What is the Healthy Living House ?
The Healthy Living House (HLH) is a co-ed and chemical-free residential living and learning community located on the fifth floor of East McNair Hall. This living experience is designed to enhance your opportunity for a well-rounded and healthy academic experience. With the help of your RA and Peer Mentors you will design and implement a wellness, academic, and fitness plan that will encompass all aspects of healthy living which will help you succeed at Michigan Tech. It will also encourage you to get involved in your community and make new friends.
What do HLH residents think?
“The people you get to live with have the same goals and interests as you. You are assured to meet people you like” —Dean
“Living in a community where everyone has a common bond and there are so many positive attitudes made the transition easier and the activities were a good bonding experience." —Shannon
“We are an active community full of friendly people who have a lot of fun together.” —Blake
What are some typical HLH activities?
The Healthy Living House encourages a cooperative community atmosphere by maintaining a positive attitude toward other residents and participating in planned activities.
HLH opportunities include:
- attend selected sporting and cultural and fine art events
- participate in the Tech Challenge Course team building activity
- attend educational workshops on fitness and other wellness topics
- participate in social activities such as camping, Homecoming, Safehouse, and Winter Carnival
- enroll in one Physical Education class or Intramural sports activity per semester
- design a complete wellness/academic and fitness plan with assistance from Residence Life staff
- recognize this is a chemical-free community without the presence of alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs
- if you are a 1st year student, enroll in Creating for Success, a course that will assist your academic success
Unique academic experiences with the UN1010 Creating Your Success
First year students participanting in the HLH program are required to take the UN1010 Creating Your Success course. The UN1010 course will complement your transition to Michigan Tech and college life. The course has four required components: two day retreat, weekly online journaling, four structured class periods with the UN1010 instructor and teaching assistants, and various assignments. Details of the course will be provided on the syllabus when you arrive in the fall and online below. The course and all of its elements are required.
The Healthy Living House UN1010 retreat will be September 8-10, 2006 . First-year HLH participants should block this weekend on your calendar. Specific details about the retreat will be provided as they become available.
What are the requirements to live in HLH?
The Healthy Living House participants are a mix of a variety of students with different majors, on-campus involvement and first year through graduate students are welcome. Students do abide by a set requirements outlined in the Community Agreement.
Cost of participating in HLH is a $25 fee per semester. This fee goes towards programming, activities, and additional staff to help create this great environment. The fee is billed to your university account each semester.
View the 2006-07 HLH Community Agreement
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