For most students spring break is a time for fun in the sun and a break from schoolwork. Not so for 12 lucky undergraduates. Their spring break was an opportunity to complete a 3-credit hour seminar: “Public Health Live on Tour!” From March 11-16, the students trekked in and […]
For the third consecutive year, undergraduates in the “Public Health Live on [Bus] Tour!” seminar course stopped at the Tampa Bay Surface Water Treatment Plant and Pinellas County Solid Waste Site. Twelve students had their senses pushed to the limit as they learned about community-wide public health issues, with […]
Don’t call Evena Miscarlen a super student. She’s simply a woman with a mission and a plan to get there. “No matter what happens, put in 110%,” said Miscarlen, a junior majoring in public health. “I don’t care if I lose sleep as long as I’m honest with the […]
John Rios is a care transition coach with the West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging. He joined the organization in February. In his new position, Rios helps patients transition from unassisted to assisted care. Through various activities and goal-setting, he empowers patients and improves their life outlook and level […]
She’s an aspiring community nutritionist, pediatric health advocate, and soon-to-be graduate of the USF College of Public Health. She’s Fulbright Scholar, Ila Jones. In 2011, Ila earned a Fulbright UK Scholarship to study at the Summer Institute in Wales. “I loved interacting with the locals, the lush green scenery, and […]
When Rosanna Humphreys enrolled in the College of Public Health’s Workforce Development Class she expected to learn about public health employers, career options, and developing personal marketing materials. She never imagined the class would lead to a job offer, but that is exactly what happened. “The Workforce Development course allowed […]
Last fall, Andrea Anger, a senior majoring in public health at the University of South Florida, set her sights on securing an internship. She applied to local organizations, but ultimately decided “I may as well go big or go home!” That attitude adjustment led her to approach several well-known organizations […]
Graduating this semester or next year? Undergraduate or graduate student? It doesn’t matter. In the current economic climate, it’s never too early for students to begin planning their careers and the USF College of Public Health is the perfect place to begin. The College’s Office of Academic and Student Affairs […]