CARES Mental Health Student Wellness Ambassador

Diana

I became a Wellness Ambassador because our community is all about uplifting one another, and I think the world needs more of that. As wellness ambassadors, we share resources on mental health and remind people they are not alone, and sometimes you don't know who might need to hear that.

Inspirational Quote:

A quote that I truly love is "donde el alma sonríe," meaning go where your soul smiles. Sometimes we get stuck in places we don't want to be, due to fear or the unknown, but if the soul isn't happy, it's not the life for you. We all deserve to live a happy life, one that we want. Don't sell yourself short. You deserve it too :)

Jennifer

I'm majoring in Social Work & Human Services and became a Wellness Ambassador because I wanted to engage more with the campus community. As someone who's had personal experiences with mental health, I believe that its important to talk about, and being a Wellness Ambassador gives me the opportunity to help start these conversations. 

Wellness encompasses many things, but to me, some of the most important aspects are practicing self-care, having a trusted support network, and feeling safe enough to be yourself and thrive. 

Jordan

My Career Goal is to become a Psychologist or a Therapist.  Becoming a Wellness Ambassador has been the perfect first step, I’ve been able to help and support others when they need it along with spreading mental health awareness, which is what I’ve always wanted to do.

What does wellness mean to me:  Wellness to me means taking care of yourself, sometimes the world moves fast and there are so many things going on around you that you forget to focus on YOU. To me, wellness is all about listening to your body and being aware of how you feel and knowing how, and what to do to help yourself in that moment.

Joshua

I’m Joshua (he/him), and I’m a Psychology major with a goal of becoming a social worker. I became a Wellness Ambassador because I believe caring for our mental well-being positively impacts every part of life and the community around us. 

 Inspirational Quote: 

“we allow ourselves to love because it’s worth the risk even though there is a chance of loss or hurt we take the leap again and again because love is one of the best parts of being alive we don’t do it because it’s easy we do it because connection makes everything brighter” - yung pueblo

Juan

I'm a psychology major with the career goal of being a child therpist.  The reason I wanted to be a Wellness Ambassador was because I want to help create a healthier and more supportive environment for students. I also want to learn more about wellness myself and use that in my daily life.

To me, wellness means taking care of yourself as a whole person. It is not just about being physically healthy, but also mentally and emotionally.

KC

I’m KC and I’m a Psychology major planning to transfer to a UC.

I became a Wellness Ambassador to spread positivity and support people who may feel they have no one to lean on. To me, wellness means recognizing your worth and intentionally making yourself and your well-being a priority.

Inspirational Quote: 

"May your trials end in full bloom."

Leslie

I'm studying Social Work & Human Services and Liberal Arts with a goal of becoming a college counselor or elementary school social worker.

I love being part of the Wellness Ambassador community and making a real difference on our campus. We help students connect with campus resources, while also having mentors who advocate for us and support us along the way.

To me, wellness is the active pursuit of being in good health. I try to make intentional choices to take care of myself so that I can better care for my community, family, and future clients.

Paramjit

I'm a Psychology major with the career goal of being Clinical Psychiatrist

I became a Wellness Ambassador because I really enjoy helping people and being someone who they can feel comfortable talking to. I am being better at supporting people, because it is helping me to build my confidence, communication, and leadership skills.

It me wellness means taking care of myself mentally, emotionally, and physically. Also knowing when I need a break, and being able to express my feelings thoroughly.

Inspirational Quote: "No one is perfect, but learn from your mistakes." original by me haha :)

Puja

I'm majoring in Social Work & Human Services with a career goal of being a Social Worker or School Counselor

I became a Wellness Ambassador because I wanted to help in building a community where people feel seen and supported. In our everyday interactions with everybody on campus, I’ve felt that I’ve been able to meaningfully connect with and help people, and it feels so gratifying.

To me, wellness is a process of personal growth, and working on and finding what gives you the most fulfillment. 

Inspirational Quote: “The grass is greener wherever I go.”

This is an affirmation I’ve been living by a lot recently, and it has especially been helping whenever I struggled with indecision or confidence.

Ry

I majororing in both Psychology and Studio Arts and can imagine myself down the road with as a private practice psychologist and tattoo artist. 

I became a Wellness Ambassador out of my desire to bring others together, destigmatize mental health, and to help coordinate events that promote resources for them to be more accessible to the community.

To me, wellness is something that I am always striving to improve. Progress is never linear, and so I always try to find creative ways of allowing myself to heal.

Inspirational Quote: "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince" 

Savannah

I'm majoring in both Sociology as well as Social Work and Human Services, with the desire bo become a school counselor or school psychologits. 

I became a wellness ambassador to learn more about people and apply what ive learned into real impact. I care and want to andvocate for mental health and wellness, especially in youth spaces. 

Wellness to me means not ignoring my mind and body. When I get overwhelmed or overworked I take time to recognize it and decompress whether that is reading a book or going on a walk, even hanging with loved ones.

InspirationalQuote: “Let go of what you can’t control”

Sean

I'm a Psychology major with the goal of becoming an Liscensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) 

I became a Wellness Ambassador because I wanted to expand my opportunities and be helpful to my fellow students. 

Wellness to me means being in the best mindset to be able to succeed in and enjoy everything I do, be it relationships, classes, or my career. 

My favorite quote:  "A life that lives without doing anything is the same as a slow death."

I want to live my life to the fullest and experience everything there is. 

Zol 

I'm a psychology major and looking to be come a therapist. 

I became a Wellness Ambassador to help improve my skillset with connecting with others and to be more connect with people on campus

I believe wellness is things we do to take care of ourselves and our wellbeing's and through being able to create a space for ourselves we can help others create their own

A quote i like to live by is "Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet." - Bob Marley