Jim Schumacher Boise State Peer Educator Supervisors: Holly Levin & Shannon Jacobs Fall 2014 Mission Statement: The purpose of Boise State University Wellness Services is to empower individuals in their lifelong commitment to health by providing comprehensive wellness resources to the campus community. Summary What is Peer Education Purpose of Peer Education Throughout this semester I have interacted with Boise State University’s student population. Through this internship, I have educated students about multiple health topics ranging from sexual health, drugs and alcohol to bike safety. I learned more about health and wellness than I had ever anticipated. I was given free rein on what topics I wanted to cover and every idea I had was a possibility! Peer Educators are valued members of the university community. We provide essential outreach services for students, campus groups, classes, and organizations on a variety of health-related topics. We received relevant training to develop and implement programs designed to improve campus well-being. As a Peer Educator I am tasked with interacting with the student population on health topics. We present the topics through the monthly Health Huts and programs through tabling, dispersing educational information, small group presentations, social media, and health and wellness games and activities. The topics are tailored to the students' needs. I develop, plan, implement, and evaluate the program from start to finish. October Health Hut: Alcohol Awareness Get Rec’t and Recover: June 24, 2014 Girls Night In: Self Defense November 11, 2014 Winter Biking: Embrace the Cold: November 13, 2014