Analyzing the Weight Perception of College Students

In the spring of 2019, I completed research with a nutrition professor at Central Michigan University. During my undergraduate education, I had always heard about students assisting faculty with research but did not necessarily think about doing it myself. When the opportunity presented itself to me to complete research with Dr. Najat Yehia, I did …

Leadership Minor Capstone Project

At Central Michigan University, I have been working towards obtaining a leadership minor since the beginning of my undergraduate education. The final capstone class of the leadership minor requires students to pick a leadership project of their choice they will work on for the entirety of a semester. For my project, I decided to dip …

Oppression: Roots and Impact (HDF 110)

HDF 110 was one of my favorite classes at Central Michigan University. This class discussed a variety of different issues that dealt with oppression in the United States. We discussed issues like racism, sexism, homosexism, as well as the oppression of those with disabilities and the elderly. We had a variety of class discussions where …

Leadership is about having a servant’s heart.

One of the reasons I love being a member of the Leader Advancement Scholarship (LAS) program is because not only is community service encouraged, but it is expected from its members. Ever since I was a young girl, I have enjoyed giving back to others and serving people in my community. It is important for …

Leading an RSO as President

In 2017,  I became a member of the Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (SAND) at Central Michigan University. SAND is a student organization that provides professional opportunities for dietetics majors and nutrition minors looking to get more involved. Becoming a member of this organization in 2017 was a big step for me because I …

Recruiting Students for LAS

Every year, members of the Leader Advancement Scholarship (LAS) program have the opportunity to serve on a committee team for the Leadership Institute. There are a variety of teams to get involved with, each team offering a diverse set of opportunities. This year, I wanted to take my involvements a step further and serve as …

The Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

For the past two years, I have been a member of the Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (SAND). SAND is the professional student organization at CMU for dietetics majors and nutrition minors. In this organization, students have the opportunity to listen to professionals in the field of dietetics and gain valuable leadership and volunteer …

Servant Leadership in 2018/2019

I believe one of the most human things we can all do is help others. When people are in need, it is important to show compassion and empathy. During my junior year at CMU, I have been able to serve others on a variety of occasions. Each experience has taught me something different about the …

Project Mind Grow

As I am working towards becoming a registered dietitian, I am continuously searching for new opportunities to help me in my future field. Something I love about dietetics is that there are so many different career opportunities, which are centered around three main components: clinical, community, and foodservice. In order to get more experience in …

Improving Personal Health

I am sure we have all felt stuck at some point in our health journey. Keeping motivation can be difficult when life throws challenges at you. Here are some steps you can take to stay on track with your health goals: Journal. Write down you goals and keep track of your progress. Write about how …