Mount Holyoke forever shall Be Well
Mount Holyoke is committed to ensuring that students craft a life of engagement, vitality, purpose and resilience. Today. Tomorrow. And always.
Be Well, our integrated wellness program, is rooted in the belief that wellness looks different for everyone — and that working toward it is a lifelong process. It integrates four components essential to building a life that sustains and empowers you: a healthy body, a healthy mind, a healthy life and a healthy community.
Healthy body goals
- To improve and sustain optimal physical health.
- To decrease the risk of disease or injury.
Tips for students
- Take advantage of the many resources at the Kendall Sports & Dance Complex: Fitness Center equipment, drop-in yoga and other classes, an indoor pool, indoor and outdoor tracks, tennis and squash courts, and more.
- Discover other ways to get moving: Join a dance class or org, try a club sport, walk around campus lakes and trails, or hike Mount Holyoke.
- Make healthy food and beverage choices at the Dining Commons and elsewhere, and stay aware of portions. For help in fueling up in a healthy way, visit a nutritionist at the Health Center.
Healthy mind goals
- To foster resilience, self-awareness, compassion, empathy and self-advocacy skills.
- To develop a multidimensional perspective and healthy relationships.
Tips for students
- To unplug and unwind, visit MoAsis — a quiet space to meditate and relax — in the Health Center and in Blanchard Hall room 313.
- Walk around upper lake in a mindful manner — look for and listen to nature, observe the water’s movement, take a bench break.
- For free and confidential advice from Counseling Service, stop by Drop-in Talkin’ hours* at satellite spaces around campus.
- Try Mindfulness Meditation* in Abbey Sanctuary.
- At Interfaith Luncheons,* view things from a multidimensional lens in the company of the campus community.
- Sit in silence and stillness at Wa-Shin-An the Japanese meditation garden and teahouse.
Healthy life goals
- To perform well academically.
- To manage your finances and balance your budget.
- To successfully translate your education and experiences to the workplace.
Tips for students
- Get to know your class dean for help with course selections, accessing campus resources and more.
- Get peer feedback on writing and speaking assignments from SAW Center mentors.
- Take part in a Financial Wellness Workshop, offered through Student Financial Services, and sign up for CashCourse (a tool for managing money and student loans).
- Attend the annual LEAP Symposium and Senior Symposium for inspiration from peers on internship and research experiences.
- Through the Career Development Center:
- Meet with a career advisor via walk-in hours or by scheduling a 30-minute personal advising appointment.
- Get inspired to set goals at a Vision Board Workshop.
- Join a career support group.
- Start planning for summer research and internships through the First Year, First Summer Workshop.
Healthy community goals
- To foster a sense of collective responsibility to engage in actions that nurture a positive and healthy community.
Tips for students
- Make time for M&Cs and other traditions, which promote connections and coming together.
- Get involved! Attend the involvement fair to join one of the College’s 100+ student orgs or to connect with opportunities with various offices. Even more opportunities are available through the Five Colleges!
- Volunteer in the Pioneer Valley: Explore opportunities through C.A.U.S.E., Mount Holyoke’s community service organization.
- Get involved in your class board or the Student Government Association to help shape and inform the student experience.
- Join one of our many Living and Learning Communities: Live with students who share common educational, social or cocurricular interests.
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Contact
Be Well at Mount Holyoke
Karen Jacobus, Be Well Director
Mount Holyoke College
50 College Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
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