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The Lifestyle Advisor
Program is the largest all-volunteer service-learning group at Western
Washington University.
Lifestyle Advisors are diverse student leaders who come from all majors.
What they have in common are these characteristics:
- They care about health.
- They care about people.
- They are trained for practical work experience.
- They are committed to making a difference in your world.
Hours and Location:
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Old Main 560
(360) 650-2993
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Frequently
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What
is the Lifestyle Advisor program?
Who are the Lifestyle Advisors?
What level of commitment will I be making as a Lifestyle
Advisor?
How can I become a Lifestyle Advisor?
What happens once I am accepted into the LIfestyle Advisor
program?
What are the benefits of being a Lifestyle Advisor?
What is the Lifestyle Advisor program? top of page
The Lifestyle Advisor program is a group of Western students who are committed to enhancing their own health and the health of Western's community. Lifestyle Advisors care about health and, more importantly, about people.
Who are the Lifestyle Advisors? top of page
Lifestyle Advisors are peer health educators who come from all academic majors, bringing their unique skills and diverse perspectives into their health promotion projects. Through intensive and extensive training, Lifestyle Advisors learn to use their health knowledge to assist other students and to increase the "health literacy" of Western's campus community. Each peer educator gains valuable hands-on experience in leadership, group facilitation, public speaking, peer counseling, social marketing, and outreach.
What level of commitment will I be making as a Lifestyle Advisor? top of page
Lifestyle Advisors are expected to commit to one year of service. However, many of our students participate in the program for the duration of their college career. Lifestyle Advisors volunteer about three hours of service to other Western students and the community each week. In addition, they meet one hour each week with their topic group team.
How can I become a Lifestyle Advisor? top of page
Recruitment for the Lifestyle Advisor program begins in January with a series of 30-minute information sessions. Information session leaders explain the program, review the commitments and expectations required of a Lifestyle Advisor, and answer any questions. You can only receive an application by attending one of the information sessions. Upon returning your completed application, you will be notified of your status within three weeks.
What
happens once I am accepted into the Lifestyle Advisor program?
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Once you are accepted into the LA program, your next step is to take Health Education 250: Health of the College Student, offered only in Spring quarter. This course explores the philosophy of Prevention and Wellness Services and its approach to the health issues that college students experience. Following your successful completion of the course, you will be assigned to a specific topic group (e.g., Stress in Balance). Just before Fall quarter, you will be required to participate in an intensive and extensive training session to prepare you for your work as a Lifestyle Advisor. The training session involves discussion, lecture, facilitation, role-playing, and presentation.
What are the benefits of being a Lifestyle Advisor? top of page
Many of our students tell us that their experience with the Lifestyle Advisor program was the highlight of their college career. The connections they make both with the University and with other students only accentuate the knowledge and experience they obtained in health education. There are many reasons students get involved with the Lifestyle Advisor program, including that the program:
- Helps you feel connected with Western's campus
- Gives you an opportunity to promote healthy behaviors
- Provides concrete experience you can speak about when interviewing for jobs and graduate school