Recommendations
Welcome to the WISE PAC Recommendations page! From movies to student resources to music albums, these recommendations are all honed toward a focus on mental health through leisure. We hope you enjoy your stay in our wellness corner!
Movies & Films
What better way to sit back and unwind than a short and sweet movie? These recommendations are sure to pull at the heartstrings and give you the creative boost you need for your work/studies!
The Garden of Words (2013) dir. Makoto Shinkai
Takao Akizuki is an aspiring shoemaker who meets a mysterious lady in the park on rainy days. In this sad yet fulfilling story, the two characters are able to share the most humane kind of love imaginable in an effort to help each other walk farther in the face of sorrow. The film's soundtrack and animation are breathtaking at every watch!
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Songs & Albums
Whether you are working on an essay or exercising at the gym, music is always there to soothe the soul. Hopefully the following recommendations can make your mornings, afternoons, and evenings much more exciting!
Chopin's Four Ballades performed by Krystian Zimerman are a joy to behold. His interpretation of Ballade No. 1 is chilling, whereas Ballade No. 2 cannot help but feel energizing in every note. By listening to the true mastery of Chopin, this is one experience that is truly unforgettable.
The Four Ballades by Frederic Chopin
Fun n' Helpful Resources
Movies and music are awesome ways to pass the time and relax, but what about some fun and fulfilling ways to learn more about mental health and wellness? If that's what you're interested in, look no further! The following resources we recommend offer students exactly that from both inside and outside UCI!
Therapy Assisted Online (TAO)
One fun and educational resource that students can access right now for free is the TAO program, which offers self-help therapy services that can help address issues such as perfectionism to test anxiety. The interactive lessons are incredibly helpful for relatively quick learning on mental health and allows students to keep track of their progress through lesson logs. Please consider this valuable resource!
