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In 20 words or less, what is the best thing about being part of this department?
The professors in the department are very informative and care about their students’ learning and futures.

What is your biggest piece of advice to first years and sophomores about getting connected to this department?
Talk to your professors and come to events that the department puts on. Also reach out to upperclassmen about their experience within the department and ask them why they chose the major and what they are doing in their futures.

What is something you know now that you wish you could tell your first-year self?
Don’t be scared to talk to your professors and create a relationship with them.

What is the most valuable thing you’ve learned at K?
How to network with other students, professors, and alumni to gain insights into what people do in their careers and how to gain experience in the field you want to go into.

What has been your favorite class at K?
Health Economics because it was the class that introduced me to looking at healthcare from a different perspective outside of medicine. It broadened my viewpoint and became the thing that influenced what I wanted to do in my future.

How have you taken advantage of the open curriculum or experienced breadth in your education?
Yes, K has allowed me to experience different curriculums. The biggest way it has done this is by allowing me to have two majors. I also have a concentration in Community and Global Health so have taken courses in different disciplines for that, as well as for Environmental Studies.

What experiential education opportunities have you participated in?
I have participated in two different summer internships during my time at K. During the school year, I am a part of the women’s lacrosse team and also a member of the CCE Young Adult Program which allows me to work with some of my peers in the community with special needs. I also participated in the Special Olympics Basketball program.

What is your SIP?
I am doing an experiential internship SIP through my internship with Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services this summer.

What are your career aspirations/next steps after K?
I am still deciding what I want to do post grad. I may go on to get my Masters in Public Health or try to enter the workforce directly after graduation.

What is a random fun fact about you?
I love to travel and see the world.