FreshStart: Navigating College Wellness
Embark on a Fresh Start - where every challenge is a chance to thrive, every setback a setup for success. In this course, we don't just find our way; we create it. Because in this journey, every step is a stride towards a healthier, happier you. Welcome to FreshStart - where college life meets its wellness revolution!
This intensive 3-week seminar is tailored to empower incoming first-year students with essential knowledge, skills, and resources for a thriving college journey. Addressing the holistic dimensions of well-being—physical, mental, emotional, and social—students will learn stress management, effective academic strategies, financial literacy, and career development. By exploring campus resources and creating personalized wellness plans, students gain the foundation for long-term success, fostering resilience and a positive mindset throughout their college and professional careers.
We won't stand still; instead, we'll venture across IU Bloomington's stunning campus, discovering the wealth of resources and buildings available to you. Our coursework encompasses dynamic discussions, crafting a personalized wellness plan, creating a comprehensive resource guidebook, and engaging in reflective journal entries to foster personal growth. Special emphasis will be placed on the reflective presentation, where students showcase how they plan to apply the knowledge and resources they've acquired.
This course is eligible for honors credit through Hutton Honors College.
Catalog Information: SPH-R 250 TOPICS IN RECREATION, PARK, AND TOURISM STUDIES