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Molly Benefield
"I became a Peer Educator because I enjoy interacting with my fellow students. I believe the Peer Educators provide an invaluable service to the students of JSU."



Leah Byars
"I became a Peer Educator so I could get out on campus and show eveyone that they have options. They do not have to conform to the stereotypical college image, but they can be their own person."



Kristina Cothran
"I became a Peer Educator because I wanted to make a positive impace on people's lives and the choices they make."



Ashley Gaither
"I became a Peer Educator because it is a great opportunity to be a positive influence on campus."



Jasmine George
"I chose to be a Peer Educator because I wanted to help others. I thought being a Peer Educator would be a great experience. I also wanted to learn things that I might not have taken the time out to learn myself."


Adrienne Harris
"I became a Peer Educator because in high school I was a peer mediator, which serves the same puropose as the peer educators in being there for your peers. It is so much easier for students to confide in their peers rather than to adults who don't seem to understand the many stressors college students have. I wanted to educate myself as well as others about stress, drugs, STDs, and alcohol, which are all things that could put a tragic end to someone's life if they don't have the proper knowledge to prevent it."



Meredith Harvey
"I chose to be a Peer Educator because I really enjoy helping people make smart, educated choices. As well as helping other people, I have helped myself as well."



Christi Jackson
"I chose to be a Peer Educator because, I wanted the opportunity to educate my peers. Hopefully, that will promote responsible behavior and healthy living."



Alina Lackey
"I became a Peer Educator because of the opportunity to talk to my peers about problems that affect not only them, but me as well, and while I am teaching them, I am learning from them."



Kassi McKenzie
"I chose to be a Peer Educator because I want to make a positive difference in the university community. I want to represent myself as a responsible leader who is easily approachable."



Latoya Meikle
"The reason why I became a Peer Educator is to educate my peers about sex, drugs, sexual abuse, so they can be aware of all these things that are going on in their enviroment and socities, so they can pass this information on to their family members and friends."



Lindsey Minton
"I chose to become a Peer Educator because I know several people that have made poor decisions in their lives, and I don't want to see others end up that way."



Amanda Mowery
"I became a Peer Educator to educate myself as well as others on how to make the right choices. Peer Educators has given me the chance to get involved on campus by helping others."



Sharonica Neeley
"I chose to be a Peer Educator because I love the thrill of giving knowledge. Also, by giving knowledge on a specific topic I am helping people in a particular area."



Jessica Peoples
"I chose to be a Peer Educator because I wanted to help people with issues like sex, alcohol, depression, and other things that affect college students."



D'Angelo Smith
"I chose to be a Peer Educator because I wanted to show students that it is easy to make wise, educated decisions and to be safe while in college."



Chris Stokes
"I chose to be a Peer Educator to educate young people about the dangers and risks involved with college."



Spencer Tinsley
"I became a Peer Educator because I wanted to help my fellow students at JSU to become aware of dangerous situations and teach students how to make wise decisions."



Davis Varner
"I chose to be a Peer Educator because there is a need for young people to know how to handle things in life that come their way. I also enjoy knowing that I am doing something to give back to the community.



Terrence Windham
"I wanted to become a Peer Educator because I wanted to help my friends and fellow students. I also wanted to provide a way for students to communicate with other students freely."



Shevon Young
"I became a Peer Educator to inform my peers on the very important issues needed to know in life and on college campuses. I also loved the idea that I will be learning a lot and staying informed on all issues."