Student Testimonials
"LOVE the Presentation!"
"Involving us in our learning is revolutionary! Please tell others to do this!"
"Because The Buzz is a lively, active, and positive presentation we are most likely to listen as opposed to a boring, strict lecture where you're likely to shrug everything off."
"Learned great information about alcohol consumption that I didn't know."
"The interactive presentation communicated the information well. It was easy to focus and understand. I like that it wasn't a lecture format."
"The Buzz Ball activity opened up the conversation. Also, the speaker's personal stories and knowledge makes him relatable and trustworthy."
"I thought it was a quality presentation because it kept people involved and was informational. I give it 100%!"
"Phenomenal Job!! I really liked how you got everyone involved instead of just speaking at us. I enjoyed the "future" activity because it gave everyone the opportunity to think about what's important them and how to get there."
"I had so much Fun!!!"
"I believe more people need to see this presentation. Actively participating is really useful and informative."
"Loved the interaction with the group. All the activities were entertaining."
"Thank you so much for taking the time to present to our chapter! It was a great presentation."
"Got all the students involved. It was great to have this lively presentation."
"I really enjoyed how the presentation was hand-on and included the students. I enjoyed the analogy with the multiple balls. Interesting and engaging."
"Very good connection between the activities and drinking. I thought it was great!"
Professional Endorsements
“The BUZZ has filled a gap in innovative alcohol education programming at Northern Arizona University. Students seem to genuinely have fun during these presentations. This is a wonderful example of how to make health promotion activities engaging.”
Melissa Griffin, MA, CAGS, Health Promotion, Campus Health Services, Northern Arizona University
“Cal State San Bernardino’s THR!VE Health Promotion department implemented The Buzz program for our incoming freshmen this summer. It’s already a huge success! It was easy to adapt to our needs. Spencer helped us choose the portions that would be best for our situation: freshmen students in groups of 150 with only 45 minutes to present! The program is offered in the evening from 7-9 p.m. after our students have been in class all day. The play based format keeps our students actively engaged throughout the program even though they are tired and academically fatigued. It’s amazing to see! By the time this summer is over, approximately 3,000 of our students will have attended the program. We’ve never been able to reach so many students so quickly. The Buzz is a top notch program that I highly recommend!”
Tess Webster-Henry, Senior Health Educator, Cal State San Bernardino
“My residents for the New Start Summer Program LOVED the Buzz. They truly enjoy learning through the 'game-show-esque' stylings of the program, and gained a lot of knowledge. That, to me, is astounding.”
Carlos Tavares, RA/New Start Leader, The University of Arizona
“The Buzz helps students in Residence Life have a realistic and interactive way to understand alcohol consumption. This helps students to make the best educated decision regarding their choices surrounding alcohol.”
Rosanna Curti, Assistant Director, Student Behavioral Education, Residence Life, The University of Arizona
“I have attended the Buzz presentation twice in the last two semesters and I can say without hesitation that this presentation is one of the most informational alcohol education presentations that I have seen. It keeps everyone involved through interactive activities which truly give the presentation another dimension that other presentations do not offer. I would strongly recommend other Greek chapters to introduce their members to the Buzz..”
Ryan Locke, President of Delta Tau Delta, The University of Arizona
Data
As part of the findings of the research, Evaluation of an Interactive, Games-Based Alcohol Education Program in Affecting Intention and Behaviors Related to High-Risk Alcohol Use Among Greek Affiliated College Students, (Holman, 2014):
92% of students in the study reported that The Buzz was "better or much better" than other alcohol education programs.
98% of students "agree or strongly agree that The Buzz is relevant to college students."
The 30-day post survey demonstrated that average number of drinks/week went from 13 down to 8. Average BAC went from .113% down to .08%. Of particular note is the fact that this study was done on Greek students who tend to be the most high risk and often the most resistant to positive alcohol messaging.
2015 Survey Study Statistical Highlights (n =1,206) -
- 99% of participants reported that The Buzz is relevant to college students.
- 98% stated that The Buzz will cause them to think differently about their alcohol use.
- 69% stated that The Buzz will cause them to change their alcohol use.
- 78% stated that they have a specific idea in mind about how to change their alcohol use.
- 97% stated that The Buzz was better or much better when compared to other alcohol education programs.
- After attending a Buzz presentation, 49% of moderate drinkers and 57% of heavy drinkers intended to drink less.
2014 Survey Study (n =1,096) - Of students who consume alcohol:
- 89% reported that The Buzz will cause them to think differently about their alcohol use.
- 70% reported that The Buzz will cause them to change their alcohol use.
- 78% reported that they have a specific idea in mind about how to change their alcohol use after attending The Buzz.
2012 Survey Study
- 70% of heavy drinkers and 36% of moderate drinkers reported that they intend to drink less as a result of The Buzz program.