Strengthen Emotional Resilience

Learn grounded, evidence-based tools to regulate emotions, reframe challenges, and respond to stress with more clarity and confidence.

Deepen Meaningful Connections

Understand loneliness, map your circle of support, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships with yourself and others.

Integrate Your Growth

Bring together everything you’ve learned throughout the year and create a personalised happiness toolkit you can use for life.

About the Freshman Year: Term 4 Course

Term 4 helps you consolidate your learning and turn it into long-lasting change. You’ll explore digital wellbeing, the science of loneliness, emotional regulation strategies, expectation management, inner child foundations, and powerful reframing techniques. This term also guides you through building your personal happiness toolkit: the practices, tools, and mindsets that will support you well beyond your freshman year. By the end of Term 4, you’ll feel more grounded, more connected, and more equipped to navigate life with resilience and intention.

Curriculum

9 Chapters · 26 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome to Term 4 of Your Freshman Year

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      Welcome to Term 4 of Your Freshman Year

  2. 2

    Digital Wellbeing

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      Digital Detox Planner

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      Your Phone Is Not the Enemy… But It Is Eating Your Happiness: A Guide to Reclaiming Your Digital Wellbeing

  3. 3

    Addressing Loneliness

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      Loneliness: The Science & How to Address It

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      Why Loneliness Isn't About Being Alone

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      Mapping Your Circle of Support

  4. 4

    Emotional Regulation Strategies

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      Mastering Your Emotions (Without Ignoring Them)

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      5 in the Moment Regulation Tools

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      Regulation Menu

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      Box Breathing: A Guided Meditation

  5. 5

    Managing Expectations

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      Expectation; The Root of Heartache

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      The Links Between Expectations and Unhappiness

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      The Hidden Stress of High Standards

  6. 6

    Inner Child Basics

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      Beginners Guide to Reparenting Yourself

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      Healing Your Inner Child

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      Knowing Your Needs

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    Cognitive Reframing

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      Reframe It: The Art & Science of Changing Your Perspective

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      How Our Stories Shape Our Reality

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      Thought Record & Reframing Worksheet

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    Your Personal Happiness Toolkit

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      Defining Your Happiness Toolkit

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      Why Happiness is a Practice, Not a Destination

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      Happiness in Action - A Joyful Meditation

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    End of Term 4 Checkin

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      End of Freshman Year, Term 4 Checkin

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      Term 4 Skills & Actions Checklist

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      End of Term 4 Reflections

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      End of Term 4 Quiz

IMPORTANT: Access to This Course is Restricted

This course isn’t available for direct enrolment. It’s included exclusively for students in our Happiness Essentials and Happiness Enhanced memberships as part of the full Freshman Year curriculum of The Happiness Blueprint. If you’re not yet enrolled at BU Happiness College and would like to begin your Freshman Year studies, please reach out to our team so we can guide you through the next steps and help you get started.

Meet Your Coaches

This course was developed and presented by Declan Edwards, founder of BU Happiness College and one of Australia’s leading voices in positive psychology. Declan is a happiness researcher, speaker, and educator who has spent more than a decade helping individuals and organisations build the science-backed skills of happiness. With a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology, thousands of hours of coaching experience, and a reputation for making complex ideas genuinely practical, Declan has guided people around the world to create happier, more fulfilling lives. You’ll also be supported by Ami Rankin, our Head of Happiness Coaching and a celebrated personal coach known for her warm, grounded, and deeply effective style. Ami has helped hundreds of clients navigate self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, and major life transitions using evidence-based tools blended with compassionate, real-world guidance. Her expertise in behaviour change, emotional regulation, and strengths-based coaching means you’ll always have someone in your corner who genuinely understands the human side of personal growth. Together, Declan and Ami ensure your learning experience is not only research-backed and practical, but also deeply supportive and human.

Happy Words from Happy People

We're know that learning the skills and science of happiness is the key to living a fulfilling life. But don't just take our word for it. Here's what some of our members and graduates have to say.

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I just turned 33 and I am proud of how much growth I have made in the past 12 months at BU Happiness College. The skills I have learned can be applied to family, friends, the workplace and romantic relationships. I can already see the positive changes in all settings. No matter what career path you’re on, BU Happiness College will be a worthy investment. You can justify the cost, if you value your happiness. Invest in yourself. You’re worth it.
Vanessa Pek

Perth, Australia

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I’ve been part of BU for a year now, and in that time as a Freshman I’ve learned so much about how to regulate and manage my own emotions and thoughts, and how to cope with outside stressors. I have been able to take pride in myself over my development as a human being, and in my abilities to accept responsibility for my happiness. I’m about to start my Sophomore year and I’m so excited to continue my BU journey 🤩
Natasha Mills

Hunter Valley, Australia

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I have noticed a tremendous shift in the way I think and approach difficult situations. I feel like myself again and no longer a victim to my mind. Thank you, BU!
Nikki Prater

Brisbane, Australia

Ready to Become Your Happiest Self Yet?

If you’re feeling the pull to learn the skills of happiness and start building a life you’re genuinely proud of, the next step is simple: reach out to our team. We’ll walk you through your options and help you get started with the full Freshman Year curriculum. Click the button below to contact us and take the first step toward your happiest year yet.

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