Health and wellness inform university students
Be with people who bring out the best in you, not the stress in you.
The Texas A&M University – Kingsville (TAMUK) Student Health and Wellness department came together with Campus Activities Board (CAB) to host a fun-filled, informing event.
In previous years, the event attracted several students who enjoyed the stress-related information and resources given to them throughout finals week.
During the time spent preparing for the return of the stress-free zone, this year’s turnout might have been the most successful one yet.
Public relations coordinator for CAB Carmela Martinez said the event planning may have been the most challenging part but enjoyed the overwhelming support.
“An event like this one is very fun and exciting. Especially being able to collaborate with other departments and achieve the goals we set for ourselves. While hosting the stress-free zone event comes with lots of great communication between our teams,” Martinez said. “We (CAB) usually do really big events, so getting the opportunity to be a part of something a little bit smaller was extremely refreshing. Our mission was to allow students the opportunity to hear of the resources offered during finals week and healthy ways to cope with stress, especially the help offered by student health and wellness.”
The stress-free zone was enjoyed by hundreds of students who had the opportunity to receive free goodie bags, informing brochures and the chance to smash plates in the mobile rage room.
Carolina Galaviz, a student worker at health and wellness, said the purpose of the event was to inform and inspire students on ways to overcome stress.
“Student health and wellness understand that this time of year is considered the most stressful for college students all over the country. We would like our student body at TAMUK to remember the counseling services offered and the outlets they are available to receive,” Galaviz said. “There was plenty of information given out about what exactly we put into our bodies that we may think is healthy but is really not. There were booths set up discussing the ways we should deal with stress whether it is a walk in the park or a moment of relaxation by meditating. We received a lot of great feedback and as always, look forward to the years to come.”
Students who attended the stress-free zone event were required to scan a QR code before they began touring all the booths located underneath the pavilion.
As they would make their way to each location, every booth provided tips and advice on how to manage stress, deal with life skills and how to use resources provided by several departments on campus.
Skyland Kapsel, an undergraduate student, said the layout of the event was strategically designed to allow students to visit each tent before experiencing the thrill of smashing a plate.
“I have always heard really great things about this event. I was really excited to attend this year, especially when I heard that there would be a mobile rage room involved. There was no better way I could think of to release my stress other than to throw a plate directly onto the floor,” Kapsel said. “Finals week will always get the best of me but after today’s event, I feel more prepared than past years.”
