Research Guides
Life Skills Collection: Welcome
Life Skills Collection
This guide is here to help you develop life skills for college and beyond. Find book recommendations and web resources on the following topics:
- College Success
- Career Resources
- Finances, Home & Living
- Mental Health
- Physical Health & Wellness
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Identity Specific Resources
Want or need help in-person? Find UW Seattle Campus Services & Resources here.
Accessing the Collection
The Life Skills Collection is located in the Odegaard Undergraduate Library, on the 2nd floor behind the Information Desk.
Related Resources
- Career & Internship Center
- Wellness Room (coming soon!)
General Life Skills Recommendations
The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into in College by Call Number: LB2343.3 .C62 2017From sharing a bathroom with 40 strangers to sharing lecture notes, this book is your behind-the-scenes look at everything you need to know about college (but never knew you needed to know). This essential, updated edition is packed with real-life advice on everything from making friends to managing stress. This book also includes stories from students on over 100 college campuses that cover the basics, and then some.
Wisdom from a Humble Jellyfish: And Other Self-Care Rituals from Nature by Call Number: BF637 .S53 2020A delightfully illustrated guide to harnessing the rhythms of nature for self-care. We need look no farther than nature—from the habits of the porcupine to the sunflower to the wombat to the dragonfly—for small and simple things we can do to slow down, recharge, and living more thoughtfully, lovingly, and harmoniously.
Rest Is Resistance by Call Number: BJ1499.R4 H47 2022Tricia Hersey, aka The Nap Bishop, encourages us to connect to the liberating power of rest, daydreaming, and naps as a foundation for healing and justice. What would it be like to live in a well-rested world?
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Call Number: BJ1581.2 .R85 2012The author uses ancient Toltec wisdom to fashion a personal philosophy around these four principles-be impeccable with your word, don't take anything personally, don't make assumptions and always do your best.
UW Seattle Campus Services & Resources
- Office of the OmbudThe Office of the Ombud serves the UW community by providing high quality, client-focused services for preventing, managing, navigating and resolving conflict at the UW.
- Office of the Title IX CoordinatorTitle IX and other federal and state laws collectively prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, pregnant or parenting status, and LGBTQ identity. These laws impose legal requirements and protections that serve as a foundation from which UW has created policies, practices, services, and programs that work in concert to advance equity for students, staff, and faculty of all identities.
- Sexual Assault ResourcesThis website provides victims/survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence, domestic violence, stalking, and sexual harassment an array of resources that reflect the University’s commitment to preventing and responding to sex- and gender-based violence, harasment, and discrimination.
- Livewell Confidential AdvocatesThe Livewell Confidential Advocates provides a safe and confidential space to help students, faculty and staff identify what they want or need after an incident of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking or sexual harassment has occurred.
- Civil Rights Investigation OfficeThe Civil Rights Investigation Office investigates complaints made about University employees and students that raise concerns relating to civil rights such as protection from discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and sexual misconduct.
- Student Legal ServicesStudent Legal Services (SLS) is an on-campus law office that provides a safe and confidential space for all UW-Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell students who have legal questions or concerns. Some examples of the kinds of cases that this office can help with include: Immigration, Landlord/Tenant disputes, Protection Orders, Wills and Powers of Attorney, Name and Gender Marker Changes, Auto Collisions and Insurance Issues, and more.
- Student Well-BeingExplore all of UW Seattle student health services in one place.
- Counseling CenterThe UW Counseling Center is here to support you during your time at UW so that you have a positive, fulfilling experience.
- Hall Health CenterHall Health offers a wide range of medical services in person, by phone, and via telemedicine.
- LiveWell Center for Advocacy and Health PromotionLiveWell empowers individuals with the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions about their health and well-being while at UW and beyond.