Andrew
Barnes
Fourth Year, Major -Accounting
Team Leader for Healthy Relationships
I have always enjoyed helping others. I feel that being a peer
educator has allowed me to become more involved in health awareness
while doing what I enjoy. Wellness Peer Educators can teach St.
John's students about the importance of living healthy and
maintaining stress.
Mikayla
Butters
Third Year, Major -Communication Disorders
Team Leader for Nutrition, Body Image and Eating Disorders
Wellness education is important to me because I take personal
interest in the topic of nutrition. It is important to eat healthy,
and be healthy inside out every day.
Eric
James
Fourth Year, Major-Psychology
Student Leader Advisor
The opportunity that Student Wellness has provided to convey
information to the students that is often vital to their success,
well being, and development as students and their evolution into
productive and greater informed members of their communities.
Danica
Janvier
Third Year, Major-Childhood Education
Team Leader for Smoking Cessation
Being a Peer Educator allows me to communicate different aspects of
wellness to my peers in fun ways. I want to be part of the journey
that convinces students to care about their well being
Olivia
Jones
Second Year, Major-Government and Politics
Team Leader for Healthy Relationships and Smoking Cessation
I decided to become a peer educator because I love helping people.
I wanted to help spread the word that students can maintain healthy
habits while in college. The process of educating others requires
that I educate myself first. I am personally gaining knowledge
about various wellness topics and I am rewarded with sharing my
knowledge with others. By participating in our events and programs
students can gain valuable wellness tips and learn how to maximize
their potential throughout the semester.
Ancy
Skaria
Second Year, Major-English
Team Leader for Prescription and OTC Drugs
I decided to be a peer educator because we deal with issues that
face students constantly. We think of innovative ways to reach
students through our programs and to show students that they do
have a department they can look to for help. I personally
enjoy constantly learning information about how to stay well and I
love relaying that information to others without just giving them
brochures and pamphlets. College students need a break from all the
reading!I think students will be able to learn while being
entertained! This is a great way to deal with problems that are
constantly facing us because it gives solutions and
information.
Alexis
Stevens
Fourth Year, Major-Psychology
Team Leader for Nutrition and Prescription/OTC
I decided to become a peer educator because I wanted to educate my
peers on how to maintain a health lifestyle. I personally get the
satisfaction of knowing that I can connect, learn, educate, and
hopefully influence my peers to make the right decision when it
comes to wellness. This embodies what I hope to achieve in my
future career as well. I think students will gain
self-awareness of various issues that impede upon physical and
psychological health from participating in our events and
programs.