Rebel Health & Wellness

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Chiara is a junior majoring in stage and screen acting. When she first came to UNLV, she felt a bit overwhelmed. It’s normal to experience stress as a student, but at UNLV, their state-of-the-art Student Recreation and Wellness Center has incredible resources to help you maintain your overall wellbeing. Chiara, can you tell us how you keep your stress in check?

Thanks for the opportunity to share my story. Hi everyone. My experience with college is a little different than the average student. In high school, I was diagnosed with anxiety and panic disorder and would get consistent panic attacks within the classroom. University didn’t even seem like a viable option. My first day at UNLV was a little intimidating. As a transfer student, I walked onto campus as a fresh faced junior and not knowing how to navigate myself around, I started to panic. I’m not gonna lie, managing my anxiety often feels a little isolating at times, but as I asked for help, everyone was so encouraging and helpful. Day one, I felt that UNLV truly had my back. from the faculty and students alike. That week I was glad to learn about the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. As someone with a mental health disorder, I try to implement physical activity to improve my overall wellbeing. The Student Recreation and Wellness Center is a full gym with basketball and racquetball courts, a pool, and an indoor track. Students can take exercise classes and get personal fitness trainings, but it’s not just a workout facility. It also includes the student health center where you can get a same day appointment at an onsite lab and pharmacy, and if you’re feeling like you need to unwind, they have massage chairs and the UNLV Wellness Zone. When I started at UNLV, I couldn’t have imagined that the people and campus would be so accommodating and resourceful. The culture of the campus alone is so inclusive of everyone prioritizing student health and wellness. I am so grateful to be be a Rebel and will cherish this experience forever. Now back to you, Alex.

Wow, Chiara. That facility looks incredible. I personally wouldn’t mind checking out the massage chairs. Maintaining your wellness is so important, and having all those resources available in one location is awesome. Thank you, Chiara, for telling us about this amazing place.