Intellectual Wellbeing

Intellectual wellbeing is having a sense of curiosity for what you’re learning, thinking critically and creatively, and being open to new ideas; it’s being a lifelong learner.

Intellectual wellbeing is fostered by challenging yourself and treating setbacks as opportunities for growth and development. Inside or outside the classroom, seeking opportunities to stretch your thinking benefits intellectual wellness. Self-awareness about how you learn and study best also supports your intellectual wellbeing.

Whether you’re attending special lectures on campus, seeking academic support, conducting research, or visiting museums around the city, there are countless ways to expand your mind as a BU student.

Explore Resources to Improve Your Intellectual Wellbeing

How Do You Support Your Intellectual Health and Wellness?

“I practice wellbeing by exploring the city on my own. For me, this is a way to be independent and tune into myself and my interests. Walking around the city and finding new places is a great way to clear my head.”
Indy Hurley (CAS’23)

Questions to Ask Yourself about Intellectual Wellbeing

• Do I keep an open mind when presented with new ideas, concepts, and ways of doing things?
• Do I seek out opportunities to participate in activities that stimulate my mind on campus and in the city?
• Do I look for ways to flex my creative muscles, whether through visual arts, music, performance, or writing?
• Do I read books for pleasure in addition to what’s required for class?

Learn More about Intellectual Wellbeing

• “Why You Should Read Every Day, According to Science” from Rocky Mountain Health Plans
• “Another Benefit of Going to Museums? You May Live Longer” from The New York Times
• “This Is How Music Can Change Your Brain” from Time
• “Comparison of rest-break interventions during a mentally demanding task” in Stress Health

On-Campus Resources to Support Your Intellectual Wellbeing