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Soho Cho

Soho Cho

Major: Public Health with an emphasis in Quantitative Methods/ Minor: Biochemistry

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

I chose public health because of how versatile the industry is and how I can flexibly apply all of my interests. I have interests in federal policy-making, epidemiology, healthcare accessibility, and oral health, all of which can be incorporated with public health. I also love how supportive MEZCOPH is! The advisors, the professors, and my peers are so kind and all want the best interest in you.

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

I chose the UA because it’s so close to home!

Reagan Dunn

Reagan Dunn

Major: Public Health / Minor: Psychology

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

Public Health is so versatile and gives me a big-picture perspective of health. There were also a number of emphases to fit my individual interest. I love how supportive and passionate everyone involved in MEZCOPH is!

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

I chose the University of Arizona because of the vast educational opportunities available as well as the potential to get involved in a variety of clubs. I also liked the warm weather, palm trees, and the school spirit!

Lidi Esquivel

Lidi Esquivel

B.S. in Public Health, minor in Spanish

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

My four years of high I dedicated many hours of community service working with the Public Health team in the Mariposa Community Health center. I went through a training where I became certified as a teen health facilitator. Seeing how my supervisor engaged in so many activities convinced me that Public Health is a very broad field where I could easily find what I am best at doing. The college of Public health is absolutely amazing, any student coming in from a different health career is sure to find a new career through public health.

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

It is because of the many scholarships that the UA offers to first generation and minority students that I was able to come here. The UA definitely strives towards giving as many opportunities possible to underrepresented minority students that is why I love this university so much.

Emily Forysiak

Emily Forysiak

Major: Public Health / Minors: Biochemistry & Government and Public Policy

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

I believe that Public Health is a great career path because it is so prevalent. Public health is important because it has so many ties into different fields. To name a few, public health can be incorporated in medicine, education, policy, etc. Public health truly focuses on prevention in order to make differences in communities. 

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

I think that University of Arizona is an amazing school! The environment is so friendly and open. The people truly make it worth your while. University of Arizona has strong ties to the Tucson community, and it gives such a close knit feel. 

Anna Giudici

Anna Giudici

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

Public Health is awesome, because we have the opportunity to improve the health of thousands of people through our actions!

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

I love UA, because nothing puts me in a better mood than taking a walk on our beautiful campus!

Erin Green

Erin Green

Major: Public Health / Minor: Government and Public Policy

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

I love public health because there's so much variety in the paths you can take it! There's a unique opportunity for everyone's interest, and it is so exciting to turn your passions into careers.

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

The UofA is special because the professors and advisors truly want to help you succeed, and help students succeed. They are always offering new opportunities for growth and networking. 

Sean Gularek

Sean Gularek

B.S. in Public Health, minor in Nutritional Sciences

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

I chose public health for the versatility. Being a freshman, I did not know what to do and I found public health and it was the perfect fit!

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

I chose the University of Arizona because of the great science programs they offer. I also love the strong Wildcat spirit and college community aspect. It was nice to experience moving from a big city to a smaller college town.

Dylan Ibarra

Major: Public Health / Minor: Psychology

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

I choose public health as there is a wide variety of careers you can get into. I have always been interested in healthcare and administration, and public health has the best of worlds. Additionally, being involved in the Mel and Enid College of Public Health gives you so many opportunities to get involved in.

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

UA was not my first choice. However, I ultimately decided to come to UA as it was closer to home and has a very diverse population. The community here at the university is very welcoming and friendly.

Emily Judson

Emily Judson

B.S. in Public Health

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

Public health is so cool because it allows a broader view of health. I really enjoy the prevention aspect as well as promotion of health behaviors.

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

The University of Arizona is awesome because there are so many opportunities available and most majors (public health included) allow field experience.

Erin Kenney

Erin Kenney

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

Public Health offers so many unique and different career opportunities that can have a positive impact on individuals in a community. I chose Public Health because the professors and other students in classes are all dedicated to a positive learning experience. 

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

University of Arizona is a place where everybody has somebody. Everyone is so welcoming and there are so many ways to get involved on campus to enjoy the full college experience. 

Lexi Lopez

Lexi Lopez

B.S. in Public Health

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

I picked Public health as my major because it gives you so many opportunities to do many different things post graduation.

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

I choose the U of A because I wanted to expand my horizons and meet new people in a new location. U of A is well known for their medical programs.

Braydon Mathis

Majors: Public Health and Biochemistry

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

Public Health is a major that is involved in every facet of health and wellness! There are a variety of opportunities and experiences that come with being involved in the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and every student gets to forge their own path towards helping society. Now more than ever our major has been at the forefront of history and its time that you come along with us!

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

The University of Arizona is a school like no other, it has something for literally everyone. The campus is lively and full of dedicated students working to create a better tomorrow! I honestly couldn't think of a better place to grow into the person that you want to become.

Courtney Petagna

Courtney Petagna

B.S. in Public Health

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

I chose public health because it is so broad and you can do what you want to!

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

I chose the University of Arizona because of the enormous school spirit and pride. Bear Down!

Diana Pham

Diana Pham

B.S. in Public Health

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

I love that public health gives you so many options to choose from. I can do nursing, medical school, PA school, or anything else. I'm particularly looking at Pharmacy school and I love that I have a public health background for health promotion and prevention of disease!

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

I have lived in Tucson my whole life and the University of Arizona is literally 10 minutes away. The proximity to home and the good price of in-state tuition were my biggest draws!

Kay Rabago

Major: Public Health / Minors: Statistics & Data Science and Gender & Women's Studies

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

I love how diverse the field of public health is and the variety of career options you can pursue. So far, I've enjoyed learning about health disparities and epidemiology.

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

I chose UA because I wanted to attend a large university with a lot of resources and opportunities. But after a year here, what I love is how there is a community for everyone on campus!

Allison Rascon

Major: Public Health / Minors: Spanish & Government and Public Policy

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

I chose Public Health because I want to change the course of history for the better. Working in Public Health allows you to not only save lives within your generation but for generations to come.

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

I chose UA because of the university's incredible community. The support services and involvement opportunities that the UA offers have made me feel at home at this large university. When I graduate, I know I will have a community of Wildcats cheering me on as I embark into the real world.

Brooke Rector

Major: Public Health / Minor: Government and Public Policy

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

I chose public health because of my interest in making a difference in my local community. Public health is a flexible major because I can pursue a career in topics that interest me such as health policy, health education, environmental health, and epidemiology.

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

Not only does UA have an excellent public health program, there are so many passionate like-minded people I surround myself with everyday. The University of Arizona has a beautiful campus and I enjoy going to class in-person everyday!

Allison Sarko

Major: Public Health / Minor: Biochemistry

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

I chose public health because it allows me to learn so much more about health and wellness, like the implementation of programs and the politics behind them as well. Public health has great versatility and can be geared towards so many professions in today's world.

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

The University of Arizona is far enough from home but still feels close. The campus has a great vibe where everybody is so friendly and wanting to learn and grow. Everyone I've met is so helpful and nice, and there are so many opportunities to get involved with anything. There are also many great things to do within Tucson.

Khadija Sawayz

Major: Public Health / Minor: Pre-Health Thematic

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

I chose public health because it gives me a variety of different career fields I can go into and still make an impact in health care. Public health careers can vary from health administration, health policy to health education and I love this range of different paths. Additionally, public health gives me the holistic and community view of healthcare, and combined with my pre-health minor where it is more clinical and science based, it allows me to grow into a well rounded health professional.

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

I love the campus and faculty at UA! The UA campus is such a welcoming campus, and the faculty is always willing to support its students to succeed. UA has something for everyone, and there are so many resources that ensure UA students reach their goals.

Ellie Spilker

Ellie Spilker

B.S. in Public Health

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

Public Health is a great option for those who are unsure of a health profession or health field they want to pursue. The major is broad so you'll find something you are passionate about.

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

The UA is a great, well-rounded school that has something for everyone. There are so many opportunities to get involved, not to mention great school spirit.

Nataniel Tsai

Nataniel Tsai

4th year double major in Bachelor of Science in Public Health and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Spanish

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

I love the interdisciplinary approach to public health and working with a diverse group of people to try and improve health at a population level.

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

I love how connected the UA is to the community of Tucson and how it strives to help those in need.

Annika Vaughn

Annika Vaughn

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

I chose Public Health because I wanted to pursue a health-related career. Additionally, I was drawn to this major because, besides the necessary science course requirements, Public Health also encompasses classes that help future health professionals understand people from a holistic view. This addition to the curriculum helps create a more well-rounded, well-prepared, and well-adapted future health worker. 

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

I chose UA because of the year-round warm weather and its close proximity to home. 

Hollie Watson

Hollie Watson

B.S. in Public Health

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

I chose public health because it encompasses so many different fields and focuses on prevention of diseases.

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

I chose the UA because there are many opportunities to do things and everyone is so nice here.

Katherine Welchlin

Katherine Welchlin

B.S. in Public Health, minor in Spanish

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

You can really make a difference in the lives of others while combining that with an interest in healthcare.

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

The University of Arizona is just a great place to find who you are in a safe and welcoming environment.

Aaron Yoder

Aaron Yoder

B.S. in Public Health

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

I chose public health because I think prevention is extremely valuable and I like how public health focuses on communities and populations.

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

I chose the University of Arizona because of the beautiful campus and the vibrant Tucson culture!

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Jamaica Dillard

Public Health

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

Public Health is a broad field to be in, so it's a good stepping stone for a wide variety of careers in the health field. 

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

The University of Arizona has an awesome and diverse environment to learn in and many of the teachers go out of their way to help you find what you want to do in life and how to get there.

Emily Bateman

Emily Bateman

BS in Public Health

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

Public Health is awesome because students can choose their own paths within the major. Each student wants to do something different with Public Health and I love that. I chose Public Health because it has allowed me to explore the different aspects of healthcare.

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

I chose the UA because of the endless opportunities the university offers to its students. 

Erin Broas

Erin Broas

Majors: Public Health & Molecular and Cellular Biology / Minor: Biochemistry

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

I personally chose public health because I have a passion for social justice, and public health allows me to apply that passion to the health sphere, focusing on eliminating disparities and providing people with the resources they need to have equal opportunity to be healthy. There's something in public health for everyone and it's part of what I love so much about this major!

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

One of the best parts of being a Wildcat is the community. UA does an incredible job of creating an environment that fosters connection, and it has been so wonderful to find a network of students, professors, advisors, and other staff that inspire me and support me through my journey as an undergraduate.

Priscilla Nguyen

Priscilla Nguyen

BS in Public Health and Global Studies with an emphasis in Global Health and Development

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

Public health is an amazing major because it has the faculty and professors that want to see you succeed and the content that you learn can be applied to any field!

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

University of Arizona is a beautiful place to further your academic career. Not only is the campus beautiful, there are so many students that it is inevitable to find a group of friends who have similar interests. Watching students and the community get together for sporting events or events on the UA mall, there is a sense of belonging that you are a part of something bigger. 

Mckenzie Wetherholt

Mckenzie Wetherholt

BS in Public Health

Why choose public health/What’s awesome about Public Health?

Public Health is a great major to choose, because you learn so much about the communities and ways that we can help them. 

Why choose the UA/What’s awesome about the UA?

The UA is amazing because there are so many programs that this school offers and so many ways to get involved.

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