Hometown: Warwick, RI<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I transferred to URI because it had so many opportunities for me to grow and gain expertise in the field I wanted to be in. What surprised me the most, and what I loved, about URI were the small class sizes and lively atmosphere of the campus all year round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For those who are currently majoring in Health Studies, here is my advice to you: Try to explore many paths of public health and health sciences. Like myself, you may find that you’ll fall in love with a field that you had no intention of pursuing when applying to college. Also, goals and plans are great, as I’m a planner myself, but don’t fret when it doesn’t go as planned because sometimes, the best things happen unexpectedly! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I consider the plethora of opportunity to be the greatest strength of this major. There is broad opportunity in pursuing a career in health studies. URI does a great job offering specializations that touch on many aspects of public health, along with study abroad opportunities, extracurriculars, and special events. I was able to study abroad for two weeks on a faculty-led program in Indonesia, exploring global health and social determinants of health in a developing country. This was integral in my career and personal development, as I gained independence, many new skills, and a new perspective on the world. It was tailored to my major which enriched my experience and time at URI even more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
My next stop is to continue my education at the Brown University School of Public Health, where I will be pursuing my MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. I was chosen to be a Health Equity Scholar as well, an opportunity that provides me with the resources to give back to communities I love dearly in Rhode Island.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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