The Honors College Student Wellness Committee was developed based on findings from a six-week mental health task force that indicated a desire for more peer-support initiatives. The Wellness Committee is composed of a diverse group of Honors College students, including embedded H.O.P.E. Peer Mental Health Educators. The Wellness Committee's goals are to foster a culture of wellness in the Honors College and to dismantle the stigmas surrounding mental health. Throughout the year, the Wellness Committee organizes numerous programs and initiatives, such as, Honors College Wellness Week, which puts on a series of programs focusing on the 9-dimensions of wellness, Wellness coffee breaks, Wellness Wednesday social media takeovers, and other wellness advocacy related events. In addition, the Wellness Committee leads a chapter of Letters to Strangers, which is a global, youth-run organization committed to destigmatizing mental illness through peer letter writing campaigns.
Meet Our Wellness Committee Members
Allyson Schulman
Secretary
Arianna Entero (‘25 SAS/HC) is a sophomore pursuing a major in Pyschology and minors in Developmental Pyschology and Health & Society. She is dedicated to establish her own private practice in Clinical Psychology specializing in Human Development in the future. Born and raised in the Philippines, she migrated to the United States to achieve better academic opportunities. Currently, she is enrolled at the Honors College and strives to be a well-rounded student. Besides being President of the HC Student Wellness Committee, she is also Secretary for Rutgers UNICEF, an HC Ally Mentor, and a member of Mother’s Touch Marketing Team. Arianna loves Taylor Swift and identifies as an iced coffee connoisseur and an astrology or travel enthusiast among other things. She hopes to assist other students in regards to wellness during her time at Rutgers.
Rachel Schulman is a sophomore majoring in History/Political Science and pursuing a pre-law track. She aspires to work as a constitutional law attorney in cases surrounding civil liberties and civil rights. In addition to being a member of the Wellness Committee, she is involved in the Honors College via HC Speaks and as a Changemaking Mentor for First Year Students. She also works as an Aresty Research Assistant and is Secretary of the Rutgers University Moot Court Association. In her free time, you can usually find her reading, drinking iced coffee, spending time with friends, or keeping in touch with her large family.
Amanda Sisco is a first year at the Honors College and is very excited to be a part of the Wellness Committee. Amanda grew up in a small town near Long Beach Island, New Jersey and graduated from Pinelands Regional High School. Throughout high school she was dedicated to her studies and she plans on continuing her education with a major in biology to pursue a career in the medical field. Outside of school she enjoys several extracurricular activities such as running, horseback riding, playing soccer, and doing art. The importance of mental health and wellness is a very large part in Amanda‘s life and she is excited to share her knowledge with Rutgers and the Honors College community.
Allyson Schulman (‘25 SAS/HC) is a sophomore intending to major in Psychology and minor in Creative Writing. Besides serving as the Secretary of the HC Wellness Committee, she is also a Learning Assistant and a Grader for the Mathematics Department. In her free time, she enjoys trying new Starbucks drinks, watching movies, and going for long walks on the beach. Allyson is excited to help cultivate a culture of mental and physical wellness throughout the Honors College and Rutgers as a whole.
Becoming a Wellness Committee Member
Being a part of the Wellness Committee means serving as an active member in ensuring the Honors College is fostering a strong culture of wellness. The Wellness Committee has begun their recruitment cycle for the 2022-2023 academic year. Successful applicants to the Student Wellness Committee will be invited to attend Committee meetings and serve as an active member in ensuring the Honors College is fostering a strong culture of wellness. All Committee members should be available to meet weekly on Fridays from 12pm-1pm.
Other Important dates you would need to attend/support:
- Residential Student Leader Training on May 16, 2022 (Virtual)
- Fall and Spring Student Leader Summits
- Support Honors College Welcome Days events from August 31-September 5, 2021 (Tentative)
Application
The Student Wellness Committee is recruiting for the 2022-2023 school year!
The application will close on April 15th.
Apply by April 15th
Questions?
If you have questions, please contact inclusion.honorscollege@rutgers.edu.