Department of Recreation and Wellness

Wellness Connection - Peer Education

Becoming a peer educator is a great way to get involved on campus, strengthen public speaking skills with presentations, and make new friends. It gives students the opportunity to learn from other students as well. A class is offered to those interested in peer education. Read below to learn how to be a peer educator and become a role model for fellow peers.

Congratulations Student Wellness Network

The Student Wellness Network is featured in recent issue of The Peer Educator publication. Click HERE to view the publication. The Student Wellness Network was mentioned in the publication because of the Eating Disorders Awareness Week program. 

Get Involved

The peer education program strives to promote all aspects of wellness by raising awareness and knowledge about healthier living through outreach and role modeling. The primary goal is to develop fun, interactive and educational programs that reach the entire BGSU community.

Peer educators present on various wellness topics, including nutrition, body image, alcohol and other drugs and sexual health. Become a member and find out what peer education is about!

How to Become a Peer Educator

  • After successfully completing HHS 4400 (a 2-credit hour class offered both Fall and Spring semesters), students may become peer educators.
  • While students are peer educators, they are required to attend a 1-hour meeting each week and complete a 1-hour office hour each week in the Wellness Connection.

Contact Faith Yingling at faithy@bgsu.edu for more information.

Contact Us

Mail: 214 Student Recreation Center
1411 Ridge Road
Bowling Green, OH 43403-0146
Email:  wellness@bgsu.edu
Phone: 419.372.9355 
Fax:
 419.372.9444