Well-being Week at SDU: When well-being and drag queen bingo go hand in hand

Well-being has become the new black. We need to thrive, find balance and remember to breathe in between exam panic and assignment writing. And at SDU we take this seriously! The Well-being Week 2025 was packed with everything from yoga to drag queen bingo – a true sensory bombardment of relaxation and fun. But can a week of communal dining and playing Guitar Hero really give us a sense of calm? Spoiler alert: Maybe not quite – but it’s an excellent attempt!

Yoga, board games and community – a recipe for well-being? 

Let’s be honest: We’ve all pictured ourselves as someone who practises yoga and lives a harmonious life. The reality? We fall over in the downward facing dog and contemplate our life choices. But that’s the point – the Well-being Week isn’t about being perfect, it’s about taking a break and laughing (maybe at yourself). When we can combine this with a game of Guitar Hero and a quiz where we can show off our – more or less useful – trivia, we’re on the right track. 

Dinner for ten kroner – what more could you possibly want? 

One thing really brings students together: Cheap food. And 10 kroner for communal dining? That’s practically a free meal! Food has a magical ability to bring people together, and if we can eat our way to better well-being, that’s a solution I can get behind. But let’s be honest: Well-being isn’t just about cheap dinner, it’s also about feeling seen, heard and as part of a community – and this is where the Well-being Week actually scores some points. More than 300 students participated in the wide range of events. 

The Well-being Week: A good start, but not the whole solution 

Let’s give SDU a pat on the back – they’re really trying to boost our well-being. But when Friday rolls around and we’re in the Friday bar, with a beer in our hand and a deadline looming around the corner, we know that one week doesn’t solve all the problems. Perhaps the next step is to talk more openly about stress, loneliness and study challenges – not just in week 11, but all year round. The Well-being Week is a lovely initiative, but let’s make sure that well-being is not just an event, but a part of our everyday lives.