Wellness

Understand that wellness is about your body, mind, and spirit. These components can influence each other and can, in turn, affect your success in college.

Remember that managing stress is a key college success strategy. College, with its very demanding nature, increases stress. Use the strategies from your college success course to learn how to reduce stress in college and beyond.

Learn strategies for managing your diet and your exercise regimen. There are many sources of advice on ways to maintain your physical and mental health through proper diet and exercise. Check in your library or online for a reputable source that works for you.

Appreciate the role that your emotional health plays in your overall wellness, and recognize the warning signs of depression in yourself and others. Remember that depression can negatively affect your college experience. It’s important for any student who is depressed to seek help from the campus counseling center.

Consider the powerful connections between things you control through your decisions. Make good decisions concerning diet, exercise, sleep, your schedule, and your stress levels.

Practice making good decisions about sexual health. Make wise choices to protect yourself against unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. Learn to communicate about sex, and work to develop and maintain respectful relationships.

Learn about sexual assault. Know how to define sexual assault, what laws are in place to protect victims, and what you should do if you witness a sexual assault.

Practice moderation in using alcohol and other legal drugs. Successful college students can still have a good time in college and not let alcohol or marijuana use interfere with their academic success or personal health. Contrary to prevalent stereotypes, it is not the norm for students to abuse these substances.

Learn about the costs of smoking. Not only will you spend a lot of money purchasing tobacco products, you will also have a higher likelihood of developing significant and costly health problems than if you don’t smoke.