RecWell Stories
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Hailey Baltosser
"Prior to coming to college I was never consistent with working out, I always relied on cheerleading to keep me in shape. Once I got to GV I quit cheer and needed a new outlet and the rec center did just that for me. It has allowed me to live a...
Nicole Gustin
"Nursing is not an easy profession, staying engaged in recreational activities not only helps me maintain a healthy lifestyle, but also is a great stress reliever. As a student nurse, it is important to engage in physical activity and promote a...
Jacob Gipe
"My success story is simple. I participate in as much as I can at Grand Valley, specifically Campus Rec. I never want to wish I had done something. So I do it instead! I participate in Campus Recreation programs, like Intramural Sports, because they...
Sofia Draper
"I have been overweight my entire life and have battled with eating disorders, weight fluctuations, and poor body image along the way. When I got to GVSU for graduate school, I was weighing the most I had ever weighed, and I felt completely awful and...
Paige Qualls
"I have always tried to get into working out all of high school but I couldn't get myself to stick to it. Coming to Grand Valley has changed that completely for me. I love our gym because there are so many different options and I can switch up my...
Malia Childress
"Going to the gym has become a lifestyle for me. Surrounding myself with positive people that push me to work hard is my key to success. I participate in Campus Rec programs and services because I enjoy working out and feeling like I've accomplished...
Lori Schermers
"Campus Rec offers some type of activity for everyone! Campus rec staff cares about students mind, body and spirit! I participate in Campus Rec programs and services because feeling energetic, strong and capable motivates me to stay fit. As the Campus...
Tabitha Cecil
"I love all of the options offered that allow me to workout any time of the day and any part of my body. I also have a group exercise pass and really enjoy all the classes offered! I participate in Campus Rec programs because I love being active and...
Olivia Heath
"When I came to Grand Valley, I had just completed a sprint triathlon. I really wanted to challenge myself and build muscle, and the Rec Center was the perfect place for that! The gym was a huge blessing to me that year as I was able to grow physically...
Melissa Pyle
"My success story is simple. I found a welcoming, non-judgmental place to work out that led me to find another welcoming, non-judgmental place to work out when I left campus for the summer. My life has been significantly healthier in the last five...