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Are you interested in advocating for student well-being in your school?
Join the Challenge Success Student Ambassador Program!
High school students today are under a mound of academic pressure and stress, whether that’s about college applications or future careers. Many schools fail in providing adequate support for students struggling to balance rigorous coursework, extracurriculars, and their mental health. Ambassadors will enhance their leadership and advocacy skills; Promote open discussions about academic pressure and well-being; and Encourage changes in school environments to reduce academic stress.
What is the Challenge Success Ambassador Program?
Role and Responsibilities
Each ambassador will have the following responsibilities:
- Advocate: Raise awareness of toxic academic environments.
- Educate: Lead workshops on well-being and stress management.
- Lead: Organize events to promote healthy school cultures.
- Mentor: Support and guide peers in managing academic pressure.
Perks and Details
- Get access to Media Kits and Customizable Curriculums
- Advocate at your school for better mental and physical health support
- Mitigate the detrimental effects of toxic academic environments
- Join a community of likeminded and equally passionate peers!
- Time commitment is 1 hour per month, October-March of the academic year.
Curriculum Overview
- Curriculum #1 – Strategies to Reduce Stress and Build Resilience
- Curriculum #2 – The Myth of Success: College Admissions
- Curriculum #3 – Time Management Tips for Busy Students
- Curriculum #4 – Understanding the Importance of Sleep
- Curriculum #5 – Coping with Academic Pressure
- Curriculum #6 – Building a Growth Mindset
- Curriculum #7 -Finding Balance: Extracurricular Activities and Academics
- Curriculum #8 – Navigating Peer Pressure and Competition
- Curriculum #9 – Fostering Well-Being in Student Athletes
- Curriculum #10 – The Role of Play and Downtime in Student Well-Being
- Curriculum #11 – Overcoming a Race of Failure
- Curriculum #12 – Redefining Success: Well-Being Over Perfection