WIT Peer Education
Wellness Information Team (WIT)
The Wellness Information Team (WIT) is a group of GVSU students ready to connect with you about wellness! We can chat about nutrition, sexual health, and general wellness (like stress!)
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WIT Cart Schedule
Wed, November 5, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at City Campus DEV107C
Wed, November 5, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Fieldhouse Arena
Wed, November 12, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at City Campus DEV107C
Sat, November 15, 1-4 p.m. at City Campus DEV105E
Wed, November 19, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at City Campus DEV107C
Thu, November 20, 11:30-1:30 pm at Blue Connection
Wed, December 3, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at City Campus DEV107C
Thu, December 4, 6-8 p.m. at Mary Idema Pew Library
Request a Presentation
Use our Program Request form to request a presentation. Be sure to check "Wellness Presentation" on the form. In the "Event description" let us know what type of presentation you are interested in. You can choose from the presentations below, or you can request a customized presentation.
General Wellness
Your Wellness at GVSU: Explore your wellness in each of the 8 dimensions while learning about resources here at GVSU that can help in your journey to well-being.
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 30-45 minutes
Audience: Students
Emotional Wellness: Take a deep dive into emotional wellness. Learn characteristics, expand your emotion vocabulary, get resources and more.
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 60 minutes
Audience: Students
Nutrition 101: We'll cover the basics of healthy eating: calories, how to read a food label, what's an actual serving size, and skills and tips for healthy eating.
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 60 minutes
Audience: Students
Sleep, Nutrition, and Exercise: See how these three areas of health can transform your well-being. And at the end, set some goals to make changes for a healthier you.
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 60-90 minutes
Audience: Students/Staff/Faculty
Body Neutrality: What is body neutrality, why is it important and how can you implement it in your everyday life.
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 30-45 minutes (flexible)
Audience: Students or Staff
Finding Rest in the Grind: Feeling like you're stuck in the revolving door of hustle and grind. School, work, life, repeat. Let us help you rest!
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 30-60 minutes (flexible)
Audience: Students or Staff
Setting Boundaries: Support your well-being by learning how to set boundaries for yourself in work, school, and social life.
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 30-45 minutes
Audience: Students
Wellness, Activism, and Identity: Take a look at how your identity and activism efforts intersect with your wellness. Originally created for the MLK Jr day of service.
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 30-60 minutes
Audience: Students
Sexual Health
LGBTQ+ Sexual Health: Learn about sexuality, affirming language, barrier methods, how to prepare for a sexual health clinic visit and more.
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 60-75 minutes
Audience: Students
Mile High Club: Learn about safer sexual health practices, but do it like you're talking about the airlines. From take-off to landing, you're sure to have fun and learn a lot!
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 45-60 minutes
Audience: Students
What We Wish: Did your high school sex ed class leave you wanting more? Join us to talk about some of the stuff that was left out: lube, pleasure, virginity, communication, and more!
Workshop platform: In-Person or Virtual
Run time: 60 minutes
Audience: Students
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Sex Ed Trivia: How much do you know about sexual health and sexuality? Join us for a fun filled presentation to test your knowledge, and maybe learn some weird tidbits, too!
Workshop platform: Virtual
Run time: 30-45 minutes
Audience: Students
Meet The Team
Annah Stang
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Major: Marketing
Minor: Applied Communication, Theatre
Year: Senior
Semesters on WIT: 2
Why did you want to become a Peer Educator? It is so important to have discussions about health and wellness on a peer-to-peer level. We are all trying to navigate this busy time in our lives, and taking care of your body and mind can make everything easier!
Campus Involvement: Color guard in Laker Marching Band, Student Senate, Women in Business Vice President, Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority, Alpha Psi Omega- Theatre Honors Society, LGBT+ Resource Center Front Desk, Resident Assistant, Cook Leadership Academy
Top Tip for Being Well: Build an hour of rest or "you" time into each day. :)
3 Bucket List Items:
- Skydiving
- Traveling to Germany
- Work in Nonprofit
Katelyn Kawabe
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Major: School Psychology
Year: Graduate Student
Semesters on WIT: 1
Why did you want to become a Peer Educator? To help people better understand health and wellness
Campus Involvement: Peer Educator
Top Tip for Being Well: Try to stay on a consistent sleep schedule
3 Bucket List Items:
- Visit all the national parks
- Visit different countries
- Visit the White House
Pranitha Presingu
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Major: Masters in Health Informatics
Year: Graduate Student
Semesters on WIT: 1
Why did you want to become a Peer Educator? In simple three words - Engaging in campus activities, networking, promoting healthier choices.
Campus Involvement: My campus involvement includes joining student organizations or clubs, volunteering at events, and mentoring peers.
Top Tip for Being Well: My top tip for being well is an innate drive to improve self-care.
3 Bucket List Items:
- Overnight Camping
- Stargazing
- Engaging in fun activities, outdoor games with international students.
Sarika Vemana
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Major: Health Informatics and Bioinformatics
Year: Graduate Student
Semesters on WIT: 1
Why did you want to become a Peer Educator? I wanted to become a Peer Educator to learn, share knowledge and support people around me, helping create a positive and informed community where everyone can succeed.
Campus Involvement: I was always interested in dancing which made me join student club (KAGE) and also volunteered for the mental screening during the awareness week in March.
Top Tip for Being Well: Prioritize getting enough sleep every night, as it significantly impacts your physical health, mental clarity, and overall well-being.
3 Bucket List Items:
- Experience beautiful aurora in Norway
- Spend a night at a best star-gazing spot
- Being fluent in at least 5-6 languages
Lael Herron
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Major: Behavioral Neuroscience and Political Science
Year: Junior
Semesters on WIT: 2
Why did you want to become a Peer Educator? I am eager to learn more about the various aspects of wellness and share my knowledge with those around me. I have a deep passion for mental health and aspire to support individuals who are struggling or simply curious to learn more!
Campus Involvement: I am a part of the Pre-Nursing Association and a WIT peer educator
Top Tip for Being Well: Letting everything out can greatly improve your well-being, whether it's talking to someone you trust or writing everything down. Expressing your thoughts and feelings helps you process emotions and reduce stress!
3 Bucket List Items:
- Rescue an animal
- Visit all 50 states
- Tour Italy
Jacob Greig
Pronouns: He/him/his
Major: Cardiovascular Sonography
Minor: Business
Year: Junior
Semesters on WIT: 1
Why did you want to become a Peer Educator? To provide wellness tips for other students at GVSU. Mental health is something that is very important to me.
Campus Involvement: I am a resident assistant on campus and involved in many student organizations such as Alpha Phi Omega and Hunger and Homelessness Club
Top Tip for Being Well: Find time for yourself and things you enjoy.
3 Bucket List Items:
- Travel to Italy
- Sky Dive
- Travel to all 50 states.
Olivia Alberda
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Major: Social Work
Year: Senior
Semesters on WIT: 1
Why did you want to become a Peer Educator? I became a Peer Educator because I wanted to be a part of providing fellow students at GV with resources and information about positive wellbeing:)
Top Tip for Being Well: ROUTINE! Sticking to routine, even if you don’t feel like it, will make you feel so good and accomplished.
3 Bucket List Items:
- Visit all 7 wonders of the world
- Adopt a dog
- Go to a music festival
For more information about the WIT Peer Educator role, check out the job description!
Thank you past WIT Peer Educators!
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