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Stride Lead Application

Thank you for your interest in the Stride Lead position!
This application is for current SOPHOMORES and JUNIORS.

First Name

Preferred First Name (what you would write on a name tag)

Last Name

BC Email Address (first.last@bc.edu)

BC Eagle Number

Cell Phone Number

If you live OFF CAMPUS, please list your address here:

We strive to ensure that all participants can fully engage in our programs comfortably. Please help us make necessary arrangements by informing us of any requirements you may have for your participation.

Allergies or Dietary Restrictions

Accommodations, access requirements, or accessibility needs

Students Studying Abroad

Fall 2026 Abroad: If you are planning on studying abroad this upcoming Fall 2026 semester, you are not eligible to apply as Stride is a fall semester program. Please consider applying next year!

Are you currently studying abroad for the Spring 2026 semester?

If so, what country ?

RETURNERS
If you were a Stride Lead last year, you are eligible to reapply to be a Lead again this year. Please indicate below if you are a returning Lead.

RETURNERSIf you were a Stride Lead last year, you are eligible to reapply to be a Lead again this year. Please indicate below if you are a returning Lead.

Commitment - please read carefully

Stride Leaders are asked to make a commitment to this program from late March through the end of the fall semester (December) - not including summer break.

Stride Leaders must commit to the following:

- Recruit Stride participants and conduct interviews with applicants during the end of March and April this semester.
- Participate in a Stride Lead training seminar in the afternoon of Friday, April 10th and then in Stride Team selection in the afternoon of Friday, April 24th.
- Move-in early in the Fall semester to attend a Leader Training on Friday, August 28th.
- Participate in a Stride Kick-Off event on Saturday, August 29th.
- Attend evening Stride Nights / Lead Check-Ins in the Fall semester (Dates & Times TBD).
- Meet weekly with your co-ed group of around 8 sophomores for small group discussion for the Fall semester.
Check below to indicate that you are able to participate in the Lead Training & Kick-Off Experience:
Commitment - please read carefully
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Do you foresee anything interfering with such commitments? If so, please explain.

Please list ALL your commitments (include approx. hrs/wk) for this year. Include jobs, clubs, internships, practicum/clinicals, etc.

Essay Questions

Please respond to the questions below. Please keep the TOTAL of your response for each question to 500 words or less.

Why do you want to be a leader for the Stride program?

From your experience, what are some challenges that sophomores face at BC? How would you use your experiences to guide current sophomores?

THANK YOU for taking the time to complete the Stride Leader application. Application reviews and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, either in person or online. We will be in touch with you soon with further details. If you have any questions, email us at stuform@bc.edu.

When you are finished with the application, please select the red SUBMIT button.