Well-Being at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Programs

Join the Well-Being at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ team and partners from around campus to learn about all the well-being resources available to you!

Commons Fireplace Lounge

Tuesday, February 4th, 2025

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

For more information, reach out to wellbeing@bates.edu.

Peer-based education and programming on health and well-being is carried out by the Well-Being Interns, a group of student staff members in the Office of Student Well-Being. Supported by staff on the Well-Being team, interns support peer well-being in three main ways: 1) working within their peer networks to identify well-being needs on campus; 2) programming tailored to specific needs or specific times in the academic year; 3) broad, all-campus programming weeks in each semester, like Well-Being Week and Sex Week.

Students from all class years are invited apply to be Well-Being Interns each year in the spring, on Handshake. For more information, reach out to wellbeing@bates.edu.

The Office of Student Well-Being supports the First-Year Experience mission, particularly as it pertains to promoting the value of health and wellness. Healthy ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 101 is an interactive module sent to all matriculating students and invites students to consider their plans for the four years ahead. Healthy ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 101 also includes important information and opportunities to practice skills for staying socially and emotionally healthy.

Following Healthy ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 101, all first-year students will be invited to take Healthy ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 102 at the start of their winter semester. Healthy ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 102 references individualized responses from Healthy ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 101, allowing students to reflect on personal goals and choices. Designed by students, for students, Healthy ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 101 & 102 are the start of an important conversation about health and wellness that we invite you to continue throughout your time at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.

Academic Year 2023-2024:

March: Physical Well-Being Month

Physical Challenge: Move Edition: Fueling for Finals!

  • Physical activity enhances cognitive function, prevents mental fatigue, reduces stress and supports your overall well-being
  • Try walking a lap around the puddle, taking a break from studying and stretch for 5-10 minutes, take the stairs somewhere you would normally take the elevator, walking downtown to get your favorite study snack!
  • Check out the full challenge here!

Physical Challenge: Eat Edition: Fueling for Finals!

  • Click this to watch a TedEd video on how food affects your brain.
  • Add a significant source of carbs such as bread, rice, pasta, potatoes or quinoa at every meal to help improve memory and focus.
  • Add foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids such as tuna (in the Salad Bar), hemp hearts, flax/chia seeds (in the Choices Fridge) for improved memory retention.
  • Check out the full challenge here!

February: Environmental Well-Being Month

Environmental Challenge

  • Pick up a Bingo card on Monday (2/5) in the Fireplace Lounge, or scan the QR code below.
  • Print the Bingo card here!
  • Try some Environmental Well-Being Strategies and attend Winter Carnival events, and get Bingo!
  • Return your Bingo card on to healthed@bates.edu or the Res Life Office in Chase Hall Winter Semester Well-Being Raffle!

January: Academic Well-Being Month

Academic Challenge

  • Add all syllabus assignments to your calendar or planner
  • Attend Office Hours for one of your classes
  • Visit the Student Advising portal ‘by Class Year’ section
  • Create 5 goals for the semester based on the portal info

December: Spiritual Well-Being Month

Spiritual Challenge

  • On Reading Day, try the challenge in the Fireplace Lounge, and drop it off on your way out to be entered into a raffle
  • Create art in the Multifaith Chaplaincy’s Nest (free art supply room) honoring a sacred practice for you
  • Walk or have tea with a friend and talk about joy
  • Find a moment to play in the snow, play a game, or be silly with friends

November: Mental Well-Being Month

Mental Challenge

  • Pick up a Bingo card on Monday (11/27) in the Fireplace Lounge, or scan the QR code below.
  • Print the Bingo card here!
  • Try some Mental Well-Being Strategies, and get Bingo!
  • Return your Bingo card on Friday (12/1) in the Fireplace Lounge and enter the Fall Semester Well-Being Raffle!

October: Relational Well-Being Month

Relational Challenge

  • Ask someone new to have a meal together
  • Schedule a meeting with a supportive faculty/staff member
  • Spend meaningful time with a friend
  • Connect with a staff member at the OIE, Harward Center, SASC, CAPS, or Residence Life
  • Call a friend or family member from home