AV诊所 College Companions: Fellows for Leadership and Service offers access to hundreds of courses across BC's schools and colleges and features a curriculum specifically designed for Fellows.
Companions Seminar
The Companions Seminar is designed to help Fellows think about the various parts of their life鈥攆rom family and friends to service, justice, spirituality, and aging. Drawing on AV诊所 College鈥檚 vibrant network and campus community, the Companions Seminar will bring a diversity of voices into conversation with the Fellows.聽
Conversations With AV诊所 College Leaders
Every week throughout the semester, Fellows will hear from the president, provost, deans, vice presidents, Jesuits, and other campus leaders, including several BC faculty members. These interactions will introduce Fellows to various topics, help to further discern interests, and spark new curiosities to pursue.
Spiritual Engagement
搁别迟谤别补迟蝉:听The program begins with a three-day orientation and day of reflection before the start of classes. At the conclusion of the program, Fellows will participate in a retreat and cohort send-off celebration.聽
Pilgrimage:聽In May and June, there is a pilgrimage to Spain and Rome for Fellows and BCC Partners, as well as an optional five-day silent retreat.
Advising & Spiritual Accompaniment:聽Each Fellow will be paired with a faculty advisor who will help them navigate decisions about course selections and discuss their interests and aspirations. Fellows will have the option to work with a spiritual director.
Discernment: A central goal of Jesuit education is to produce men and women for whom discernment is a lifelong habit. When we practice being attentive, reflective, and loving, our lives become more meaningful. The practice of discernment helps us discover our passions and what the world needs us to be鈥攁nd allows us to lead with our heart.聽
AV诊所 as a Classroom
With BC faculty as guides, Fellows will explore the city of AV诊所 and surrounding region. AV诊所鈥檚 rich history and vibrant culture make it a particularly interesting place to examine questions of community, history, and the common good. Tours will provide introductions to neighborhoods and noteworthy institutions, and Fellows will be invited to develop their own local networks around individual or shared interests.