A Farewell Letter from Nate Hausman

It was the spring semester of my first year at Gordon College. I found myself walking to the basement of Frost Hall to visit the La Vida office and speak with Rich Obenschain. Contemplating a change in my major, I had discovered a newfound passion for creating fun,...

Boston College Groups

Throughout the years our on campus challenge course has seen many groups of young folks who have been inspired by the idea of challenging themselves, stepping out of their comfort zones and engaging in activities that bring out their leadership potential, none of...

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Discovery Weekend in New Hampshire

One of the great benefits of working in the La Vida Center's office is having the opportunity to interact with students outside of the classroom. Rich Obenschain, Director of Outdoor Education, and Amber Dvornski, La Vida Center Administrative Assistant, have been...

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Snowshoeing

La Vida sponsored two snowshoe events with Gordon students, faculty and staff this weekend. One group of 8 students went up north to Maudslay State park to enjoy the beauty of a nice clear day and recent snowfall. Another group of 18 people explored the trails of the...

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Classroom Learning Redefined

Recently, the Adventure Pursuits program facilitated a teambuilding experience at the new Activity and Training Center for a class of Gordon students. The class is called “Organizational Behavior” and every year for the past four years the professor of this class,...

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Staff Retreat in New Hampshire

This past weekend, the La Vida Staff and our four LEAP interns headed up to the beautiful mountains of New Hampshire. We used this time to refresh our minds and spend time in community with one another. One of our goals for the weekend was to evaluate areas we are...

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