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Student Wellbeing Offers Life Management Workshop to School of Social Work Students
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 hybrid workshop, students will learn strategies and concepts to integrate what’s most important for their wellbeing into their routines and develop a rhythm of life that supports their personal, academic and professional pursuits.
Hosted on Tuesday, April 4, 5:15 - 6:15 pm EST. In-person location: SSW Room 119. Or attend via Zoom link here.
Taking Care of Business: For Masters and Professional Students
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 4, 5 - 6 pm EST. Link for Zoom access to workshop.
View recording here
(Access Password: #hxwgzk0)
Busting Imposter Syndrome: Workshop for Grad Students and Postdocs
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.
Plant Yourself Pop-Up 3/1
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 to reduce stress by focusing one’s attention on the present moment, similar to how meditation trains one to bring their attention back to the breath whenever the mind wanders. And, did you know exposure to nature has been linked to improved attention, lower stress, better mood, and even upticks in empathy? Don't miss out on this chance to cultivate emotional and environmental wellbeing through one activity!
First Year Students: Time Out Takeover
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!
Helping PhD, Law, and Grad Students Make Friends
New group BU MeetUp holds mixers, pairs students in different concentrations
Student Wellbeing Offers Summer 2023 HUB Co-Curricular
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 wellbeing of students. However, the meaning of wellbeing and how it is lived out can look different for each person. This Hub cocurricular learning experience invites students to explore what wellbeing looks like in their own lives through seven dimensions: physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, financial, environmental, and social. Throughout the course, students will explore wellbeing ideas and concepts through teamwork activities that culminate in a proposal for a wellbeing project which aligns with Student Wellbeing’s mission. The final projects will be considered for funding by Student Wellbeing.
HUB Co-Curricular offered Summer Term 2: July 5-August 15 and will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:30-3:15 pm.
Summer course registration starts 2/16/23 on MyBU Student Portal.
Life Hacks: Optimizing Your Thoughts For Wellbeing
We all experience a range of thoughts and feelings, from joy and excitement to anger and overwhelm. How we respond directly influences our wellbeing. In this workshop, we explore ways to maximize feeling well and minimize the toll that the hard times have on us. Students will gain an understanding of thoughts and feelings, including why we have them and what they communicate to us, as well as effective strategies that promote wellbeing.
- Tuesday, February 21, 3-5pm at GSU Room 322
- Thursday, February 23, 3-5pm at GSU Room 322
- Wednesday, March 1, 11am-1pm at GSU Room 322
- Friday, March 3, 2-4pm via zoom (link will be sent upon registration)
- Friday March 17, 3-5pm via zoom (link will be sent upon registration)
You can participate in an optional research study associated with the workshop and receive up to $50 in Amazon gift cards. Students who choose to participate in the research project will be asked to complete online surveys before the workshop, immediately following the workshop, one month following the workshop, and three months following the workshop. Participation in the research project will be capped at 100 students.
Student Wellbeing and Newbury Center Offer Spring Workshops for First Gen Students
Together with The Newbury Center, Student Wellbeing will offer a series of wellbeing workshops specifically geared toward first-generation students this Spring 2023 semester. Workshops will offer a variety of evidence-based content, experiential exercises, and practical life skills students can incorporate into their lives to help them thrive.
Life Management
February 2, 5-6 pm, At the Newbury Center, 755 Commonwealth Ave.
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 workshop, students will learn strategies and concepts to integrate what’s most important for their wellbeing into their routines and develop a rhythm of life that supports their personal, academic and professional pursuits. Register for Life Management
Busting Impostor Syndrome
March 2, 5-6 pm, At the Newbury Center, 755 Commonwealth Ave.
If you have ever felt like an intellectual fraud, you are not alone! Many accomplished people have felt like an impostor at some point. In this interactive workshop, students will learn about the causes of impostor syndrome and the five types of impostor syndrome. Participants will learn a variety of techniques they can personalize to lessen the impact of impostor syndrome and gain greater confidence in their academic and professional life. Register for Busting Imposter Syndrome
Treating Failure Like A Scientist
April 6, 6-7 pm, On Zoom
Failure is an inevitable part of learning and growth. Yet why do some people respond better to setbacks and challenges than others? In this workshop, you will learn how to shift your mindset so you can embrace a growth mindset and become more resilient. Students will learn about brain plasticity and how fixed vs. growth mindsets operate in their lives. Participants will engage in an evidence-based intervention that is designed to assist them in anticipating and overcoming obstacles in order to reach their goals. Register for Treating Failure Like a Scientist
Cooking Competition for Danielsen Residents 1/31
Together with Sargent Choice Nutrition Center and Residence Life, Student Wellbeing challenges Danielsen Hall residents to put their culinary skills to the test at Danielsen's own Microfridge Iron Chef competition!
Teams will prepare their own quinoa-based dish using ONLY ingredients purchased at Target (gift card provided), a microwave, and basic kitchen utensils. Vision and creativity will be necessary to create a tasty and attractive dish using a limited kitchen, but we know Danielsen residents are up to the task.
Competition is Tuesday, January 31, 6-8 pm. The deadline to register your team is Thursday, January 26 by 11:59 pm. Register your team.