This course is actually one of the courses I was looking forward to the most this summer (I'm also taking biostat, policy, and another 209 topic course). Not only would it fulfill my credit requirement, but it also is something I'm very interested in. I find myself intrigued by the actions teenagers decide to take (my younger brother is 17) and baffled by the idea that I was also once a teenager myself. Although I'm relatively young, I feel so displaced from that time in my life and find it difficult to comprehend why teenagers choose to do the things they do, even though I am aware of the mental processes behind their decisions. I'm hoping this class will allow me to become more familiar with the reasons for teenagers' actions as well as ways to promote healthy behaviors amongst the population. In regards to the skills I bring to adolescent health promotion, I have previous experience as an undergrad promoting overall health and wellness (including alcohol and drug abuse, sexual behaviors, fitness and nutrition, and wellness) to my peers. Although undergrads are on the older side of the adolescence scale, they sometimes had the same thought processes of adolescents much younger than themselves. In terms of knowledge, I have taken courses in health psychology, middle childhood and adolescent development, social psychology, and cognitive development that will hopefully help all of us understand adolescent health promotion a little better. I know this sounds corny, but I am looking forward to learning with all of you this summer!
-Lalida Thaweethai
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