1. Why did you decide to get involved with the Health Promotion Team?
I decided to get involved in the Health Promotion Team because I am very passionate about prioritizing our wellbeing. I am also very interested in media design and promotion, so I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to combine two topics I feel passionate about.

2. What do you do to stay well as a student?
I know it’s hard to prioritize our health as university students, but it is possible. Something I do to stay well as a student is block a specific time during the week to focus on self-care and practicing my hobbies.

3. What’s some advice for incoming students?
My advice for any incoming students is to take advantage of all the Carleton resources available and prioritize your health!

4. Hobbies outside of work
My hobbies include crocheting, reading, hanging out with friends, and watching movies!

1. Why did you decide to get involved with the Health Promotion Team?
As a psychology student, I read a lot of research on student wellness. It comes up incredibly often that students are at high risk for struggling with mental health— even when on-campus wellness resources are available. I see the Health Promotion Team as a valuable opportunity to address this issue at Carleton by raising awareness about mental health and the available mental health resources and services on-campus. These resources can be life saving and life changing, so the more students who feel comfortable accessing them, the better!

2. What do you do to stay well as a student?
One simple and quick thing that I do each and every day to stay well is taking my vitamins each morning! They help my body and mind function well, which is super important to me. Vitamin C, D, Zinc, Iron, etc… I probably take about 10 vitamins every day— it’s not excessive, I promise!

3. What’s some advice for incoming students?
As a university student, make sure to set aside time to care for yourself during the school year. And yes, that means during exam season too. Stress can really take a toll on you, mentally and physically, so it’s important to make self-care and compassion a priority, especially as a student. Completing school work can be a lot more difficult if your body and mind are struggling.

4. Hobbies outside of work
A fun fact about me is that I absolutely adore the Carleton University Therapy Dog Program! I often visit at least one therapy dog every day. If you see me at a session, feel more than welcome to say hi!

1. Why did you decide to get involved with the Health Promotion Team?
I joined the Health Promotion Team because I am passionate about health and wellness, and I would like to use the knowledge that I’ve gained from my program to foster a healthy campus environment.

2. What do you do to stay well as a student?
To stay well as a student, I take wellness breaks.

3. What’s some advice for incoming students?
My advice to new incoming students is to set healthy boundaries and make time for self-care.

4. Hobbies outside of work
I love swimming and re-watching my favorite shows

1. Why did you decide to get involved with the Health Promotion Team?
After I ‘ve completed my studies, I hope to have a career where I can be either researching health psychology or directly working with individuals to help improve their well-being. By working in this role, I hope to learn more about topics such as sexual health, mental health, and general healthy lifestyle choices while also interacting with the Carleton University community.

2. What do you do to stay well as a student?
One thing I always try and do is ensure that I always set a little bit of time aside for myself every day. Whether it be engaging in one of my hobbies or simply talking with a friend, I try and set aside time where I do not have to worry about anything school or work related.

3. What’s some advice for incoming students?
1Get involved with clubs, teams, and societies! It’s the best and easiest way to make connections and meet new people.
If you want to have the least stressful experience with university, always plan ahead! Check each syllabus you receive from all your classes and make note of all important dates and deadlines,. That way, you can plan to work ahead on assignments that might be due during busy weeks.

4. Hobbies outside of work
I love baking and have an amazing butterscotch brownie recipe!
I also enjoy going for hikes in the Ottawa-Gatineau area! My favourite trail is Pink Lake.

1. Why did you decide to get involved with the Health Promotion Team?
I am deeply passionate about promoting community well-being and possess a significant interest in mental health advocacy. This dedication led me to join the Health Promotion Team, where I strive to create a supportive environment for students. I believe personal health is as crucial as academic success and am committed to initiatives that highlight this balance. Being a part of this team would allow me to apply my knowledge and skills meaningfully, support my peers’ well-being, and gain valuable experience that aligns with my goals.

2. What do you do to stay well as a student?
In order to function well as a student, I follow a simple rule of mine, which I like to call the three Ps; Prioritize, Plan and be Patient. As a student with so much on your plate, one needs to prioritize their tasks and plan accordingly. At the same time, being patient with yourself and with your plans is equally essential in order to maintain one’s mental peace. A crucial part of functioning well as a student is when one learns how to wait and still grow positively even if things don’t go your way. This is hard to understand at first, but I have learnt a lot with this technique, both as a student and otherwise.

3. What’s some advice for incoming students?
One never stops learning I’d say, even when it comes to university life. However, one thing I’d like to highlight is that a student should be ambitious and enthusiastic about their goals but be sure to cut yourself some slack at times. Choosing to go to a university is a great achievement in itself and the fact that you are listening to older students like myself narrate their experience, is a sign that you are passionate to grow. Hence, I would say, dream, have wonderful goals for yourself, be it scoring a perfect score, or earning to get yourself something you’ve always wanted and challenging yourself. However, don’t forget to enjoy every moment, even the upsetting ones. You will look back and laugh at those moments later.

4. Hobbies outside of work
Apart from work or studies, I have several interests which include making art, writing poetry or learning the choreography for my favorite dancing jams. I’m also a big fan of horror shows or crime documentaries. Some fun facts about me would be that I run a small business of handcrafted jewelry and I absolutely love to crack dad jokes!

1. Why did you decide to get involved with the Health Promotion Team?
I joined the Health Promotion team to get more involved on campus and to share helpful tips on health and wellness. By doing so, I hope to help other students like me care for their health while pursuing academic responsibilities.

2. What do you do to stay well as a student?
I find that consistency in exercise has helped me tremendously in maintaining my well-being as a student.

3. What’s some advice for incoming students?
I would advise incoming students to ask for help when they need it. When things get overwhelming, make time for yourself to do things you enjoy, whether it is spending some time in nature, having a workout session, or watching a great show.

4. Hobbies outside of work
Apart from working out, I am also an avid reader, and I love learning about art and cultures from around the world.

1. Why did you decide to get involved with the Health Promotion Team?
I decided to get involved with the Health Promotion Team because I am passionate about health and well-being and enjoying working with diverse populations when it comes to their health needs. I am particularly interested in the benefits of physical activity, not just physically, but mentally, emotionally, and socially. I hope to use my time with the team to explore ways to make physical activity more fun and accessible for the Carleton student population.

2. What do you do to stay well as a student?
To stay well as a student, I try to utilize my free time by staying active and prioritizing my hobbies. When school gets especially stressful, I make sure that I take wellness breaks when studying or working, and ensure I am getting plenty of rest to function.

3. What’s some advice for incoming students?
As a fifth-year student here at Carleton, my advice for incoming students is to take advantage of your time here in university, because it goes by fast. Use the resources available to you to maximize your time here at school and try to join clubs or teams to make new friends and build your community.

4. Hobbies outside of work
Outside of my schoolwork, I am a member of the Carleton Varsity Women’s Rugby Team and played four years on the Varsity Women’s Hockey team here at Carleton. I enjoy all things sports and physical activity, and love being a part of a team environment.