Group Description

Categories: Academic and Educational, Health and Wellness

The Alcohol & College Life program is comprised of peer educators who promote and teach the online course, Alcohol & College Life. The course aims to help students through the transition to college life. Students are encouraged to think critically about the pros and cons as they make their own decisions instead of just “following the herd.”

Group's principal activities, events, or programs:

1.) Promote and teach the Alcohol & College Life course on campuses throughout the region.
2.) Facilitate face-to-face extra credit sessions where the students may come to discuss topics related to Alcohol & College Life.
3.) Get involved with campus events like Welcome Week and Spring Jam Kick Off.

How this group's activities benefit the University community:

Alcohol & College Life strives to educate students about the effects of drinking on one’s health, social life, and academics.

How this group fits into its categories:

Alcohol & College Life is a one-credit online course offered through the Division of Epidemiology and Community Health. It is geared towards first and second year students and aims to:
1.) Share unbiased information and practical prevention strategies with students
2.) Support students who do not drink
3.) Reinforce safety skills and prevent negative outcomes among students who do drink
4.) Counter dangerous myths and negative behaviors regarding use of alcohol and other drugs
5.) Refer students to helpful campus resources as necessary

How to get involved with this group:

Apply for a position on the Alcohol & College Life team (must be eligible for student employment at the University of Minnesota and meet other job qualifications; check the student employment website for details)