RecWell Stories
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Joe Vugteveen
"The main reason that I REC is for the health benefits. I just feel better throughout the day. It also gives me a chance to experience new things. I've never been able to swim very well but through the Adult Learn to Swim class I feel comfortable...
Kayla Malackowski
"Working for campus recreation allowed me to come out of my shell freshman year and find my place on this campus. I participate in Campus Recreation programs to better myself as a person. Beyond the physical aspect, I feel better mentally and...
Sarah Anderson
"I have always had a passion for fitness. I was involved in sports in high school and when I joined the military, fitness was a lifestyle. But when I started coming to school I hung up the running shoes, and my mind and body felt the effects. I wasn't...
Hunter Streling
"I came into college not knowing much about personal health and now after being very involved with Campus Recreation, I've learned healthier habits and also made a lot of connections along the way. I participate in Campus Recreation programs to...
Trevor Clevenger
"I transferred to GV my sophomore year from a small university in Ohio. I knew maybe 3-4 people that went to GV, and I didn't really expect to be around many other people to be honest. On the first day of Men's Club Soccer practice here, I had already...
Kevin Hoffheins
"Coming from a background of multiple competitive sports and constantly keeping busy physically, I struggled to find positive outlets for a number of years. Participating in Rec programs gave me that outlet and brought me back to a place in which...
Ronda Huster
"I participate in the Campus Recreation program and services to keep in shape and to train for my up coming races. Being a staff member here at GVSU, I am able to use all the programs and services that Campus Recreation has to offer, which makes GVSU...
David Luther
"When I brought my two-year-old daughter to her first GVSU basketball game, she immediately showed an interest in the Laker Dance Team. We sat on the end line behind the dance team, and my daughter soon began to imitate some of the actions of the dance...
Brianna Greenough
"I found my love for Zumba through the Group Ex program during my freshman year. Before that, I would have never even considered going to an exercise class alone, and now I go with or without people because it is for myself. I participate in Zumba and...
Courtney Schaber
"Walking onto campus freshman year I was overwhelmed with all of the clubs and organizations I could join. I tried so many new things, and UFit was one of my favorite experiences! It changed my whole life; I started making healthier decisions, working...