Wellbeing is often understood in terms of how we feel, but it also encompasses how we express ourselves, connect with others, navigate our experiences and find a sense of belonging. In the midst of academic commitments and the everyday demands of university life, making time for these aspects of well-being becomes equally important. It is about recognising that taking care of ourselves goes beyond our physical and mental health. It also means creating spaces where we can pause, reflect, have conversations, explore our interests and simply enjoy being ourselves.
With this in mind, Krea University observed Wellbeing Week from 29 October to 1 November 2026, organised by the Peer Support Volunteers in collaboration with the Office of Inclusive Learning Support (ILS). Bringing together a series of activities, conversations and creative engagements, the week encouraged students to look at well-being from a more holistic perspective. From art and music to conversations around neurodiversity and opportunities to unwind, each event offered a different way for members of the community to engage with the idea of well-being.
Here is a look at some of the highlights from the week.
PJ and Karaoke Night: An Evening of Music and Laughter
Well-being can sometimes be as simple as spending an evening with friends, singing along to favourite songs and sharing a few laughs. The PJ and Karaoke Night conducted on 29 November, brought just that to campus. Students came together for an evening of music, humour and easy conversations, singing their favourite numbers, cracking jokes and enjoying each other’s company. Away from their usual academic routines, it was an opportunity to relax, let their hair down and enjoy the little moments that make campus life memorable.
Mandala and Origami Workshop: Finding Calm Through Creativity
Held on 30 October, the Mandala and Origami Workshop, organised by ILS and the Peer Support Volunteers, invited students to explore creative expression through art. The session offered a relaxed space to experiment with patterns, colours and paper-folding techniques while creating their own artwork.
Through the mindful process of drawing mandalas and transforming simple sheets of paper into intricate origami designs, students had an opportunity to slow down, focus on the present and take a break from their academic commitments. The workshop highlighted how engaging in creative activities can offer a meaningful way to unwind and reconnect with oneself.
Art Exhibition: Giving Lived Experiences a Voice
Art offers a way to express things that are sometimes difficult to put into words. Building on this idea, the art exhibition brought together paintings, sketches and other creative works by students, each reflecting individual experiences, perspectives and imagination.
Centred on the theme of lived experiences, the exhibition invited students to share moments, memories and everyday experiences that had shaped the way they understood themselves and the world around them. Participants could contribute individually or as a group, with the option of displaying their work anonymously.
As students explored the exhibition and engaged with the different artworks, the space became an opportunity to appreciate the many ways people experience and interpret life. It also served as a reminder that self-expression does not have to follow a particular form or convention. Every experience has a story, and art can be one way of telling it.
Filter Coffee and Unfiltered Conversations: Understanding Neurodivergent Experiences
Creating an inclusive community begins with understanding experiences that may be different from our own. Taking this conversation forward, Filter Coffee and Unfiltered Conversations brought together Professor Anshu Kumari, Ms Lavanya Murali and Ms Zahida War for a discussion on navigating the realities of a neurotypical world.
Marking ADHD and OCD Awareness Month, the session explored the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals, particularly the mental and emotional toll of masking. Masking, or concealing certain aspects of oneself to fit into conventional academic and social environments, can often come at the cost of one’s sense of identity and well-being.
The speakers delved deeper into these experiences, encouraging participants to reflect on societal expectations and the importance of recognising individual differences. They also addressed questions from students, making the conversation an opportunity to learn, share perspectives and develop a better understanding of neurodivergence. Open to everyone, the session reinforced the idea that building an inclusive community requires a willingness to listen, understand and make room for different ways of experiencing the world.
Wellbeing Fair: A Little Something for Everyone
Rounding off the week was the Wellbeing Fair, which brought together food, creativity and a range of activities for students to explore. From postcard writing and rock painting to jewellery, temporary tattoos and food stalls, the fair offered something for everyone.
Students had the opportunity to browse through the stalls, try their hand at creative activities, pick up little finds and spend time with friends. More than anything, it was a chance to step away from their routines, discover something new and enjoy a relaxed afternoon with the campus community.
Making Wellbeing Part of Everyday Campus Life
Wellbeing Week at Krea was a reminder that well-being does not have to be confined to a single conversation or activity. It can be found in the freedom to express oneself through art, the comfort of shared laughter, the opportunity to be heard and the willingness to understand experiences beyond one’s own.
By bringing together these different experiences, the Peer Support Volunteers (PSVs) and the Office of Inclusive Learning Support (ILS) created spaces for students to connect with themselves and one another in meaningful ways. Ultimately, the week was about recognising that every individual experiences well-being differently, and that a supportive community is one that makes room for all of it.
Because sometimes, well-being begins with something as simple as taking a moment for yourself, sharing a conversation or finding joy in the company of others.
Photographs by – Ranjani Hariharan BBA, Gayatri Subramani SIAS, Siddhant Chauhan MBA, and Shreya Ganesh BBA
