MPH Epidemiology
“MEZCOPH is a school that consists of so many backgrounds and skill sets, you are bound to find your niche here.”
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Hometown:
Columbus, Ohio
Prior Degree(s):BS Biology, The Ohio State University
Before entering the program:I was in the Peace Corps in Tanzania and then I was a seasonal Park Ranger for the National Park Service in Atlanta, Georgia.
Why did you choose public health?I chose public health because I believe it is a very relevant field which can have huge impacts in improving the livelihood of individuals and communities at large.
Why did you choose MEZCOPH?I chose MEZCOPH because I believe that it had great opportunities for me to tie my background in with my courses in my major. I also found that the staff and faculty were very responsive and were eager to help in any way during my application, admission, and ongoing academic processes.
Public health interests:Infectious Disease Surveillance and Investigation in a global context
Internship:Researching Gender Roles in Malaria Vector Control in Urban and Rural Kenya
Interests/hobbies outside of school:Hiking, camping, art, music, travel
Tip for future students:Spend as much time networking as studying!
