Wellness On The Yard

Wellness on the yard is a safe space created by HBCU students and alumni for HBCU students to help you live the life of your dreams! We’re introducing you to healthy lifestyle habits to help you succeed while you’re on campus and prepare you for life in the real world!

“Why Don’t I Feel Excited?” When Achieving Goals Leaves You Feeling Empty

ByBlackdoctorApr 13, 2025

You did everything right. You passed the classes. Led the orgs. Landed the internship. Maybe you even walked across the graduation stage or finally got that dream offer in your inbox. The moment you’ve worked toward for months — maybe even years — is finally here. So why do you feel… nothing? No fireworks. No […]

The Job Hunt is Stressful: How to Keep Your Confidence in a Cold Market

ByBlackdoctorApr 7, 2025

Senior-itis or Burnout? How to Tell When You’re Just Tired vs. Ready to Be Done

ByBlackdoctorApr 2, 2025

Why Your Friend Group is Draining You (and How to Set Boundaries)

ByBlackdoctorMar 29, 2025

Spring Break Chronicles: How to Have Fun Without Coming Back Broke (or Sick)

ByJade CurtisMar 7, 2025

The sweet, sunshine-soaked escape we dream about while cramming for midterms, dodging cafeteria food, and praying for financial aid to hit. Whether you’re headed to Miami, Cancun, or just back to your hometown to recharge, Spring Break is supposed to be fun. But let’s be real: it’s also where the chaos can pop off if […]

March Madness, HBCU Style: Why the BCIC Is the Must-Attend HBCU Event of the Year

ByBlackdoctorMar 6, 2025

Get ready for a history-making event that promises to bring the excitement of March Madness to the heart of HBCU culture! The first-ever Black College Invitational Championship (BCIC) is set to tip off from March 20-23, 2025, at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, NC—and if you love HBCU sports, culture, and community, this is an event […]

You’re Not Lazy, You’re Overwhelmed: How to Break Free from College Burnout

ByBlackdoctorFeb 27, 2025

College is supposed to be an exciting time filled with new experiences, personal growth, and preparing for the future. But if you’re constantly exhausted, unmotivated, and struggling to keep up, you’re not alone. You’re not lazy—you’re overwhelmed. And that overwhelming feeling? It’s called burnout. Burnout doesn’t just happen in high-powered careers. It happens in college […]