Staying mentally and physically healthy is important. A simple forest bath in the Arcata Community Forest right behind campus is an easy way to boost your mood and get some exercise.
Making sure you’re eating enough is important, too. The OhSNAP! Food Pantry is open to all students, free of charge, to get nutritious ingredients and healthful snacks. Visit the Oh SNAP! website for more information.
Lack of sleep correlates with increased stress levels and a reduction in memory retention. In the weeks leading up to finals, get some extra sleep, so you’re well-rested for finals. Oftentimes it is beneficial to get an extra hour of sleep as opposed to an extra hour of studying.
Many health products are available at low cost or free at Student Health & Wellbeing Services and at health vending machine locations:
- Nelson Hall East (across from Goodwin Forum)
- Gutswurrak Student Activities Center (1st floor by Depot)
- Jolly Giant Commons (3rd floor next to Housing Cashier)
- College Creek Mail Room Lobby
- Creekview Dorm Lounge
Vending machines contain items like: rapid covid tests, emergency contraception, cold/flu supplies, condoms,tampons, pregnancy tests, bandages, pain relief, toiletries, and free Narcan & fentanyl test strips.
The Learning Center is available for all your academic needs, offering engineering, math, science, and general tutoring, as well as a writing studio and workshops on a variety of academic skills. See all the free services at learning.humboldt.edu.
Get ahead of your stress with a study plan. Schedule times for studying, eating, exercise, and even free time. By scheduling everything, including rest or meal breaks, you can manage your time and productivity more efficiently. By scheduling breaks, you won’t feel guilty when you take one. Additionally, make a list of tasks that you want to have done by the end of a time period, and stick to crossing them off, one by one. It can be rewarding and often contributes to a feeling of accomplishment. There are a number of Library Skill Shops that can help with making study plans, and reducing stress. Learn about Skill Shops on the Library website.
There are a number of campus events to help you de-stress and find success.
Monday, Dec. 4
Finals Week Test Prep, 3-4 p.m., Library 114
Get ready for finals week with our Finals Week Test Prep Workshop! Discover new study strategies, plan your preparation, and confidently tackle your exams.
Tuesday, Dec. 5
Therapy Dogs in the Library 1-2:30 p.m.
Join us in the Library Nordstrom Lobby and take a break from studying to interact with a visiting therapy dog.
Wednesday, Dec. 6
Finals Prep Self Care Workshop, noon-2 p.m.
Have some final exam stress? In need of some self care tips? Check out our Finals Prep Self Care Workshop brought to you by Susan Marie Herbal and Ramona Taylor.
Find us in the Buck House classroom to learn about herbal remedies and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping. Lower some of the stress and take the knowledge with you!
Sound Bath with Sasha, 5:15-6:30 p.m., KA 202A
Sound baths are a meditative practice involving the use of resonant music. This creates an immersive sound that fills the room and the body, aiming to help people relax and let go of stress, anxiety, or other worries and concerns. People report feeling deeply relaxed after sound baths.
Monday, Dec. 11, 7-10 p.m.
Therapy Dogs in the Library 1-2:30 p.m.
Join us in the Library Nordstrom Lobby and take a break from studying to interact with a visiting therapy dog.
Late Night Breakfast
Join us in the Jolly Giant Commons for our semi-annual Late Night Breakfast!
Make & Takes (including Build-A-Bear) and karaoke in the Recreation room on the first floor. Free Breakfast Foods in the J Dining hall on the fourth floor.
Wednesday, December 13
Therapy Dogs in the Library 6:30-8 p.m.
Join us in the Library Nordstrom Lobby and take a break from studying to interact with a visiting therapy dog.
Other campus resources include:
Student Health Center
https://wellbeing.humboldt.edu/shc-welcome
Phone: (707) 826-3146
Peer Health Education
Location: RWC 127
Insta @ PHEhumboldt
(707) 826- 5234
CHECK IT
Location: Forbes gym 151
Insta @Checkithumboldt
OH Snap
Location: RWC 122
Insta @humboldtohsnap
(707) 826- 4556
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
Location: Student health and counseling building
Phone: (707) 826-3236
boldt.edu/
CARE Services
Location: SH 211
email: dos@humboldt.edu