Find out what stress relief events and workshops Wilfrid Laurier’s clubs and associations have prepared for this exam season!
Laurier’s clubs and associations are excited to present many stress relief events created to help you stay mentally and physically prepared during this exam season! Take advantage of all the great opportunities Laurier has to offer.
It’s All About You, Self-Care Package
The Laurier Natural Health Society is hosting a workshop on April 4th in the Science building (room N1059) from 1:00-4:00pm. This workshop is open to all students, and entails creating your own personalized self-care package. There will be a variety of items including succulents, chocolate, stress balls and mindfulness handouts supported by Professor John Stephens. The Laurier Natural Health Society is excited to welcome a local Naturopathic Doctor who will be present to answer questions regarding stress and overall well-being! In addition, tea and energy balls will be available to enjoy. Check out the Facebook event page named “Laurier Natural Health Society” for more details!
Chilling with Dogs
Thankfully, two groups will be organizing Chilling with Dogs events on campus. The more dogs the better! The Kin Kouncil will be hosting Chilling with Dogs in the science atrium on April 4th from 5:00-6:00pm. If you don’t get the chance to attend that event, the Waterloo Lutheran Seminary will be hosting Chilling with Dogs on April 13th from 11:00am to 1:00pm. This event will be in the Seminary’s Keffer Memorial Chapel. If you love dogs and are feeling stressed, take this opportunity to show some dogs some lovin’!
Yoga Classes
Enjoy a relaxing yoga class to help you de-stress during exam season with the Waterloo Lutheran Seminary. These classes are open to everyone, and take place in the Seminary’s Keffer Memorial Chapel. Classes are held every Monday night from 5:30-6:30pm. Take an hour to care for your health and well-being in a calm and relaxing environment.
Free Fitness Classes
The Laurier Athletic Complex is excited to promote free Group Exercise classes for all Laurier students and faculty members! Laurier Recreation encourages students to partake in physical activity by making Group Ex classes free every semester during exams. These classes include Power Step, Cyclefit, Muscle Pump, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Cardio Kickboxing, Bootylicious and more! Be sure to take advantage of this offer while you can. Physical activity is great for the body for so many reasons including increased memory retention. Take time to invest in your body while helping your brain to better focus while studying.
Psychology Movie Night
The Psychology Association is hosting a movie night on Monday, March 27, from 5:30-8:30pm in the Library’s Robert Langen Art Gallery. This is a great opportunity to relax and enjoy a movie with free popcorn and pizza. In addition, some professors will be present to discuss and analyze the movie after!
Red Cross Society
Red Cross Society will be having their first ever de-stress for students event! Come out on March 30th to enjoy a trip to Menchies Frozen Yogurt Parlor. For more details, contact ircsoceity@hotmail.com!
Take advantage and reward your studying by attending one of these great de-stressors! Explore what your university has to offer to take care of your health during a time of hard work, dedication, and, of course, stress. Happy Studying, Golden Hawks!