The 3 Essentials For Life
Faculty Mentor Name
Rolly Kali-Rai
Abstract
Improve Your Tomorrow is an organization dedicated to preparing young men of color to attend and graduate from colleges and universities through one-on-one mentorship and after-school workshops. While the program primarily emphasizes students’ internal growth, this project focused on developing external skills to help students become more well-rounded individuals and confidently share ideas with their peers.
Observations of students’ high energy levels indicated a need for improved hygiene and overall wellness habits. In response, three interactive workshops were designed for sixth- through eighth-grade students participating in Improve Your Tomorrow’s after-school program at Wilson Elementary School. These workshops focused on promoting overall health by addressing hygiene, nutrition, and physical activity.
Each workshop included engaging activities to create a fun and supportive learning environment. Student learning and program effectiveness were measured using pre- and post-workshop surveys. Results showed higher scores on post-workshop surveys, indicating increased understanding of healthy habits. The success of these workshops suggests that the lessons may be beneficial for future Improve Your Tomorrow programs.
Location
DeRosa University Center, University of the Pacific
Start Date
24-4-2026 3:30 PM
End Date
24-4-2026 3:40 PM
The 3 Essentials For Life
DeRosa University Center, University of the Pacific
Improve Your Tomorrow is an organization dedicated to preparing young men of color to attend and graduate from colleges and universities through one-on-one mentorship and after-school workshops. While the program primarily emphasizes students’ internal growth, this project focused on developing external skills to help students become more well-rounded individuals and confidently share ideas with their peers.
Observations of students’ high energy levels indicated a need for improved hygiene and overall wellness habits. In response, three interactive workshops were designed for sixth- through eighth-grade students participating in Improve Your Tomorrow’s after-school program at Wilson Elementary School. These workshops focused on promoting overall health by addressing hygiene, nutrition, and physical activity.
Each workshop included engaging activities to create a fun and supportive learning environment. Student learning and program effectiveness were measured using pre- and post-workshop surveys. Results showed higher scores on post-workshop surveys, indicating increased understanding of healthy habits. The success of these workshops suggests that the lessons may be beneficial for future Improve Your Tomorrow programs.
