The Importance of Social Wellness
Social Wellness is the ability to develop interpersonal relationships with others and maintain support networks that help you persevere. This also includes having active participation and involvement within your communities and the university.
Practicing Social Wellness can lead to:
Involvement
Expand your social support network by joining different organizations and groups that align with your preferences.
Connection
Attend events and setting time aside to join different events with fellow students.
Relationships
Challeng yourself to make new friends and join different social groups to grow as a person.
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Key Components of Social Wellness
Social Wellness involves different processes that influence a person to become more involved as both a person and student on campus. To incorporate these goals, one could:
- Volunteer for a variety of causes that are personal to you
- Attend various programs, organizations, and events hosted across campus and throughout the community
- Attend counseling and other workshops to grow and mature relationships with peers
- Establish friendships throughout your courses and job settings, and remain in contact with the social support networks you build during your time at Ole Miss