Special Interest Communities: Wellness Floors

Allegheny College strives to develop the entire student throughout the collegiate experience. This emphasis on the wholistic development of the individual is one of the goals of the Wellness Floors. Health behavior can occur in many facets of your life. In keeping with the complexity of human experiences, the Wellness Program focuses on five separate elements of life:

• Physical: Exercising, eating a balanced diet and avoiding the use of tobacco, drugs, and alcohol.
• Emotional: Managing emotions and dealing with stressful events, and experiencing life with enthusiasm and grace.
• Academic/Intellectual: Seeking to expand knowledge and skills, and feeling mentally and creatively challenged.
• Spiritual: Appreciating the meaning of life, and developing a set of beliefs and values that give purpose to your life.
• Service/Leadership: Committing to interact harmoniously with people and the Earth.

It is important to note that you might find one of these aspects more suited to your beliefs and habits than the others. We encourage behavior that reduces stress and improves your health. We ask that our Wellness Floors remain drug- and alcohol-free to ensure that we are supportive of all of the needs of the residents in our buildings.

If you have questions or concerns about the Wellness Floors, please contact us by email at: reslife@allegheny.edu.