HPW Student Internship Experience – Suzanne Schreiner Summer 17′ Interning at LiFE OF HOPE was one of the best learning experiences of my college career. The small office (only 1 full-time employee – the founder/executive director) allowed me to develop an amazing relationship with my supervisor as she mentored me professionally and personally. I was […]
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HPW Internship: YMCA-Stevens Point
HPW Student Internship Experience – Amanda Grubba 16′ Interning at the Stevens Point Area YMCA (SPYMCA) has been a wonderful experience so far. I have had a variety of responsibilities and learning opportunities. I have used an assortment of skills that I learned throughout the HPW program, including some I didn’t think I would ever […]
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HPW Student Internship Experience – Lindsay Larson Summer 17′ Interning at Treehaven as the Garden Coordinator has allowed me to leverage my expertise surrounding sustainability, wellness, and horticulture into a position that has helped both Treehaven and myself take a step forward in the local food movement. We are growing food for students, staff, and […]
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HPW Student Internship Experience – Louis Lang Summer 17′ Interning at L.I.F.Training (Lift) has given me the opportunity to train clients, learn how to run and manage a small private owned business, and work on the marketing side of a business. I have been able to use many of the skills I have learned at […]
More...HPW Internship: Ascension-Ministry Health Care
Overall Goal of internship At completion of this internship, the intern will gain an excellent understanding and knowledge of how Ascension – Ministry Health Care provides a variety of health and wellness programs to employees/community-sponsored events. The intern will gain experience in behavior change facilitation including assessment, recommendation, intervention and referral, and will create promotional […]
More...HPW Internship: Green County Aging and Disability Resource Center
HPW Student Internship Experience – Lizzy Dale Summer 17′ Interning at the ADRC has offered an extensive variability of experiences and great learning opportunities. While at the ADRC I worked closely with the Wellness & Prevention Specialist doing a wide variety of tasks using the knowledge and skills I have attained from UWSP. While interning, […]
More...HPW Internship: YMCA-Camp Glacier Hallow
HPW Student Internship Experience – Caroline Chalk Summer 17′ As an intern at Camp Glacier Hollow, in Stevens Point, I was given the opportunity to create wellness programs for children. The camp, overlooking a lake, features activities such as archery, slingshots, boating and a challenge course. Every summer there is one week of resident camp […]
More...HPW Internship: Oneida Family Fitness
HPW Student Internship Experience – Cody Demuth Fall 17′ I greatly enjoyed my time interning with Oneida Family Fitness and Recreation. Not only did I gain the confidence to work with people in a variety of health and wellness settings, I was also able to utilize the skills I learned through my classes and experiences […]
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HPW Student Internship Experience – Jake Damask Fall 17′ Interning at QuadMed has been eye opening and also a learning experience. While working for QuadMed I have been primarily stationed in Wausau at the Greenheck Onsite Health Center. During my internship I have had varying responsibilities. These responsibilities have included: wellness coaching, personal training, group […]
More...HPW Internship: YMCA-West Bend
HPW Student Internship Experience – Wesley Titus Spring 17′ Interning at the Kettle Moraine YMCA was an amazing experience to learn from people working with many different wellness journeys. I was able to work at West Bend Mutual insurance, Alloy training at the Y, group training, live strong, Diabetes Prevention training, and was able to […]
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