Chance to Excel in partnership with UCLA’s School of Theater, Film & Television (TFT) supports bringing students together in safe, inclusive spaces to ensure their success.
Overwhelming student engagement since 2024 demonstrates clear demand for these wellness opportunities. Students actively participated in programming while also utilizing spaces simply to exist, relax, and work in a supportive environment.
Chance to Excel supports TFT’s goal of expanding the TFT Wellness Center into a true home away from home for students—a place where they feel included, supported, and equipped with the skills to enhance their personal well-being, academic success, and career readiness.
Our collaboration supports:
- Expanding programming to meet the specific needs of TFT students.
- Offering more regular, dependable community-building events and workshops.
- Strengthening partnerships with campus resource providers.
- Creating an accessible space for students to find resources, comfort, and care.
- Bridging the gap between academic preparation and career success, addressing professional
readiness as wellness through connection with alumni and industry leaders.
Together, we support the goal of taking wellness beyond a series of events and make it part of every student’s journey at TFT!
Wellness Programming
Community Building
Through gatherings like the Pop-Up Lounge, Community Connection, and Finals Fuel Up, TFT Wellness fosters friendship, relaxation,
and a sense of belonging by creating welcoming spaces for students to connect, recharge, and share experiences together.
Academic Success
With resources like the Study Den and TFTea Time with Academic Advisors, TFT Wellness supports students’ academic journeys by offering calm study environments during high-stress periods and opportunities to build strong relationships with advisors early in the year.
Creative Flow
To enhance creativity, mental resilience, and physical wellness, students can join a variety of yoga, mediation, and breathing technique classes. Exclusive to TFT and hosted in Wellness Center, this space for grounding and relaxation is accessible in weekly sessions scheduled around the demands
of TFT programs.
Career Readiness
Professional Pathways – a day of development opportunities designed to prepare students for careers in the entertainment industry. This program will connect students with alumni and industry leaders, offering valuable mentorship and networking opportunities to help them succeed in a rapidly changing landscape.
