How college became equated with partying is examined in detail. The influence of television, movies, music, advertising, cultural inheritance, tribal initiation and peer pressure are considered. Through group interaction and games common causes are isolated, then in small groups participants brainstorm innovative ways to alter negative social expectations by choosing strategies that proactively create an atmosphere for positive behavioral change in peer culture on campus.
Social marketing is discussed in detail.
Tune Up or Stress Out Powerful techniques for managing and reducing stress get uncovered during this workshop. First, common college stressors are isolated in a fun, interactive group session. Then, once identified, creative solutions are found through smaller, peer brainstorming sessions. The final step refines the most common tools for stress management, adding proven mainstream techniques, to equip participants with concrete methods to deal with stress in college and over the long haul. The Magic of Possibility Goal setting is the theme of this exciting workshop.