RISE Interest Community

The RISE Interest Community welcomes all students interested in living with peers who want to discover holistic wellness through the lens of resilience. Students participating in this community will partake in a range of special activities, intentional programming on the six dimensions of resilience (physical, social, cognitive, spiritual, life skills, and service), and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of students are you looking for?

those committed to learning and further developing their resilience skills
those actively engaged with resilience programming, conversations, and content within and outside of the RISE Interest Community
those eager to contribute to the life of this interest community through participation, sharing ideas and experiences, and even leading events

What are the benefits of being in the RISE Interest Community?

You can look forward to specialized resilience-focused programming. Examples from past years include hikes, cooking activities, service projects, study groups, worship opportunities, game nights, and group meals. You will also have the opportunity to move in one day early with your community which will feature a special opening dinner!

Additionally, you will get priority registration to RISE events, such as the annual RISE Summit and Adulting Bingo.

Where does the RISE interest community live?

The RISE interest community resides in Seaside Hall.

How can I join?

In order to join the RISE Interest Community, you need to complete the following steps:

attend one (1) of the RISE Interest Community Info Sessions (info sessions typically held in January each year).
complete the RISE Interest Community application (the application link will be given to those who attend an info session).
accept the offer to join the RISE Interest Community if accepted.

Testimonials

My experience with the RISE interest community has been very special. It is reminiscent of our first-year housing where all the students are giving together, growing in the same ways as college. After our first year in college, all students go their separate ways in terms of living situations, leaving them to grow in their college experiences independently. Being in the RISE interest community has re-ignited the feeling of growing together. Each person is going through personal situations and experiences. However, in a community with like-minded people who prioritize God and resilience (regardless of how far away we drift from those goals), we physically and metaphorically seek refuge within that community. While the RISE IC keeps us accountable in that way, it simultaneously helps us grow.

Nicole '25