Peer Education

Why become a certified Peer Health Educator?

Ohio University has a long tradition of peer health education.  Research has shown that college students learn and emulate healthy lifestyles as modeled by their peers. Why did current peer health educators become a peer?

  • To make new friends
  • Have fun
  • Gain leadership experience
  • Learn about health issues
  • Help their peers
  • Course credit
  • OHIO Honors participation credit
  • Improve public speaking skills
  • Looks awesome on a resume