Learner Reviews & Feedback for The Science of Well-Being by Yale University
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KW
Jan 5, 2021
Such a helpful course; especially as we began a season of quarantine. I am thankful to have more strategies in order to grow towards my optimal well being. Thank you for offering this course online.
SS
Aug 22, 2020
Amazing course and amazing instructor. The environment and vibes throughout were positive and helped me feel much happier and understand much more about looking at life through different perspectives.
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By Sarah H
•Nov 18, 2020
Dr. Laurie Santos is amazing! Engaging and inspiring throughout the course. I appreciated the applicable activities to bring into my life in order to increase my own well being and happiness.
By Jane D
•Aug 23, 2020
Material was presented in a clear and concise manner. I was able to easily incorporate the methods covered each week and continue to use them as I try to take a positive approach to my life.
By Elysa L
•Aug 11, 2020
This is well worth your time. I learned new things that I had not heard anywhere else. She gives you a greater understanding of why your perceptions are often skewed and how to change them.
By Denis d F D
•Aug 3, 2020
This course provided me with essential knowledge and tools to deep dive in happiness even in this surreal times caused by COVID-19 and extreme right facist goverments. Thank you, Dr. Santos!!
By Veerle S
•Aug 3, 2020
This was not only a fun course but I also learned a lot and implemented a few healthy habits. Laurie brings everything in a fun way and the lectures really make you think. Highly recommended!
By John Y
•Jul 17, 2020
This course has very good content and everyone will find something new about themselves and the habits they have and the new habits that will help in maneuvering through life's ups and downs.
By Jacqueline J
•Jul 12, 2020
I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS COURSE! I LEARNED A LOT. IT REINFORCED WHAT I ALREADY KNEW AND I WILL DEFINITELY USE WHAT I LEARNED TO ASSIST MY STUDENTS/CLIENTS. PROFESSOR SANTOS YOU WERE A DELIGHT.
By Melanie B
•Jul 9, 2020
This is a great course. Prof. Santos is a wonderful professor -- smart, engaging and accessible. The course work is interesting and a perfect mix of science and application. Highly recommend!
By Malavika
•Jun 25, 2020
I absolutely loved and enjoyed this course from start to finish. Laurie Santos made the course very interesting and enjoyable to learn. I looked forward tomy learning time each day. Thank you
By Amy L D
•Jun 23, 2020
This class profoundly affected me. I enjoyed learning about the practices of well-being and how to apply them to my routine as an intentional set of practices to improve my overall happiness.
By Marcelo F
•Jun 8, 2020
Absolutely loved it! The video lectures were really interesting, and it was just the right amount of work. This was definitely the most fun college class I have ever taken! Thank you, Laurie!
By Emily C
•Jun 7, 2020
Learned practical ways I can make change to increase my happiness. The data shared was very interesting and Laurie Santos presented the course in a way that was easy to understand and follow.
By Jayne M E
•Jun 3, 2020
Loved the science behind well-being. I've shared the course with hundreds of educators in my district who are under extreme stress during COVID. I HOPE they take advantage of this offering.
By Blake m
•Jun 1, 2020
I very much enjoyed the course. The content was interesting, the practices were very beneficial and the four week re-wiring challenge improved my overall well-being. Well worth it. Thanks!
By Barbara Y
•May 15, 2019
I have found this course to be very informative and helpful in my own personal attempt to increase my well being. There are many skills that can be put into practice that are very effective.
By Jill S
•May 21, 2018
Excellent imaterial and presentation. Everyone should consider taking this course. The information presented provide the student with skills that will be of value to them their entire life.
By Mohamed A
•Aug 6, 2025
I’m thrilled to have joined this wonderful course. It has been a valuable experience that has significantly improved my well-being, boosted my happiness, and contributed to my mental growth.
By Lorena C
•Apr 25, 2023
I loved it , and how it was broken down into steps, this made it not overwhelming. I loved the encouragement as well. Dr Santos has a wonderful personality, she is genuine and down to earth.
By Florentina J
•Apr 12, 2023
Amazing presentation skills of the professor and interaction setup in the online course.
The course is full with data, research, as well as references to real life examples. Simply brilliant!
By Mohammad A
•Mar 7, 2023
Excellent course and an eye opener. It was one of the most interesting and information rich courses I have taken with real value added to things we could do in life to increase our happiness
By Lucas D
•Jul 29, 2022
I am so grateful for the amazing information in this course, my mental health has improved so much because of it. I will be recomending this course to friends/family for the rest of my life.
By Taís K
•Mar 15, 2022
Um curso de extrema relevância, ensinado de forma clara e com aplicação prática. Achei o método de avaliação e ensino excelentes, especialmente para um curso EAD. Recomendo para todo mundo!!
By Bhavik
•Feb 17, 2022
The course is an Absolute eye opener ,it widens your horizons about happiness ,you are made to think with an absolute different mindset .Learned a great deal of new concepts from the course.
By Hallie M
•Apr 21, 2021
informative, allows for self-reflection as long as one is honest with themselves - provides opportunities to forgive our own faults and understand the growth mindset required to move forward