EDITORS’ NOTE WelcoMe!

For the students whose experience at tackling student life at BUas ain’t their first rodeo, welcome back! And for newbies, who are a little bit scared, very excited, and have great expectations for their upcoming years in university, buckle up because it’s going to be one hell of a ride!

Being a student often means juggling between meeting deadlines, work, getting enough sleep, and having some social life. After all, we are young, energetic, and ready to take on the world. Unfortunately, our days become so busy that we forget that sometimes we should take a step back and prioritize our well-being. That’s where we come in handy. We, the editorsRalitsa and Floor, our Head of Design - Monica, and our incredible team of content writers and designers, collaborated with the Student Well-Being team to create this special issue of the HUB Magazine for you. Because we, too, have struggled, and sometimes still do, to navigate our lives through sleepless nights filled with finalizing assignments, staying active, vigorously being part of the BUas community, and many other experiences you can read more about in the following pages.

Sometimes it feels like our busy lives occupy our minds that we forget the importance of caring for ourselves mentally, physically, and spiritually. If you are feeling stagnant in your energy and routine, your time to go through a metamorphosis has come too. The student well-being team at BUas is here to guide you through your journey, and the infographic on the next page will help you choose the most suitable support. While you are on a journey of rediscovering and prioritizing yourself, take the time to check up on your friends, do something nice for your peers, and compliment a stranger. The change starts within but can only truly impact the world if you share it with others. Lastly, we want to thank Frederieke de Pee and Cashelle Mclean for their guidance and support while creating the student well-being edition.

We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we did making it!