Wellness is more than being free of disease.
It is multidimensional and is the basis for maximizing one's true potential. For most students, there is a shift in health care responsibility. Students must take an active role in assessing their state of wellness and make choices concerning their health. The emphasis on health promotion and prevention of disease is testament that lifestyle behaviors play a very important role in achieving and maintaining a state of wellness. The college years are often reflected upon as being some of the best years in one's life.