Wellbeing is an active, lifelong process of learning what makes you feel balanced and well in all areas of your life. It’s educating yourself about the ways in which you can access resources that contribute to your overall satisfaction, regardless of ups and downs. It’s about how you feel.
The first foundation of an individual’s wellbeing is having their basic, or core, needs met. Think about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. A human has some physiological needs in order to survive — things such as air, water, food, shelter, sleep, and clothing.
In addition to core needs, humans have seven interconnected dimensions that create their holistic wellbeing. Throughout your life, different dimensions will command more or less of your attention, but all of them work together to promote resilience and good health. Wellbeing is an evolving state that allows you to achieve your personal goals where you live, learn, work, and play.
Check out simple ways to improve your wellbeing by creating a wellbeing routine.
Check out all the latest Wellbeing happenings — from events and programs to articles of interest.
Don't have a meal plan or plans for Thanksgiving? Join our community for a traditional Thanksgiving meal with plenty of sweet goods, delicious side dishes, and oven-roasted delights, including great vegan options! Thursday, November 27 11am - 3pm or 5pm - 8 pm Marciano Commons. You must register to attend by midnight 11/24. You are welcome […]
It all starts with an idea. Do you have an innovative idea about how to support students' social wellbeing at BU? In the spirit of Experience Innovation, Boston University School of Hospitality Administration is calling all innovators to submit ideas for the $50k Hospitality Innovation Competition or $20k Student Wellbeing Competition. The Student Wellbeing Competition focuses […]
BU public health researcher Sarah K. Lipson on decrease in students experiencing depression—and what you can do to support your own well-being National BU-Led Study Finds College Student Mental Health Continues to Improve | The Brink | Boston University
Student Wellbeing is excited to continue to partner with Undergraduate Affairs and the BU Hub to offer cocurricular experiences to undergraduate students. In Spring '26, Student Wellbeing will offer two Hub Cocurriculars. Registration starts October 31 for both: Thriving Together Need to fill a Hub Teamwork/ Collaboration unit? This exciting cocurricular examines what wellbeing looks […]
Bring shelf stable food items to any BU women's or men's hockey home game in November and be entered to win an 8-person suite to the 2/14/26 men's home game against New Hampshire! It is estimated that 30-50% of college students experience food insecurity. Last year at BU, we distributed over 18,000 pounds of food […]
Have an extra coat that you can donate to a student-in-need? 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. Coat Collection October 10-17. […]
Are you ready to make an impact with funding from Student Wellbeing? With funding and resources offered by BU Student Wellbeing and Innovate@BU, Wellbeing Innovation Seed Grants provide BU students with the necessary funding to kick-start a project or develop an intervention aimed at overcoming student wellbeing challenges. The Wellbeing Innovation Seed Grant focuses on […]
Campus Colors & Connection is a one-hour workshop that brings people together with “connecting through colors” activities. We provide you with thought-provoking exercises that stimulate rich conversations and authentic engagement. Participants enjoy and grow their “creative intelligence” while exploring ways that color can express moods and emotions. The workshop promotes self-awareness, nurtures peer-to-peer communication and […]
Dozens of daily campus events can help promote and support your wellbeing. Grab a friend and attend something new!