Peer Health Education Program
Share the W.E.A.L.T.H. is a peer health education program developed to address the health issues and concerns facing OSU students. The acronym W.E.A.L.T.H. stands for:Wellness
Share the W.E.A.L.T.H. is comprised of trained OSU students who:
Educators
Advocating
Lifestyles
Toward
HealthShare the W.E.A.L.T.H. peer educators develop and facilitate health education and awareness games, presentations, small group programs, skits and dramas. The topics addressed by peer educators include the following:
- promote positive health behaviors.
- increase awareness of campus and community resources.
- encourage the use of critical thinking during decision making processes.
- create a support network for students
Why become a peer educator?
- Substance Abuse
- Nutrition/Eating Disorders
- Sexual Health
- Stress Management
Share the W.E.A.L.T.H. peer educators are provided with opportunities to:
The requirements for becoming a peer educator include:
- help fellow OSU students.
- get COOL FREE STUFF!
- obtain valuable experience.
- enhance public speaking and program coordination abilities.
- strengthen leadership skills.
- gain personal insights and awareness.
OR approval from program coordinator.
- second year or higher student.
- two semester commitment to the program.
- minimum 3.0 G.P.A.
To become a peer educator, click here to fill out an online application, or stop by the Share the W.E.A.L.T.H. office at 154 Student Health Center or call 744-4298.