University students tackled overall personal wellness through an afternoon of interactive games Tuesday at the University Student Recreational Complex as part of The Tiger Games hosted by the Student Health Center’s Health Promotions Team.
Styled like “The Hunger Games,” students traveled to nine different districts to learn about campus resources that can assist them with environmental, spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, occupational, financial and multicultural wellness.
“We want our students to be able to navigate campus, so we want them to come learn about all the resources they have here that help them survive campus and be in complete wellness,” said Seirra Fowler, Health Promotion Coordinator.
When students reached a new district, resource volunteers stamped each student’s Tiger Games card. At the end, students dropped their cards off to enter a raffle to win a gift basket that contained gift cards, LSU paraphernalia, a free fitness training session and more.
Only students who traveled to all nine districts could enter to win a basket, as a way to encourage students to visit all of the districts offered, Fowler said.
Within the financial district, the UREC hosted the Student Financial Center and Campus Federal, who offered information on money management for college students.
“If [students] can get good information at a young age about budgeting and the dangers of credit cards, it will help prevent some aggravation later about being too far in debt,” said Brian Ainsworth, assistant vice president of business development at Campus Federal.
The Student Health Center’s Medical Clinic and the UREC presented students with physical wellness information. The Medical Clinic administered cholesterol and glucose health screenings, and the UREC had students engage in fitness challenges.
The social district administered free Scantrons and blue books at one of its tables, and aimed to show students the resources Student Government has to offer and how First Year Experience can help transition freshmen into college life.
The spiritual district focused on involving students in campus ministry. Volunteers asked students to evaluate their personal happiness through their journey of achieving the American dream, said history senior Abigail O’Neal.
“There is something more than the American dream and that there is an opportunity to have a relationship with God,” O’Neal said.
Stress management tips were offered through the emotional district, as well as a “Jeopardy!”-style game that provided students with information on sexual awareness.
“The Tiger Games made me aware of so many different resources and tips I can use to make my school experience the best it can be,” said mechanical engineering junior Jessica St. Julien.
“We want our students to be able to navigate campus so we want them to come learn about all the resources they have here that help them survive campus and be in complete wellness.”
The Student Health Center displays a sexual trivia wheel Tuesday at the Tiger Games in the LSU UREC.
