Today’s students work incredibly hard, and feel pressure to work even harder. And when they’re not working, there are stressors that demand a different kind of work. But here’s the thing: we know that when students feel better, they perform better. To perform at full potential, students need to be able to occasionally step back, see the big picture, and sometimes try doing things differently.
Student Wellbeing is a campus-wide initiative to support students’ health and wellbeing during their time at BU. We believe that everyone deserves to feel good and that how students feel matters. Our collective goal — as administrators, faculty, and staff — is to inspire our students to feel fulfilled each day, despite the ups and downs of life on campus.
Boston University offers hundreds of programs, services, events, and learning opportunities to support all the dimensions of your wellbeing. The question is, "How do I find all these resources? Where do I look?" This list of campus resources, filtered by type of wellbeing you are looking to support, is the perfect place to start.
The Headspace mindfulness and meditation app is available for free to all BU students. Just 14 minutes a day of meditation can make a difference in your life!
Do you have a great idea for an event or program to create and/or support student wellbeing on campus? Partner with Student Wellbeing for ideas, funding materials, and more.
Did you know that your overall wellbeing is made up of many parts? Explore the seven dimensions, plus core needs, of your wellbeing and find campus resources to support you in these areas.
Dozens of daily campus events can help promote and support your wellbeing. Grab a friend and attend something new!
Check out all the latest Wellbeing happenings — from events and programs to articles of interest.
Calling all School of Social Work students: Many different types of activities promote physical, intellectual and emotional wellbeing. Listening to music is a prime example! This interactive workshop will highlight how music impacts our mind and body in beneficial ways, whether to relieve stress, increase focus, or provide confidence and endurance during challenging moments. Join […]
Do you feel like you are just surviving? Would you like to feel better and succeed academically? Many people think that if they had more time, things would be better; however, time is only part of the equation. People thrive when their priorities are clear and their goals are aligned with their values. In this […]
This webinar will provide master’s and professional students with fundamental personal finance skills to use at BU and beyond. From incorporating budgeting tools to learning about credit reports and credit cards, this session introduces students to foundational financial literacy concepts. Co-sponsored by BU Smart Money, Graduate Education and Student Wellbeing. Hosted on Zoom Tuesday, April […]
Calling all graduate students and Postdocs: Many accomplished people have felt like an impostor at some point. In this interactive workshop, learn about the sources and types of impostor syndrome, as well as a variety of techniques you can personalize to lessen the impact of impostor syndrome and gain greater confidence. Register now!
Student Wellbeing, in collaboration with BU Zen, is delighted to promote emotional and environmental wellbeing through a pop-up event titled Plant Yourself! Swing by the GSU Link on Wednesday, March 1 between 4:30 - 6:30 pm to decorate a pot for your very own succulent plant. Research shows that coloring can be an effective way […]
Join First Year Success and Student Wellbeing for a Time Out Takeover! On Friday, February 17, the Time Out Market will be reserved for first-year undergraduates to enjoy ice skating, live music, food, and more from 1-4 PM. Come support your social, emotional and physical wellbeing! Reserve your spot!
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Thriving Together: Student Wellbeing at BU Thriving Together: Student Wellbeing at BU is a New Hub cocurricular experience that satisfies 1 Hub unit in “Teamwork/Collaboration” within the BU HUB’s “Intellectual Toolkit” capacity. The concept of wellbeing has become popularized in many work and educational settings. At BU, Student Wellbeing was created to foster the holistic […]