Learning for Life: Flourishing Through Stanford Living Education
Got a little room in your schedule? Stanford Living Education(SLED) 1-3 unit courses are your chance to challenge yourself with course work that goes beyond the books to level up your well-being! Whether it’s WELLNESS, LEAD, or LIFE, these classes are about moving toward authenticity, finding purpose, and building skills for life. SLED courses foster holistic learning to support your mental health, help you live purposefully, and bring balance to college life. Ready to flourish? SLED’s got you covered! Read more to learn about the instrumental role SLED classes have played in my Stanford experience.
Discover Wellness Beyond the Classroom
Stanford Living Education (SLED) invites you to explore learning that goes beyond the traditional classroom, supporting your mental health, personal growth, and journey to becoming a more whole person. Through three unique programs and prefixes- Wellness, LEAD, and LifeWorks- SLED offers courses designed to enhance your well-being and help you thrive in all areas of life. Courses are offered as 1-3 units and are the perfect options if you’re looking to add some nourishment to your life.
Having taken over seven SLED courses across various programs, I can confidently say these classes have profoundly impacted my life- not just academically, but holistically. What sets SLED apart is the sense of community it fosters among like-minded Stanford students who are eager to grow beyond academics and nurture their whole selves. For me, SLED embodies the belief that as we cultivate a more complete and wise version of ourselves, success in academics, relationships, and even our professional pursuits naturally follows. One standout aspect of these courses is the focus on practical, life-enriching skills. For example, learning to meditate- a practice I continue daily- has brought immense benefits to my overall well-being and daily life. I wholeheartedly encourage every Stanford student to explore these courses and use them to craft a Stanford experience adventuring beyond academics, fostering personal growth and a richer, more fulfilling life.
Wellness. Lead. Life.
Learn about how SLED educates the whole student to live, lead, and create a flourishing world for all.
Wellness Education: Education for Life
If you’re interested in exploring the science and practice of well-being, Wellness Education is the ideal starting point. With courses covering topics like mindfulness, financial wellness, digital balance, and relationship health, these classes are crafted to help you cultivate habits that sustain your health and happiness. Wellness courses are both insightful and hands-on, giving you practical tools to manage stress, find balance in a busy college environment, and give you the skills to support whole-person living.
Lead: Leadership and Social Change
Ready to make an impact? LEAD offers courses that empower you to develop your leadership abilities and contribute to positive social change. LEAD is a hub for students who want to drive change both individually and as part of a larger community. Here, you’ll dive into inner work, focusing on personal values that radiate outward to shape the world around you. LEAD teaches you that true leadership begins with inner self-awareness and translates to creating just and connected communities.
LIFE: Contemplate. Embody. Create. Integrate.
LifeWorks integrates practices like mindfulness, reflection, and creative expression to strengthen your sense of identity and purpose. In these courses, you’ll explore how to connect creativity, scholarship, and personal values. LifeWorks is about living boldly, reflecting deeply, and acting responsibly, helping you develop the inner resources you need to navigate all aspects of your life.
SLED’s Wellness, LEAD, and LIFE courses are here to support your journey. So, if you’re ready to adventure beyond academics, cultivate well-being, and grow, SLED has the perfect pathway for you. Dive into these courses and experience learning that truly transforms!
Written by: Jaden Abas, Class of 2025
