The Good Life Center

at YSC

The Good Life Center. Now, at Yale Schwarzman Center.

Founded in 2018 by Professor and Head of Silliman College Laurie Santos, The Good Life Center offers free wellness-focused programming for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Through evidence-backed programming on mindfulness, gratitude, social connection, exercise, sleep, acts of kindness, time in nature, play, and time affluence, The Good Life Center encourages students to slow down and figure out just what wellness means for them, personally.

Visit The Good Life Center in the Annex , or visit goodlifecenteratyale.com to learn more.

Standard Hours

Monday–Thursday: 10am–10pm
Friday: 10am–9pm
Saturday & Sunday: 12pm–6pm

Changes in Hours

May 6-8: Open 10am - 5pm.
May 9: Closed for the spring semester. Standard hours will resume in the fall.

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View the Good Life Center in 360° (image 1)
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You can find The Good Life Center's logo just outside the lounge. Photo by Reina Bonta '22.

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The Good Life Center Lounge serves as the primary programming space. Photo by Reina Bonta '22.

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Students can mindfully connect with nature in the Green Room. Photo by Reina Bonta '22.

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In the Gratitude Room, you can take a moment to slow down and reflect on what you feel grateful for. Photo by Reina Bonta '22.

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Dean Marvin Chun, Vice President Pericles Lewis, Head of Silliman College Laurie Santos, and Woodbridge Fellow Alexa Vaghenas celebrate the opening of The Good Life Center at YSC with a ribbon cutting. Photo by Reina Bonta '22.

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Featured image (left): The Green Room of The Good Life Center. Photo by Reina Bonta '22.

Featured image: The Green Room is a space for guests to mindfully connect with nature. Photo by Reina Bonta '22