i-Flourish 1 for Science

The Problem

"Studying science is genuinely demanding — lectures, lab work, assignments, exams all stacking up. The skills that make a great scientist (curiosity, persistence, evidence-based reasoning) can also be turned inward, on yourself, to build the mental fitness that sustains the work."

What you'll achieve

Outcomes you can expect

Handle academic pressure during intense periods
Maintain wellbeing alongside high standards
Develop the mental fitness that supports lifelong learning
Bring science-based reasoning to your own flourishing

The science behind it

What you'll learn

Thinking Well — the eight ANT species and how to kill them
Growth Mindset (Dweck) and the Choice Map (Marilee Adams)
Self-efficacy, Victory Logs, and Pre-Exam Rituals
The 4S Resilience Plan: Support · Strategies · Sagacity · Solution-seeking

What's included

Everything you get

25 evidence-based tools
4 weekly lectures with downloadable slide decks
Foundation Notes for each week
Audio Guide on every tool

Who it's for

The right fit

Designed for For science students at Stellenbosch University and beyond.

25 tools tailored to the science-student experience — lectures, lab work, assignments, exams. Evidence-based strategies for handling academic pressure, maintaining balance during intense periods, and developing the kind of mental fitness that supports both studies and life beyond the lab. Lecture-based delivery with FlourishIQ-tool homework.

Common questions

FAQ

Is this on my timetable?

It's offered as part of the i-Flourish 1 module for first-year science students.

Can I take it without enrolling at SU?

Yes — the self-paced version is open to all.

How is it assessed?

Compulsory activities are tracked on the dashboard; deadlines are managed there.

Ready to begin?

An evidence-based wellbeing course created especially for science students

Currently Free · Limited to 2000 places

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Self-paced. No deadline pressure. Your reflections stay private.