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One of the best things about college is that you have access to a ton of free resources and support. Check out these five free wellness activities you can try on campus! 

1. Sign up for a free nutrition consultation 

You can meet with a registered dietitian for a free appointment to talk about your nutrition questions. Get advice on healthy eating, meal planning, sports nutrition, and making lifestyle changes.  

2. Try a free workshop 

Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) offers workshops where you can discover effective ways to manage stress, tackle anxiety, build healthy routines, and pick up practical life skills for campus life and beyond. 

3. Take a snooze in a nap pod 

Feeling groggy or tired between classes? Stop by one of the Relaxation Stations on campus. Each location has two nap pods that will lull you to sleep with a comfortable cushioned seat, customized sleep playlists and a gentle waking sequence. No reservation required—just drop by.  

Nap pod locations:  

• Main Student Recreation Center (main floor)  

• Wellness Suite in Wardenburg Health Center (third floor)  

• Norlin Library (first floor)  

• CASE (third floor east) 

4. Get moving at Free Friday Power Hour 

Kick off the weekend with free group fitness classes at the Rec Center! Classes vary from week to week, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to try something new or stick to what you love.  

Free Friday Power Hour is open to all Rec Center members with an active Buff OneCard, and no registration is required.   

5. Meet with a peer wellness coach 

Looking to make friends, manage stress or stay on track? Peer wellness coaches—fellow Buffs just like you—can help you set goals, connect with campus resources and take action. 

Looking to develop better study habits, find balance and feel more grounded? Peer wellness coaches are fellow Buffs just like you, who understand what it's like to be a college student today. They can help you set goals, connect with useful resources and take action. 

Get support with: 

• Study habits 

• Finals prep 

• Better sleep 

• Money matters 

• Relationships 

• Self-care 

• And more!