At the Snyder Center, a group of students play important roles as wellness educators and fitness monitors. These students have the responsibility of helping to schedule classes, events, and programs while also gaining valuable on-campus job skills.
Bella Verheyen, from the class of 2025, is one such student who has found her role as a wellness educator to be beneficial not only for managing stress but also for personal and professional development. Verheyen, a criminal justice major, plans to pursue a career in law or join the FBI. She believes that it’s important to take care of oneself when in demanding careers.
Alyssa Ott, from the class of 2024, is another wellness educator who emphasizes the importance of self-care and utilizing the resources available on campus. She has been a wellness educator for three years and plans to pursue a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology. She enjoys hosting events like Wellness Wednesdays and encourages other students to take advantage of the free resources available on campus.
Together, Verheyen and Ott offer a 10-week “Wellness Certificate” course to help students boost their resumes with weekly Zoom calls featuring health experts. They educate their peers on stress management, nutrition, and maintaining healthy relationships while also gaining valuable on-campus job skills through their roles at the Snyder Center.