The Five Pillars of Wellbeing

Cultivates belonging and meaningful relationships through supportive communities and environments.

A strong sense of belonging helps students feel connected to their campus and confident in navigating the college experience. Build Well focuses on fostering relationships, encouraging community engagement, and creating environments where students feel welcomed and supported.

Wellbeing is shaped not only by personal choices but also by the environments where students live and learn. Build Well emphasizes both supportive campus culture and spaces that encourage collaboration, reflection, and connection.

Examples of Engagement

• Peer connection groups
• Wellbeing Society activities
• Campus community-building events
• Peer leadership opportunities

Student Impact
Students participating in Build Well experiences often report:

• Stronger connection to the TWU community
• Increased confidence forming relationships
• Greater awareness of campus resources

Promotes healthy nutrition practices that support energy and academic success.

Nutrition plays a critical role in physical health, mental focus, and overall wellbeing. Eat Well encourages students to develop sustainable nutrition habits that support their energy levels, concentration, and long-term health.
Through educational workshops and practical resources, students learn how to make informed food choices that fit their lifestyle and support academic performance.

Examples of Engagement

• Nutrition workshops and demonstrations
• Healthy cooking education
• Food resource awareness

Student Impact
Students engaged in Eat Well initiatives gain:

• Increased nutrition knowledge
• Confidence making healthy food choices
• Strategies to maintain energy and focus

Strengthens emotional resilience, self-awareness, and mental wellbeing.

College can bring new challenges and stressors. Mind Well focuses on helping students develop emotional resilience, stress management strategies, and self-awareness that support both mental health and academic success.

By learning skills such as mindfulness, reflection, and healthy coping strategies, students build the capacity to navigate challenges and maintain balance during their college journey.

Examples of Engagement

• Stress management workshops
• Mindfulness practices
• Peer wellness coaching
• Mental wellbeing education

Student Impact
Students participating in Mind Well programs often experience:

• Improved stress management skills
• Increased self-awareness
• Stronger emotional resilience

Encourages physical vitality and sustainable movement habits.

Regular movement supports physical health, cognitive function, and emotional wellbeing. Move Well encourages students to develop sustainable habits that incorporate movement into their daily lives.

Through activities, education, and campus partnerships, Move Well promotes accessible ways for students to stay active and maintain physical vitality.

Examples of Engagement

• Campus movement initiatives
• Fitness and recreation collaborations
• Active wellbeing events

Student Impact
Students engaged in Move Well initiatives report:

• Increased physical activity
• Improved energy and focus
• Greater awareness of movement opportunities

Builds financial confidence and informed decision-making.

Financial wellbeing is an important part of student success. Spend Well focuses on helping students develop practical financial skills that support responsible decision-making and long-term stability.

Students gain tools to manage budgets, understand financial resources, and make informed financial choices during and after college.

Examples of Engagement

• Financial literacy workshops
• Budgeting and financial planning education
• resource awareness

Student Impact
Students participating in Spend Well initiatives gain:

• Increased financial confidence
• Practical budgeting skills
• Greater awareness of financial resources

• Join a Peer Connection Group
• Schedule Peer Wellness Coaching
• Attend a Wellness Talk
• Learn about the Wellbeing Society