“Our New Chapter” on Display October 3 – October 8

“Our New Chapter,” an exhibition by Will Chapman (COM ’26), in partnership with Student Wellbeing, will be on display at BU’s Fitness and Recreation Center, October 3-October 8, with a private gallery opening October 2. “Our New Chapter” is a photographic and written series that investigates the first semester of college. Documented during the first […]

Stress ReLeaf Weekly Tea Workshop Offers a Place for Students to Relax, Unwind

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In a video published by BU Today, watch as students practice mindfulness as they explore “gong fu cha” – also known as “making tea with skill” with Kim Santo, assistant director of Judicial Affairs and Off-Campus Services. This Student Wellbeing initiative, Stress ReLeaf: Working with Tea for Calm and Focus, is offered Mondays throughout the […]

Stress ReLeaf: Working with Tea for Calm & Focus Returns for Fall 2023

This Student Wellbeing initiative uses tea as a catalyst for mindfulness. Part education/part relaxation, this weekly workshop explores the ancient practice of “gong fu cha” – also known as “making tea with skill” – and highlights various types of single-origin teas, teaware, tea terroir, tea producers, brewing techniques, and the science behind the leaf. Each […]

Happy Terrier Walk Brings Students Together

This Fall, Student Wellbeing and the BU Fitness and Recreation Center are delighted to support a student-run initiative designed to promote social, physical, environmental, and emotional wellbeing – Happy Terrier Walk! When Yael Rudelman (CAS ’26) came to Student Wellbeing with an idea, we were excited to make it come to life! Led by Sonya […]

Warm Coat Drive to Provide Coats for Students

It’s time to search your closet for that gently used coat you may not need. Another BU student could put that coat to good use this winter. The 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. […]

8 Simple Self-Care Tips for College Students

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It’s important to take care of yourself. Here are eight ways to take care of yourself, even when you may not want to. Student Wellbeing partnered with BU Today to produce this list of self care tips for college students.

Mindfulness and Stress Management

We’re in the home stretch of the semester! Preparing for finals and transitioning to what comes after spring semester can be stressful, but we’ here to help. In a recent workshop presented by Student Wellbeing and Headspace, BU students told us they would love to hear more about mindfulness and its connection to managing stress. […]