Open Psychology Course for Fall 2025! ~~ PSYC BC1088: The Science of Living Well

Hello First-Years!

The Psychology Department is offering a popular course that has not been offered recently and wanted to let you know there are still seats available! Please see the following course information down below:

PSYC BC1088: The Science of Living Well (4 points), taught by Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, and includes a lecture (TR 11:40AM-12:55PM) and discussion section each week (F 11:40AM-12:55PM).

The course is part science, part self-discovery, and part "revolution" against emotional numbness. You'll walk away with practical tools for personal development, as well as a deeper understanding of yourself and others. You do not have to be a psych major to take this course. This is an interdisciplinary class and is often best experienced when attended by a mix of all majors.  ome topics and questions explored in the course are:

• Why so many of us feel stuck, and how to break through
• The science behind purpose, meaning, and joy
• How to face hard emotions without totally shutting down
• What it means to actually live well in a messy world

If interested, enroll in PSYC BC1088, Call Number: 00102

If you have any questions, you can reach out to Professor Kaufman at skaufman@barnard.edu

Best,

The First-Year Team

Life at Barnard: Be Like State Farm (AKA Be a Good Neighbor)

Hey First-Years,

Today's post is all about being a floor-mate in the quad! Beyond your room, you’ll also be living on a floor with other people. You’ll share bathrooms, a floor lounge, and a laundry room with your floor mates. Let’s talk about proper etiquette and how to be respectful of these shared spaces: