short it means that we are feeling good and functioning well. Thriving involves connections and positive emotions. Thriving also includes developing positive meaning that helps us to live in a purposeful, energized, engaged, and resilient way. Our THRIVE early arrival program provides first year students the tools and connections they need to start a successful college journey!
THRIVE Schedule
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More information on the August 2024 schedule coming soon!
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Wednesday August 23, 2023
Time
Session
Location
10:00- noon
Move in
various
2:30 – 2:45
Check in
Campion 2nd floor Lobby
2:45- 3:30
Welcome
The Perch
3:45-4:15
Family Blessing
Campion Doyle Banquet Hall
4:30-5:00
Getting to Know You
Barnes Arboretum
5:00-5:30
Maguire Art Museum "Escape Room"
Maguire Art Museum
5:30-6:30
Dinner
Barnes Arboretum
6:30-7:00
Pot-a-plant
Barnes Arboretum
7:00-8:00
Stress Management
Barnes Arboretum
8:00
Ice cream
Claver Lot
Thursday August 24, 2023
Time
Session
Location
8:30-9:30
Breakfast
Campion North Lounge
9:30-10
Travel to University City (UC)
10:00-11:15
Yoga at the ARC/ overview of recreation
UC ARC
11:45-1:00
Lunch / Nutrition Session (Aramark Nutritionist)
Campion North Lounge
1:00-1:50
Strengths Workshop
Campion North Lounge
2:00-2:50
Financial wellness workshop (Office of Financial Aid)
Campion North Lounge
3:00-3:50
Self-care kit making
Campion North Lounge
4:00-4:50
Time management (Office of Learning Resources)
Campion North Lounge
5:00-5:50
‘First year funk’ (Counseling & Psychological Services)
Campion North Lounge
6:00-7:00
Dinner
Campion North lounge
7:00-8:00
Break – get ready for trampoline park
8:00-10:00
Trampoline park! (with all EAP groups)
Friday August 25, 2023
Time
Session
Location
8:30-9:15
Breakfast
Campion Dining Hall
9:15-12PM
Treetop World (group 1)
10 -12:30
Kayaking (group 2)
Schuylkill
12:45
lunch
Campion Dining Hall
1:45-2:30
Grit & Purpose
Campion North Lounge
2:30-3:00
Wrap up
Campion North Lounge
"THRIVE HIVE" Peer Mentors
What is a “Thrive Hive" Mentor?
The “Thrive Hive” is a group of upperclassmen student mentors who provide leadership, guidance and support to incoming first-year students participating in the THRIVE Early Arrival Program. During the three day THRIVE EAP, peer mentors work as a team alongside SJU Health & Well-being staff to provide a vibrant, fun and engaging experience for THRIVE participants! The Thrive Hive peer mentors are committed to helping new Hawks explore health and well-being topics through the nine dimensions of well-being, providing a solid foundation for a first year experience where each student can Thrive!
We are now accepting applications for THRIVE HIVE Mentors!
Applications are due by 11:59PM on Wednesday, March 20, 2024!
CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO BE A THRIVE MENTOR!
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more information on our 2024 THRIVE HIVE coming soon!