Mindfulness for Graduate Success
Program Information
Mindfulness for Graduate Success (MGS) is a 6-week, experiential program introducing mindfulness and meditation practices to grad students. Through short lectures, guided meditations and reflective exercises, participants will develop their attention and awareness to cultivate insight and well-being.
No prior meditation or mindfulness experience is required to participate.
What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness has been described as paying attention, intentionally, to our moment-to-moment experience, non-judgmentally. Research shows that practicing mindfulness can reduce stress and worry, enhance focus and attention, boost feelings of contentment, and help us to respond, rather than react, to stressful situations.
Session Dates
The Mindfulness for Graduate Success (MGS) program runs Thursdays on the following dates in Fall 2026:
- October 22nd, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
- October 29th, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
- November 5th, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
- November 12th, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
- November 19th, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
- November 26th, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Program Registration
Register for the Fall 2026 Mindfulness for Graduate Success (MGS) program on Western Connect!
Hear from Past Participants
"Every single part of it was useful, I am really surprised how my perspective towards mindfulness has changed. I became more self-reflective, self-aware, and acquired more emotional control through practising all the exercises."
"Learning how to be more mindful and being more present, it has helped me multiple times focus on my work and it has made me more self-aware of my thoughts and how to be more compassionate to myself which was definitely needed."
"Meeting as a group kept me accountable. I've known about mindfulness for a long time but I never felt inspired enough to do the practice on my own. This program helped me transition regular mindfulness into my life."
"One of the most useful aspects of the program was the learning community. It was really helpful to learn from and alongside other students. Hearing their stories was inspiring and greatly supported my learning. It helped me feel that I am not alone and the MGS program [previously Mindfulness for Academic Succss (MAS)] did a fantastic job facilitating communication between participants. The program provided a safe space for discussion and community was an important aspect that was missing in my student experience as a Graduate student at Western."
