Let’s Write the Scroll-Stopping Essay Your Dream-College Admissions Counselor Can’t Stop Thinking About

Leadership & Supervision
College Calm™ is led by:
Dr. Emily Wassell, PhD
Holistic college coach, wellbeing researcher, former school founder, and educator with over 25 years of experience. Dr. Wassell has led students on academic adventures for 8 years. Dr. Wassell has helped hundreds of students to craft scholarship winning

Over 8 nights, students will travel intentionally through:
Milan – Arrival and visit to the Duomo
San Pellegrino Terme – Restorative spa experience at QC Terme
Verona – Roman ruins and historic exploration
Vicenza – Architecture, culture, and writing time
Venice – Guided exploration and gondolier experience
Jesolo – Beach reflection and integration
Return to Milan for departure
Experiences are curated for depth and restoration — not rushed tourism.
All lodging, meals, and transportation are arranged and supervised.
Tuition does not include transport to or from Milan.
A Strategic Reset Before Senior Year Begins.
Daily Rhythm
Morning
Focused writing block (3–4 hours)
Individual coaching sessions
Midday
Lunch and quiet reflection
Afternoon
Cultural or restorative experience
Evening
Dinner, calm group time, optional journaling
Limited phone access window
The structure balances productivity and restoration.
All meals will consist of healthy local whole foods.


This immersion is ideal for:
• Thoughtful, high-achieving rising senior girls
• Students feeling pressure or burnout
• Teens who want meaningful progress on essays before senior year
• Families who value wellbeing alongside academic excellence
** This retreat is not designed for students seeking a party-style travel experience or those unwilling to participate in a structured digital detox.
