Social: Healthy Relationships, Connections, and Community Building

Finding supportive communities through healthy connections on social media and face-to-face. New classrooms, living situations, friend groups, social outings, and communities within communities—you will likely experience all of these situations in college. While it can be intimidating, being introduced to new social and cultural environments is a great way to grow. This is the time to explore who you are and find your authentic self. You will make new connections with people—friends, roommates, classmates, professors, partners, teammates, coaches, staff, and administration. Some of your new communities will be found through social media, and you will learn how social media can help you form healthy habits and communities. How do the new communities you form in college add to your life? How will you navigate changing relationships, such as with family or high school friends?

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You will explore how your new environments and communities can positively impact your well-being.

You Are Welcome Here

�� University is committed to building a community of students and employees that resembles the world we seek to serve. Your personal and intellectual growth is best served through a challenging education that defies sameness of thought and exposes you to unfamiliar perspectives and experiences. Living and learning at �� means being part of a community that insists on respect for all people.

Check in With Your Social Wellness

How are you at asking for help?
Do you surround yourself with people who you can trust and care about you?
Are you able to communicate clearly when dealing with conflict?
Do you have at least one good friend you can count on?
How motivated are you to build a �� community by getting involved with a student organization?
Are you okay being alone, and do you need personal time?

Resources

For Students

Campus Involvement
Campus Ministry
Commuter Life
Community Engagement
Intramurals and Recreation
- If you do not feel like leaving campus, do not forget that �� offers plenty of engaging activities! Check out Laker Launchpad for a schedule of daily activities and follow �� social media accounts to stay up to date on exciting campus life events!
Recognized Student Clubs
Residence Life

For the Community

Getting involved in your local community is a great way to bolster your emotional and physical well-being. Whether you are from the Erie area or just living here while attending ��, take advantage of local events and attractions that Erie and the surrounding areas have to offer!

Erie’s downtown entertainment and cultural district is home to a lively theater, music, and athletics scene. Between the Bayfront Convention Center, the Erie Insurance Arena, UPMC Park, and the Warner Theatre, there is entertainment for everyone in Erie.

Stay updated on community events, including seasonal celebrations, the arts, and educational events, with this calendar provided by Erie’s independent newspaper.

Do you want to hike in the woods, walk in a city park, or take a stroll on the waterfront? Erie County has a vast array of recreational opportunities for you to explore. Find a trail near you, see maps of the trail routes, view photos of the venues and terrain, and learn about upcoming activities and events.

- Join the challenge to practice acts of kindness (for yourself or others) and/or encourage others to do so for 21 days with the mission of building kinder communities that foster mental wellness. Be sure to post on social media about your experience(s).
- Learn the tools and resources to "be there" for someone struggling with their mental health through this two-hour, asynchronous online course.
- Storytelling platform invites you to upload short stories and/or videos about acts of kindness you have engaged in and/or experienced.

A national non-profit with the goal of ending relationship abuse, empowering young people with tools and resources to see the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships, and bringing life-saving prevention education to their communities.

A volunteer mobilization organization, focusing on building relationships through service in our community and connecting willing volunteers with agencies that are already doing good work in the Erie, PA, community.

Located on beautiful Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie, Erie County is a short drive from Buffalo, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh. It is home to approximately 260,000 residents, making Erie the fifth-largest city in Pennsylvania. Offering a wide range of fun, affordable things to do, Erie’s easy-to-navigate street system allows for little to no traffic headaches, making it simple to get involved in the activities that interest you.

Wellness at ��

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