Healthy Living Network
Students in the Healthy Living Network Living-Learning Community are committed to their health and choose a lifestyle that supports achieving their individual potential in all aspects of wellness—both mental and physical. The community accepts first-year students.

Health Iowa/Student Health Service, Recreational Services, and the Department of Health and Sports Studies will support students through connections to faculty and staff and by providing healthy options for involvement, activities, and discussions.

Students who choose to live in this environment are expected to practice and promote healthy choices and a healthy community.

Complete one of two required courses
Participating students are required to enroll in one of these courses:

• Team Building Challenge—This course is designed to help students get to know one another and create a bond not otherwise possible in the academic setting. Students will experience leadership roles using different ice breakers, games, and skill-building initiatives. The High Adventure Challenge Course is located on the Hawkeye Campus near the Hawkeye Recreation Fields.
• Resiliency and Your College Experience—Research has shown that highly resilient individuals have an advantage when faced with life challenges. This course will provide an overview of resiliency and hardiness theories and help students define components of psychological “fitness”.
  

Activities may include:

• Field trips
• Use of recreational space for games or events
• Discounted membership to campus fitness centers
• Special educational trips and weekend courses
• Interaction with faculty and staff

First-year students accepted
This community accepts first-year students only.

How to apply
Indicate this living-learning community preference on your On-Campus Housing Application and Contract.

For more information
For more information, send an e-mail to Rob DuBay at Recreational Services (319-335-8387) or Joe-Cilek at Health and Sport Studies (319-335-9181).