International students celebrate end of semester with retreat to Garden of the Gods!
On April 26, a group of approximately 50 international students and staff from ISSS and the Renee Crowne Wellness Institute embarked on an end-of-year retreat to celebrate a successful semester and decompress before finals.ÌýÌý
Students traveled by bus to where they explored the park and spent time in the great outdoors before beginning the grind of studying for finals.ÌýÌý
After exploring, students had an opportunity to participate in an optional meditation activity led by Dr. Shubham Sapkota, a Research Associate and Contemplative Programs and Scholars Leader for the Renee Crown Wellness Institute. ISSS treated the students to a healthy lunch before returning to Boulder.ÌýÌý
International Student and Scholar Services Assistant Director Tori Hoeninghausen shared, “This was a great opportunity to celebrate our outstanding international students. I really enjoyed getting to know some students I’ve never had the privilege to interact with, as well as reconnecting with students I’ve known for many years. Their resilience and passion for education and cultural exchange have been evident throughout this past semester and I’m so glad we were able to provide a retreat to thank them for all they do for the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder campus and community!â€ÌýÌý
ISSS would like to extend our warmest gratitude to Dr. Sapkota for donating his time to help make this retreat special. Additionally, this trip could not have happened without the generous donation from the Dorothy & Anthony Riddle Family Foundation. Thank you!Ìý
We are excited and hopeful that we will be able to host similar trips like this in the Fall 2025 semester and for years to come. Be sure to check out the ISSS Programs & Events webpage to learn more about how to participate in future ISSS events.  Ìý
