The Dating Game

February, a month to celebrate love and all that goes along
with it. Everyone is looking for that special someone to spend this romantic
time with. That is why The BURG Peer Education Network took advantage of this
Valentine’s Day season in order to entertain and educate the students of our
campus. Rather than filling the room with uninterested yawning and boredom,
BURG induced laughter and smiles while still creating educational moments for
the audience. They did this with their Valentine’s Day themed program, The
Dating Game, held on February 15th. This event showcased a humorous
skit about a bachelorette seeking out her prince charming. However, this program
was not just about cheesy pick-up lines and the trials and tribulations of
dating. The real focus was on sexual health and wellness.

One particularly comical bachelor, played by Chris Lucas, amused the crowd with his line, “Are you a
magnetic cow? Because you’re moo-vin’ me closer!”. In between the flirting and entertainment,
BURG took the time to inform the audience about sexually transmitted diseases
and other sexual health issues. Chrissy DelloStritto, a senior psychology major
at FSU and the Vice President of BURG explained that her favorite part of the
program was being able to educate while still having fun. She added, “We were
able to let students know that peer education is not just a stuffy lecture, but
something enjoyable.” And I must say that the skit was quite enjoyable,
especially along with the free incentives given out after the show. BURG handed
out wellness packets, pamphlets, condoms, and rape whistles to those who
attended.

BURG is widely known for their work with alcohol and drug education, but this exciting
program shows just how versatile they can be with their important education
topics. Bobby Croft, senior fine arts major at FSU and the president of BURG
put this into perspective when we said, “Over the past few years, BURG has
really tried to branch out as much as possible to cover topics such as
relationships. This is just another great example of how we have been able to
do so.” Being able to discuss uncomfortable topics such as sexually transmitted
diseases and relationship issues while holding the audience’s attention with
humor is truly a difficult task that BURG accomplished with The Dating Game.
There were many amusing and entertaining moments, but the interesting
educational aspects added much more to the program. Laughter, interest, and
learning would best describe the atmosphere of this event.

Even though Valentine’s Day is over, there is still much to be appreciated about
BURG’s program. Relationships, dating, and sex can be important aspects of life
all year round. Students should know how to keep themselves safe in many circumstances
of their love lives. BURG was able to use The Dating Game in order to provide
this crucial information, while drawing in a crowd with the comedy and chance
for fun entertainment on a Wednesday night. After a night of enjoyment, fun,
and learning experiences students left with more than just a couple of cheesy
pick up lines and a few free handouts. They left with useful information that
can help to keep them safe during their time here as students.

If you would like to learn more about The BURG Peer Education Network you can visit their website at this link --> BURG