This Gateway is designed for young women who want to practice and promote healthy and active lifestyles as the foundation of their college lives. Completing a personalized fitness and wellness assessment and creating an individualized life-vision map are part of this Gateway. Students have the opportunity to work with Physical Education, Dining Services, the Health Center, and other campus life offices to help learn and promote healthy lifestyle practices. Group Gateway experiences are designed to provide exposure to all facets of the wellness spectrum.
Who may apply? All who wish to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle and also wish to help others attain this lifestyle are invited to apply.
Will I take classes as part of the community? In addition to your academic schedule you also will take two required courses:
What extra-curricular activities will I be participating in? You will participate in health awareness activities such as planning the Girls and Women’s Health Fair and Wellness Walk in conjunction with the Women’s Health Virginia. You may also volunteer with the Women’s Health Initiative.
Where will I live? You will either live in Spencer or Woodson residence halls where you will meet other students who have an active lifestyle priority. Commuter students are welcome, as well.
Meet the staff. Mary VanNortwick, resident dietitian, certified wellness coach, PHE 102 instructor and assistant director of dining services associate, will be your community leader. Other faculty and staff in the Athletics and Wellness department will also be your guides.
Beyond the First Year. Continued work as Wellness mentors on campus. Assist the next freshman Women for Healthy Lifestyles community with programming.
How do I apply? Talk with your admissions counselor and let her know this choice is for you. Or email firstyear@mbc.edu to pose questions or to tell them of your choice.
To help you on your pathway to learn more about wellness at MBC, visit www.mbc.edu/wellness/. To find out what athletic opportunities available on campus, visit www.mbc.edu/athletics.
