When implementing these practices, keep in mind that you can start whenever you want to. As a matter of fact, start as soon as possible. You do not need to wait for Monday, the end of the month or Jan. 1 to make a difference in your life.
Regardless of how and when your first days as a Terrier begin, it is essential to remember that all of your feelings about starting college — the goods, the bads and the in-betweens — are valid and normal, and you are not alone!
The mental-health toll of the pandemic has affected many lives, but, according to a CDC study, the percent of individuals aged 18 to 29 experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression continues to soar past the national adult average. BU students reflected on the pandemic's mental health challenges on the year anniversary, and said they are still working to get better.