Some students are thriving, some are striving, and others are barely surviving. 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.
Our mission is to foster the holistic wellbeing of our students by providing opportunities and experiences that enhance all dimensions of wellness, while equipping students with the tools to thrive as individuals and community members. Through a collaborative and shared approach to programming and resources, we inspire our students to succeed at BU and beyond.
We’re starting a conversation about how to find balance and fulfillment and enjoy the rich, memorable experiences of being a student. Throughout the year, Student Wellbeing hosts and co-sponsors programs and events where students can join with others to pause, recharge, and learn tools to help them thrive.
Learn more about the history of Student Wellbeing at BU, meet our team, and more!
Check out all the latest Wellbeing happenings - from events and programs to articles of interest.
Student Wellbeing Executive Director, Dr. Carrie Landa, discusses BU Unplugged, a Student Wellbeing cross-campus initiative designed to create intentional, structured spaces for BU students to disconnect from their devices and reconnect with each other. Through phone-free events in classrooms and campus-based programs, BU Unplugged invites students to experience what becomes possible when they put their […]
Have an extra coat that you can donate to a BU student this fall? The annual Warm Coat Drive is an opportunity for all members of the BU community to donate gently worn or new coats that will be distributed to BU students in need. Any remaining coats will be donated to Goodwill Industries after the event. Drop-off a coat from October […]
BU Unplugged is a Student Wellbeing cross-campus initiative designed to create intentional, structured spaces for BU students to disconnect from their devices and reconnect with each other. Through phone-free events in classrooms and campus-based programs, BU Unplugged invites students to experience what becomes possible when they put their phones away, while normalizing how hard it […]
GradGather is a program that connects BU grad students from different departments for casual, flexible meetups. We want to help you network, make friends, and build community by breaking down barriers between departments and schools. Once you make an account, you can match with new groups each week throughout the semester. You can use the […]
Student Wellbeing Executive Director, Dr. Carrie Landa comments on the ways "...larger social trends among college students may be affecting substance use habits" in this LearningWell article.
Energize your body, quiet overwhelming thoughts, and optimize your cognitive performance. Join Professor Igor Iwanek in learning the yogic practice of Rhythmic Breath Control (RBC)—a powerful technique rooted in Naad Yog, the yoga of sound. Imagine your body as the hardware and your mind as the software. How do we keep this system charged and […]
Discover this popular Student Wellbeing initiative that uses tea as a catalyst for mindfulness. Through education and relaxation, we will explore the tea brewing ritual of gong fu cha - making tea with skill- and cultivate a space that focuses on the present moment in a light-hearted, whimsical fashion. Workshop offered Mondays, from 4-5 pm, […]
Starting Monday, September 14 and running until December 7, join fellow students in The Link in the GSU from 11 am to 1 pm for Community Coloring. There is no agenda! Just sit for for a few minutes (or as long as you want), color a section of our community mandala, and chat with others. […]
Dozens of daily campus events can help promote and support your wellbeing. Grab a friend and attend something new!