What is your major and why did you choose it? I am currently pursuing a dual degree in Psychology and Public Health. I chose these majors because of my interest in mental health. I see psychology and public health as related since mental health would also be a public health issue. So, I felt like…
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Graduate Student Spotlight: Jessica Day from the Department of Public Health
What department are you a graduate student in? I am a student in the Master of Public Health program. Why did you decide to go to graduate school? I decided to attend graduate school to learn more about the field of Public Health as a whole, and to enhance future opportunities in the field. Did…
Grad Student Spotlight: Devon Coates from the Department of Public Health
What department are you a graduate student in? I am a graduate student in the Master of Public Health Program. Why did you decide to go to graduate school? If I am being honest, I decided to go to graduate school because I am very competitive and I believe having a master’s degree would differentiate…
Graduate Student Spotlight: Jill Patel from the Department of Public Health
What department are you a graduate student in? I am in the MPH program. Why did you decide to go to graduate school? To build on my background as a Biology Major and integrate science with Public Health to help me get a diverse background and skill set for my career. Did your interests change…
Graduate Student Spotlight: Juan Argüelles Ortiz from the Department of Public Health
What department are you a graduate student in? I am a graduate student in the Department of Public Health under the College of Social Science and Public Policy. Why did you decide to go to graduate school? I wanted a change. Up until I started attending college my interests were within STEM, mostly because I…
Graduate Student Spotlight: Diana Bixler from the Department of Public Health
What department are you a graduate student in? I am in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy – Master of Public Health program Why did you decide to go to graduate school? I wanted to open doors for future professional developments. As a non-traditional graduate student, I returned over a decade after getting…
Where Are They Now? Meet COSSPP Damian Rodriguez-Ledesma
What have you been up to since graduating? Since I graduated from Florida State University, I have been working a part time job at my local Walgreens as a pharmacy technician in my attempts to gather pharmacological knowledge and understanding in my goal to become a nurse. I have been working there for approximately 7…
Honors Thesis Spotlight: International Public Health: Human Trafficking in Florida
Miami, Florida experiences some of the highest levels of human trafficking: an epidemic that runs rampant through the state, country, and globe. Legislative bodies around the world are desperately seeking solutions. Minnesota offers a model that all countries should consider, and it’s a model that Florida could adhere to in the near future. Minnesota…
Where Are They Now? Meet COSSPP Alum Melissa Moure
What have you been up to since you graduated? (Applying to/attending graduate school, working a job, etc.) Throughout my last semester at FSU, I spent a good amount of time applying to nursing school all over Florida. I have decided to continue my studies and begin a new chapter in my journey and start a Bachelor of…
Graduate Student Spotlight: Saher Khan from the Department of Public Health
What department are you a graduate student in? My name is Saher Khan, and I am a graduate student of the master’s in public health Program. Why did you decide to go to graduate school? I was working as a general dentist when the pandemic hit, and in as few words as possible, I would…
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