RecWell Stories
Entries
Janee Brewer
"Would I recommend OA trips to someone else? Yes, heck yes! As soon as we got back we all wanted to go back. OA trips are the way to go; they're perfect for spring break. You can meet new people and see places you never have..."
Kathryn Carey
"I have always been really active in the outdoors, but I have never had a community of people to enjoy doing those things with all the time. I have gained some really great friends who share the same passions and hobbies as..."
Taylor Dionise
"My success story is climbing and doing every hike [in Moab, UT on the Outdoor Adventures trip over spring break]! I participated to meet other like minded people who have a passion for exercise and being outdoors. Rec & Well has improved my college..."
Melanie Williams
"Participating in GVSU Outdoor Adventure's Moab Trip was one of the best decisions I could have made. Spending a week away from my phone in such a beautiful and relaxing environment made my life so much more stress free and enjoyable..."
Ali Herring
"Participating in RecWell has benefited me in several ways. All throughout my high school career I played sports and not having that in college came as a struggle for me. I wanted to find a program or service that would help me stay physically active..."
Meghan Pynnonen
"I participate in RecWell programs, utilize the GVSU Recreation Center, and swim laps in the GVSU pool in order to remain the best version of myself. I feel that I am a better coworker, friend, mom, etc. when I dedicate a small portion of each and..."
Sam Shamburg
"Recreation and Wellness has helped me become more involved in the GVSU community. When I'm in group ex classes, I know that nobody there is judging me if I have to modify an exercise or two, or if I'm not doing something perfectly. We're all there to..."
Layna Buthker
"College can be stressful, and having an option to work out on the downtown campus where I lived made a huge difference in my experience. Having an outlet to move your body completely changes your college experience! Participation is key. Having..."
Jake Stodgel
"I participate in Recreation & Wellness for the health benefits, remaining active, and finding daily energy. Recreation affords us the opportunity to bring people together regardless of how they identify, and puts us in situations where we coordinate..."
Lindsay Bogi
"Being a part of the GVSU Recreation community has helped me to incorporate exercise into my daily routine and live a healthier lifestyle. I love attending the group exercise classes that the Rec Center offers! The classes help keep me accountable and..."