Peer Educators
2015-2016

Major: Economics
Hometown: Dallas, TX

"Not only am I an open advocate for positive lifestyle choices, I lead by example by implementing them in my life and promoting them in my Greek organization."

Major: Biochemistry
Hometown: Houston, TX

"I'm a Healthyhorn when I can educate my peers on common health myths and show them through my lifestyle how to lead a healthy life."

Major: Health and Society
Hometown: Del Rio, TX

"To me, being healthy means being happy and confident in your own body. Health is not achieved by looking a certain way; rather, it is achieved by bringing together various aspects of your life in balance."

Major: Biology
Hometown: Austin, TX

"Someone who is healthy lives a balanced lifestyle, which meant they remain hydrated, sleep properly, maintain stable emotional and social health, while also eating foods that keep the body well-nourished and thriving."

Major: Accounting
Hometown: Houston, TX

"Being a Healthyhorn is being educated, being aware, and being a resource to others."

Major: Nutrition/Public Health
Hometown: San Antonio, TX

"I supply my community with accurate and reliable information and work to promote healthy lifestyles and actions."

Major: Nursing
Hometown: Arlington, TX

"Knowing how to by physically and emotionally healthy is especially difficult in college, but that balance is what we should aim for!"

Major: Biochemistry
Hometown: El Paso, TX

"I try to engage in behaviors that will allow my body to function at its best. For example, I try to sleep at least 7 hours a night, I eat nutritious foods, engage in relaxing, fun activities, participate in physical activity and try to smile, laugh, and enjoy life day by day."

Major: Biochemistry/Anthropology
Hometown: Houston, TX

"I'd like to think that the changes made today on campus will make a lasting impact in the lives of Longhorns and the culture of our university."

Major: Biology
Hometown: San Antonio, TX

"To me, being healthy is more than just eating an apple and doing a couple of crunches at the gym. Being healthy pertains to an overall sense of wellbeing of the body and mind."

Major: Human Biology/Economics
Hometown: Houston, TX

"I am a Healthyhorn because I think a healthy community is the prerequisite to a happy community. I also believe that team work is the best way to reinforce a positive message across campus!"

Major: Nutrition/Public Health
Hometown: Dripping Springs, TX

"Being healthy, to me, means taking the time and putting in effort to take care of my body and overall health."

Major: Nutrition/Public Health
Hometown: San Antonio, TX

"Healthy, to me, means taking care of our bodies and minds with a combination of physical, mental, emotional and daily work towards a healthy life."

Major: Biomedical Engineering
Hometown: Houston, TX

"I am always on the lookout for convenient, fast, and healthy eats to stay energized. The quality of the food anyone eats has a huge impact on how he or she feels and how he or she performs."

Major: Computational Biology
Hometown: San Antonio, TX

"I am a Healthyhorn because I try and act as a role model for students on campus and promote healthy behaviors."

Major: Neuroscience
Hometown: Plano, TX

"To me, being healthy means being aware: being aware of your body, its needs, what you put into it, and how to get the most out of it."

Major: Business/Economics
Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan

"Being healthy means taking good care of both my mind and my body. It is something that we all have to work for to acquire, so I like to take action early and wisely."

Major: Biology
Hometown: The Woodlands, TX

"I am a Healthyhorns because I eat healthfully, take care of my mental health, and care about the health of other UT students."