Peer Educators
2016-2017
Major: Undeclared
"I make sure to burn more calories than I take in, and constantly drink water throughout the day to stay hydrated and many more reasons. I also limit the amount of fast/processed foods I eat, and meal prep with home cooked meals during the semester to avoid temptation with fried foods around campus."
Major: Exercise Science
"To stay healthy, I place a strong focus on physical exercise, improving my diet, eliminating unnecessary stress, and being mindful to my body."
Major: Biology
"I maintain my health both physically and mentally while living on campus. I encourage my friends around me to also engage in activities beneficial to health and remind them to seek out help when necessary."
Major: Nutrition
"I stay healthy by being educated on a variety of health topics and incorporating healthy habits into my life- things like staying hydrated, getting enough sleep, eating a well-balanced diet, and being active."
Major: Biology
"I became a Healthyhorn so that I can guide my peers towards a healthy lifestyle and ultimately help them make the best of their college experiences."
Major: Public Health
"Being healthy means to take care of yourself both physically and mentally by integrating healthy choices in your daily routine. I believe that good health is something that is achieved overtime by consistently incorporating a good diet, adequate rest, and physical exercise in your life."
Major: Public Health and Civil Engineering
"Everyday, I make sure to indulge in my share of broccoli stems and a conservative swig of the finest lukewarm water around. In order to stay healthy however, I make sure to incorporate some combination of fruits and/or veggies with each of my meals, ensuring that I am getting a well rounded source of vitamins and minerals."
Major: Psychology
"I am a Healthyhorn because I try to be a source of reliable and useful information as well as a role model for other students on campus in order to promote healthy behaviors and lifestyles in our community."
Major: Biomedical Engineering
"I am a Healthyhorn because I prioritize my own health as well as the health and well-being of those around me. I believe in educating and encouraging others to pursue healthy habits to achieve a happy lifestyle."
Major: Human Development and Family Sciences
"Being a Healthyhorn means taking care of your body as much as possible while in college. Educating yourself and those around you is important as well as taking actions to improve your health."
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Hometown: Katy, Texas
Hometown: Coppell, Texas
Hometown: Katy, Texas
Hometown: Katy, Texas
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Hometown: Pflugerville, Texas
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Hometown: Cypress, Texas
Hometown: Peoria, Illinois
Major: Chemistry
"Being healthy means to make sure you are not only feeling well and keeping up physically but mentally as well."
Major: English
"Being healthy means taking an active role in improving and maintaining your health."
Major: Nutrition
"I love volleyball and lifting, and find the majority of my free time consumed by scrimmages or weightlifting with friends. These past times give me the opportunity to meet new people, take care of my health, and have a blast."
Major: Human Development and Family Sciences
"In order to stay healthy, I try to eat healthy meals that I can easily prep and maintain a regular exercise routine. Additionally, I place huge importance on prioritizing sleep and managing stress through various fun and relaxing ways."
Major: Neuroscience and Biology
"To me, being healthy means caring for and nourishing your body so that it can continue helping you do the things you want without impediment."
Major: Biology
"Even though I am busy during the school year, I always try to make time to exercise and cook healthy meals for myself instead of eating out - after working out and eating good food I feel better about myself and feel more productive with my schoolwork."
Major: Nutrition
"To me, being healthy means loving yourself! When you have a positive body image, an optimistic outlook, and a balanced work-life schedule, it shows your physical and mental wellbeing are important to you, and that's what taking an active role in your health is."
Major: Public Health
"Being healthy to me means taking care of one's own body by nourishing it and protecting it from harm."
Major: Exercise Science
"Being healthy involves, physical, mental, and emotional health. Everyone needs to focus on being all around healthy lifestyle. Just focusing on one thing will lead to burn out."
Major: Biology
"I'm a Healthyhorn because I constantly look for new ways to take better care for myself now that I have more independence and nobody around to remind me to do so."
Hometown: Pasadena, Texas
Hometown: Sugar Land, Texas
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Hometown: Spring, Texas
Hometown: The Woodlands, Texas
Hometown: Southlake, Texas
Hometown: Truckee, California
Hometown: Cypress, Texas
Hometown: Abeline, Texas
Hometown: Dayton, Texas
