{"id":146,"date":"2022-04-29T10:43:56","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T14:43:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentwellbeing\/?page_id=146"},"modified":"2025-11-14T11:19:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T16:19:17","slug":"core-needs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentwellbeing\/what-is-wellbeing\/core-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"Core Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/studentwellbeing\/files\/2022\/08\/coreneeds-icon.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"size-full wp-image-135 alignright\" width=\"245\" height=\"230\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>The foundation of an individual\u2019s wellbeing is having their basic, or core, needs met.<\/h2>\n<p>Think about Maslow\u2019s Hierarchy of Needs. A human has some physiological needs in order to survive \u2014 core needs such as food, shelter, and safety. Humans also require connection with other humans, as well as the opportunity to learn and the potential to fail.<\/p>\n<p>In order for students at Boston University to be successful, it is critical these core needs are met. If a student is concerned about where their next meal is coming from, it is nearly impossible to succeed academically.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentwellbeing\/find-wellbeing-resources\/?dimensions=core-needs\">Explore Resources to Support Your Core Needs<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Learn More about It<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplypsychology.org\/maslow.html\">Maslow&#8217;s Hierarchy of Needs<\/a> from Simply Psychology<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jedfoundation.org\/snap-benefits-food-security-and-youth-mental-health\/?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=rasa_io&amp;utm_campaign=newsletter\">What You Need to Know: SNAP Benefits, Food Security, and Youth Mental Health<\/a> from The Jed Foundation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>On-Campus Resources to Support Your Core Needs<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\" bu-callout alignleft\"><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/studentwellbeing\/bu-food-pantry\/resources-to-support-student-food-needs\/\">Resources for BU Students Experiencing Food Insecurity<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Access to food is a basic human need at the heart of all our wellbeing. Various resources on campus connect students with food sources.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<div class=\" bu-callout alignleft\"><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/careers\/networking-interviews\/interviewing-the-big-picture\/professional-clothing-closet\/\">Professional Clothing Closet<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>BU Center for Career Development, in collaboration with the Newbury Center, offers students FREE professional attire for interviews, networking events, and career fairs to support students\u2019 basic clothing needs.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" bu-callout alignleft\"><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/dos\/student-support-services\/\">Student Life Emergency Fund<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>During your time at BU, you may encounter real-world challenges that require you to hit pause on your academics. The Dean of Students office can help both undergraduate and graduate students who are in need of emergency resources.<br \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" bu-callout alignleft\"><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/shs\/\">Student Health Services<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Healthcare is a core need for everyone. Student Health Services is committed to providing accessible healthcare to all students.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The foundation of an individual\u2019s wellbeing is having their basic, or core, needs met. Think about Maslow\u2019s Hierarchy of Needs. A human has some physiological needs in order to survive \u2014 core needs such as food, shelter, and safety. 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