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Stress Less: Peer Support After Hours

In by Eric Tanner

This free Stress Less session includes an educational presentation on managing credit from different sources with an opportunity to ask any and all credit related questions to a certified credit counsellor! 

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Stress Less: Puppy Room

In by James Windler

A fan favourite returns for Stress Less Week! Join us at The Puppy Room in The Gallery (Z224, adjacent to the 2nd-floor lounge) to reduce anxiety, relax, and recharge during exams by interacting with friendly therapy dogs.

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Stress Less: Study Lounge

In by James Windler

Need a quiet space to prepare for that last hour of readings before your essays are due? For the week of Stress Less, Council Chambers will transform into a quiet study room with tons of natural light! You can find the Study …

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Stress Less: Smudge Space

In by James Windler

The Smudge Space offers an inclusive opportunity to participate in a traditional Indigenous cultural practice during Stress Less Week. All students are welcome to engage in smudging and burning select herbs for cleansing and reflection. This a great activity that promotes mindfulness and stress relief.

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Stress Less: Drop-in Yoga

In by James Windler

The Yoga Club is hosting a flexible pop-up event during Stress Less Week featuring a combination of 15-minute Yin and Restorative yoga sessions designed for easy drop-in participation. Sequential sessions will be slightly different, allowing students to maximize relaxation by joining mid-event or staying for multiple sessions.

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Stress Less: Financial Literacy Series

In by James Windler

A unique edition to Stress Less Week, the Financial Literacy Series offers essential workshops and presentations designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to manage your money effectively. Attend this session and build confidence in topics like budgeting, saving, and managing credit, ensuring a more secure and less stressful financial future!

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Stress Less: Free Snack Tables

In by James Windler

Fuel your focus during Stress Less Week with the Exam Relief Food Tables located on Main Street (Dec 15, 17 and 19) and at the Library (Dec 16 & 18). The snack tables provide quick, accessible nourishment for students with limited time to prepare meals. The snack tables open daily at 11:30 a.m. and are open until 1:00 p.m. (or until supplies last). Students can also enter to win a Stress Less care package featuring self-care items, with the a new winner announced at the end of every day!

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Stress Less: Free Crafts & Plants

In by James Windler

Stop by SAMRU Reception during Stress Less Week (during operational hours, or while supplies last) for free take-home crafts and small plants from the Mount Royal Greenhouse, providing a simple, creative way to practice mindfulness and de-stress between classes and exams.

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Stress Less: Free Cotton Candy & Lofi Jams

In by James Windler

Escape the stress during Stress Less Week at West Gate Social! Come unwind in a chill atmosphere featuring free cotton candy and relaxing Lo-fi beats and treat yourself to a study break.

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Stress Less with SAMRU this Spring!

SAMRU’s Stress Less programming is back from April 8 – 11! From puppy visits to free food, it’s carefully curated to help you decompress before and after your finals.

So, let’s jump right into it. Here are your winter semester Stress Less events!