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----==='''<small>Main Objectives</small>'''===
=== '''Main Objectives''' ===*Create safe, inclusive spaces for students to rest and recover physically and mentally during exam weeks.*Reduce academic stress and burnout through proactive, low-barrier wellness activities.*Foster a stronger sense of community and emotional resilience by connecting students through shared wellbeing experiences.*Integrate wellness as a consistent element of the academic experience at UPC, complementing counseling and academic services.
* Create safe, inclusive spaces for students to rest and recover physically and mentally during exam weeks.* Reduce academic stress and burnout through proactive, low-barrier wellness activities.* Foster a stronger sense of community and emotional resilience by connecting students through shared wellbeing experiences.* Integrate wellness as a consistent element of the academic experience at UPC, complementing counseling and academic services. ---- === '''<small>Alignment with UPC Student Priorities</small>''' ===
---- === '''<small>Key Tactics</small>''' === * '''Post-Exam Coffee Silent Raves:''' Host energizing, music-filled coffee gatherings after exams to help students decompress, connect, and celebrate completing their tests.* '''Healthy Snack Corners:''' Set up free stations with nuts, fruit, and water during finals to support focus and reduce stress-related fatigue.* '''Exam De-Stress Kits:''' Distribute small care packages with tea, stress balls, and motivational notes to promote calm and balance.* '''Animal Therapy Sessions:''' Organize visits with trained therapy animals during finals week to reduce anxiety and lift morale.
=='''Strategy 1: MindMate'''==
[[File:MINDMATE.png|link=link=Special:FilePath/Imagen_de_WhatsApp_2024-11-11_a_las_08.07.07_813cb22d.jpg|alt=|thumb|MindMate]]
Mind Mate is a digital platform powered by artificial intelligence that supports UPC students in managing their emotional well-being. It seeks to detect early signs of stress, anxiety, or burnout, provide personalized micro-interventions (such as guided reflections, breathing exercises, and self-care challenges), and connect users with professional support from the university’s counseling and psychology services when needed.
Through simple, human-centered interventions like rest zones, coffee gatherings, de-stress kits, and therapy animal sessions, UPCRest helps students decompress, recharge, and sustain their performance in a supportive environment.
Previous UPC UIF cohorts have developed initiatives like ''Social Purpose'', ''Connect UPC'', and ''Portafolio UPC'', which focus on inclusion, collaboration, and student purpose.
By focusing on both emotional and physical restoration, UPCRest strengthens the culture of care and belonging on campus, making wellbeing a visible and accessible part of student life.
*'''Post-Exam Coffee Silent Raves:''' Host energizing, music-filled coffee gatherings after exams to help students decompress, connect, and celebrate completing their tests.*'''Healthy Snack Corners:''' Set up free stations with nuts, fruit, and water during finals to support focus and reduce stress-related fatigue.*'''Exam De-Stress Kits:''' Distribute small care packages with tea, stress balls, and motivational notes to promote calm and balance.*'''Animal Therapy Sessions:''' Organize visits with trained therapy animals during finals week to reduce anxiety and lift morale.
=== '''<small>Impact and Success Metrics</small>''' ===
The success of '''UPCRest''' will be measured by its capacity to enhance student wellbeing and create lasting institutional impact. Key indicators include:
* '''Participation Rate:''' Number of students attending or engaging with UPCRest activities during exam periods.* '''Wellbeing Outcomes:''' Improvements in students’ self-reported stress levels, focus, and sense of community connection.* '''Institutional Collaboration:''' Degree of involvement from the Wellness Office, Facilities, and Academic Departments in sustaining the initiative.* '''Student Satisfaction:''' Positive feedback on accessibility, comfort, and usefulness of the spaces and events.* '''Sustainability:''' Inclusion of UPCRest as a recurring wellbeing initiative within UPC’s academic calendar and wellness programs.
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