by Madeline Koo, student leader
Volunteering with Student Open Circles (SOC) has taught me so much more than just giving back to the community. It has taught me how ...
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by Abhiraj Minhas, student leader
Having volunteered with the Reading Rocks program for over a year, I have been able to provide students who identi-fy as having a learning disability ...
by Shunmathi Shanmugam, student leader
Above photo: Shunmathi (middle), enjoying a moment of spontaneous laughter while doing chores together at a weekend spiritual retreat. As a student, Shunmathi has been ...
Enjoy recipes from around the world and support Student Open Circles with our 20th anniversary downloadable recipe book!
It’s often said that the Student Open Circles community is ...
During these challenging times, Student Open Circles is supporting resilience in students and in the Hamilton community, continually adapting to changing needs with new programs starting up this spring. Resilience ...
by Yashasvi Yadav, student leader
I got involved in Student Open Circles in the fall term after the pandemic started. In the midst of persistent lockdowns, global grief surrounding ...
Recent Open Circle stress-reduction event included a guided nature hike, mindful walking, creative movement, and other reflection practices to help students navigate a demanding school term.
by Paul Jung, student leader
Children and youth from low-income communities have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to an increasing reliance on the internet for learning and ...
by Matthew Markou, student leader
Near the beginning of the pandemic, I worked at a retirement community and saw firsthand how isolated many seniors felt from not being able to ...
Student Open Circles is committed to the well-being of young people. As Amanda describes, we help students to discover, care for, and grow into wholeness of soul, self, spirit, and ...
by Amanda Backal, student leader
Student Open Circles has had a profoundly positive impact on my life and my university experience. It's extremely clear how devoted the instructors are to ...
by Sylvia Botchway, Student Open Circles alumni and Board member
I joined Student Open Circles in 2011 mainly for volunteer experience, not knowing how much it was going to change ...