UP176 — Grow a Gritty HERO's Mindset

The Problem

"University asks more of you than school did. The students who thrive aren't the ones with the highest raw ability — they're the ones with the inner resources to keep going when it gets hard."

What you'll achieve

Outcomes you can expect

Build Hope — the willpower and waypower to pursue meaningful goals
Build Efficacy — belief in your ability to succeed in big moments
Build Resilience — bounce-back ability for inevitable setbacks
Build Optimism — a positive outlook on your own future

The science behind it

What you'll learn

HERO psychology — Luthans, Snyder, Bandura, Seligman
Growth Mindset (Dweck) applied to academic challenges
Grit (Duckworth) — passion and perseverance combined
How to use each across a real university semester

What's included

Everything you get

70 evidence-based tools
7 modules timed to a typical semester
Face-to-face sessions paired with individual reflection
Three years of cohort data showing significant growth

Who it's for

The right fit

Designed for For university students enrolled in the structured UP176 module.

70 tools across 7 modules timed to the academic semester. HERO = Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, Optimism — combined with Growth Mindset and Grit. Evaluated over three years with engineering students; every cohort showed significant growth in mindset, optimism, resilience, and overall flourishing.

Common questions

FAQ

Is this open to non-UP176 students?

Yes — the self-paced version is open to all university students.

How long per module?

Module activities typically take 30-50 minutes each.

Is there a deadline?

If you're in the structured UP176 module, yes — the dashboard shows them.

Ready to begin?

Research-validated psychological resources for academic success

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