Student Profiles

Everyone within the School of Public Health truly cares and wants to see all students succeed in not only their studies, but also become influential members for the field of public health.

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Public health is about early detection and prevention to prevent illness and diseases and promoting healthier practices in the community to achieve better health outcomes.

I chose public health because of all the opportunities and different jobs.

This degree has challenged me in many different ways. It's taught me to look at health from a bigger perspective.

Public health is the art and science of preventing suffering.

Improving health is more than just healthcare; it also includes tackling issues such as social determinants of health and understanding how a disease affects the community as a whole.

My experience with the School of Public Health has been invaluable in shaping my career goals. Engaging in extracurricular activities has allowed me to explore various areas within public health.

Gaining a public health education provides a unique opportunity to study inequities to be able to best enact change on the community level.

If you have a passion for healthcare and health promotion, as well as for helping others, but are not sure where to go with that yet, choose public health.

All the professors have been motivating and encouraged me to strive to test the boundaries of public health. It has made me look at the world from a different perspective.

Public health means maintaining and protecting the health of those within the community.

All my life I wanted to go to West Virginia University, I love the big school atmosphere and sense of school pride everyone has.I chose to major in public health because I liked the health aspect without the need to be in the clinical setting.

The Master of Health Administration program at West Virginia University has allowed me to build a new career path based on my personal passions — service to the community and helping others.

I feel prepared for my future thanks to the knowledge gained and experiences that I have had so far, which will ultimately lead me to finding a career I love.

My experiences in the School of Public Health have helped prepare me for my future better than I ever could have imagined.

The School of Public Health made it easy to be successful as a first-generation college student. The support, encouragement and opportunities to connect with faculty truly made a difference.

Public health to me is the future of improving lives through preventative health measures and making healthcare resources accessible to all.

The School of Public Health has shown me the importance of public health for communities and how it can contribute to improving lives.

WVU and the School of Public Health offer an amazing academic environment and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

"Public health is a huge part of prevention, patient care, research, access to health needs, along with promoting healthy lifestyles and living."