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Another major pitfall of this module is that it fails to warn students of the possibility of pregnancy. We may feel that it is obvious that sex leads to pregnancy, but how many students feel equipped to face the reality of becoming pregnant while in college? The Healthy Relationships module needs to address this by asking college students to imagine what they would have to do if faced with this situation. Would they keep their baby? Would they have to move home? Would they have to drop out of college and work instead? This is a real issue that too many college students have to face. The Healthy Relationships module has the ability to present this situation to students to help them grasp the seriousness of consenting to a sexual relationship while in college, and offering them alternatives.
According to the Centers for Disease Control survey from 2006-2010, the number of sexually experienced teenagers is declining significantly. 57% of females and 58% of males reported having never had any sexual relationship. This is the age group entering college as freshmen, and so the program should be more equally geared towards them.
It is important that Grand Valley educates their students on abstinence, how to consent, safe sex, what an abusive relationship looks like, and the possibility of pregnancy. We want our incoming freshman to be informed and prepared to deal with these situations so that they have the best possible experience during their time at Grand Valley. By signing this petition, you are agreeing that there needs to be a more serious side to the Healthy Relationships module and the addition of a pregnancy scenario. We love our school and our fellow students, and want to give them the best Transitions program yet!
As always, Go Lakers!
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May 8, 2014
I have spent the last few days reading through your messages and the stories many of you shared about your own experiences at orientation. It is clear that I am not the only one who felt unprepared by these modules and your vulnerability has only deepened my resolve to see this change.
May 8, 2014
Seeing this amount of backing for a change I felt so alone in advocating for is overwhelming. It proves that so many of my fellow students recognize that the current program leaves us unprepared for the weight of these real life choices.
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This program was a total joke when I went through it. It skipped over all the stuff that actually matters and left us totally unprepared.
The school needs to do better. If they are going to make us sit through this it should at least be useful info not just fluff.
Totally agree. My friends and I were just looking at each other the whole time wondering why they were making such heavy topics into a comedy routine.
Finally someone said it. That presentation felt like a middle school assembly. We need real talk about consent and risk.
fix the module! it ignores the stuff that actually ruins lives if you arent careful.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
Another major pitfall of this module is that it fails to warn students of the possibility of pregnancy. We may feel that it is obvious that sex leads to pregnancy, but how many students feel equipped to face the reality of becoming pregnant while in college? The Healthy Relationships module needs to address this by asking college students to imagine what they would have to do if faced with this situation. Would they keep their baby? Would they have to move home? Would they have to drop out of college and work instead? This is a real issue that too many college students have to face. The Healthy Relationships module has the ability to present this situation to students to help them grasp the seriousness of consenting to a sexual relationship while in college, and offering them alternatives.
According to the Centers for Disease Control survey from 2006-2010, the number of sexually experienced teenagers is declining significantly. 57% of females and 58% of males reported having never had any sexual relationship. This is the age group entering college as freshmen, and so the program should be more equally geared towards them.
It is important that Grand Valley educates their students on abstinence, how to consent, safe sex, what an abusive relationship looks like, and the possibility of pregnancy. We want our incoming freshman to be informed and prepared to deal with these situations so that they have the best possible experience during their time at Grand Valley. By signing this petition, you are agreeing that there needs to be a more serious side to the Healthy Relationships module and the addition of a pregnancy scenario. We love our school and our fellow students, and want to give them the best Transitions program yet!
As always, Go Lakers!
Updates
May 8, 2014
I have spent the last few days reading through your messages and the stories many of you shared about your own experiences at orientation. It is clear that I am not the only one who felt unprepared by these modules and your vulnerability has only deepened my resolve to see this change.
May 8, 2014
Seeing this amount of backing for a change I felt so alone in advocating for is overwhelming. It proves that so many of my fellow students recognize that the current program leaves us unprepared for the weight of these real life choices.
6 Comments
College students are adults. Treat us like it and stop sugarcoating how serious these decisions are. pregnancy is a real thing we need to prep for.
This program was a total joke when I went through it. It skipped over all the stuff that actually matters and left us totally unprepared.
The school needs to do better. If they are going to make us sit through this it should at least be useful info not just fluff.
Totally agree. My friends and I were just looking at each other the whole time wondering why they were making such heavy topics into a comedy routine.
Finally someone said it. That presentation felt like a middle school assembly. We need real talk about consent and risk.
fix the module! it ignores the stuff that actually ruins lives if you arent careful.
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College students are adults. Treat us like it and stop sugarcoating how serious these decisions are. pregnancy is a real thing we need to prep for.