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Stress Reduction

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Campus Life

A Look Back at Bean’s First Year at BU

February 5, 2025

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BUPD

BU Is Getting a Comfort Dog–and You Could Name Her

February 6, 2024

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Mental Health

10 Tips to Help You through Finals Season

December 7, 2023

Photo: Two woman laugh joyfully at the Wellbeing Experience, an event curated to help destress during college finals. They sit on human sized beanbags wearing their winter coats. Behind them are informational signs about the event.

Wellness

Break Time? De-stress at the Student Wellbeing Experience

December 5, 2023

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Mental Health

The Mental Health Toll of Another Mass Shooting

October 26, 2023

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Watch Now

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

September 15, 2023

This is a photo of a short brick wall that says "Boston University" on it in grey lettering. In front of the wall are yellow flower bushes that are contrasted with bright green leaves.

Commencement

5 Tips for Life After College: A Guide To Living Life As An Alumni

May 16, 2023

Photo: A image of four individuals circled around a black and white fluffy dog petting him. They are all wearing masks, have various comfy clothes on, and are kneeling to be close to the dog. The dog has on a leash, and is looking to the left of the camera, his mouth open as he pants.

Things-to-do

The Week Ahead: February 21 to 26

February 17, 2023

a photo of Student vlogger Anna Malygin posing in front of lush greenery and a well-placed sun-glare highlight on BU's campus

Student Life

Tips for Coping with College Stress and Anxiety

October 14, 2021

People playing and relaxing in a big, open field of green grass in a city park

Health & Wellness

Going Green: Parks Can Help Everyone’s Well-being

June 29, 2021

Photo of a woman in a pink shirt, face mask, and black leggings doing yoga outside in a park with lots of greenery.

Wellness

Mindfulness: Why It Matters

March 31, 2021

Wellness

Six Ways to Best Take Advantage of a Wellness Day

March 18, 2021

Flier for the Center for Career Development’s “Launch Your Career” course. It shows a line of tools, such as hammer, wrenches and screwdrivers. The text reads “the tools you need to succeed in the job search. Register: bu.edu/careers/launch “Launch Your Career”, job search during a pandemic.”

Job-Hunting

Looking for a Job during the Pandemic? New Center for Career Development Blackboard Course Can Help

March 14, 2021

SHA student advisor Molly-Kate Carven (WHEELOCK’19) meets with Maeve Murphy (SHA’23) at SHA

Wellness

Supporting Those Who Support Students

March 9, 2021

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Mental Health

Why This Year’s Holiday Season May Be More Stressful for College Students

December 11, 2020

View of Newbury Street in Boston on an Autumn evening.

Things-to-do

The Weekender: November 19 to 22

November 19, 2020

Stress Reduction

10 Ways to Distract Yourself on Election Day and Beyond

November 2, 2020

Mental Health

It’s Not Just You—Almost Everyone Is Having a Hard Time with Their Mental Health Right Now

October 8, 2020

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Quarantine Cooking

Stress-Cooking and Stress-Baking More These Days? You’re Not Alone

July 15, 2020

Photo of a game of Codenames being played at the annual board game festival of Finland in Helsinki, Finland. Some cards in the five by five grid show words, while others have blue, red and black illustrations of people.

Things-to-do

Board Games Are Back, and These Nine Are Great for a Pandemic

May 28, 2020

Board Games Are Back, and These Nine Are Great for a Pandemic