When I tell people I’m a Campus Health Intern, they usually think it just means passing out flyers or helping at events. And yes, we do those things, but it’s honestly way deeper than that. Being a Campus Health Intern is about creating a healthier campus and making sure students feel supported, informed, and heard.

 I intern with Student Health Services at Delaware State University, and our focus is student wellness. College can be stressful. Between classes, work, social life, and trying to figure out your future, health sometimes gets pushed to the side. That’s where we step in. Our job is to make health information easy to understand and accessible so students can make better choices for themselves.

 A big part of what we do is outreach. We help plan and set up events centered around mental health, sexual health, nutrition, stress relief, and disease prevention. Sometimes we host tables where students can grab information and ask questions. Other times we’re helping organize bigger awareness campaigns. We also create flyers and social media posts that actually connect with students instead of just sounding like medical jargon.

One thing I didn’t expect before starting this internship was how much peer interaction matters. Students are sometimes more comfortable talking to someone closer to their age. I’ve had real conversations with people about stress, relationships, and health concerns. Even if we’re not doctors, we help guide students to the right resources and remind them that taking care of their health is important.

Behind the scenes, I’ve also learned how much planning goes into campus health programming. It’s not random, everything is based on what students actually need. We look at trends, common concerns, and national health guidelines to decide what topics to focus on. That part has really helped me connect what I’m learning in my public health classes to real life.

Being a Campus Health Intern has helped me grow a lot. It’s improved my confidence, my communication skills, and my ability to speak about health topics in a way that feels normal and not awkward. Most importantly, it’s shown me how powerful education can be. As someone who plans to go into healthcare and eventually work in maternal health, this experience is helping me build the foundation I need. It has strengthened my passion for advocating for underserved communities and shown me how important prevention and education are in improving health outcomes.

Overall, this internship is more than just a position, it’s an opportunity to make a difference on campus. Knowing that I’m helping create a healthier environment for my peers while also preparing for my future career makes the experience even more meaningful.