Why and How USU students should get involved

TEAM mentoring is a great opportunity for USU students for numerous reasons. The mentoring program gives wonderful experience that becomes an asset to any resume. Especially for USU students looking to get into education, counseling, or a number of related fields, TEAM provides firsthand knowledge about what certain future careers may entail. Furthermore, TEAM allows USU students to become a part of the community and serve. The atmosphere of working with the high school students to ease their troubles regarding high school and college preparation is so rewarding. Seeing the difference one can make in others lives with a bit of extra listening and effort enhance self-worth and outlook on life. Additionally, by signing up through a group known as AmeriCorps, USU students can earn a scholarship by being a part of TEAM that can help them further their own education. AmeriCorps members sign up for certain hourly commitments to be completed within a years time. Getting involved in TEAM mentoring is easy! By contacting the program coordinators, anyone can start the simple online application process today!

Health and Nutrition

Part of the TEAM’s goals are to create a healthy and physical environment in order to form good lifelong habits within its members. There is no doubt that living a healthy lifestyle is very important in helping to relieve stress, become physically fit, and reduce the risk of certain diseases.

Every meeting, there are a variety of healthy snacks provided for the students and a portion of our time together dedicated to physical activity of some sort. Since I have become a mentor I’ve had the opportunity to participate in Yoga, basketball, missionary tag, dodge ball, and capture the flag. 

There are so many options when it comes to physical activity, many that don’t even make you feel like you’re exercising! TEAM coordinators and mentors are open to any ideas students can bring to meetings that involve physicality. This portion of our time together really is the most enjoyable, in my opinion. Not only are the students getting their exercise with fun activities, but they are also learning about teamwork and leadership!