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Undergraduate Ambassador
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Grace Rood
Major: Public Health Emphasis: Global Health Minor: Emergency Medicine
I chose public health as a first step into the healthcare world. I believe preventative medicine is the best practice and I want to be a part of research and leadership that improves people's lives.
Hometown:
Kansas City, Kansas
Majors / Minors:
Major: Public Health Emphasis: Global Health Minor: Emergency Medicine
Why choose the UA / What’s awesome about the UA:
MEZCOPH made me feel right at home after moving across the country to come to school. The professors and student body were so
welcoming, and I knew I had found my place here.
Why did you choose public health?
I chose public health as a first step into the healthcare world. I believe preventative medicine is the best practice and I want to be a part of research and leadership that improves people's lives.
Fun Fact about you (hobbies, trivia, etc.):
I enjoy traveling and just spent a semester living and studying in Barcelona. I am also passionate about lifting in the gym and spending time in nature.
One piece of advice for incoming students (transfer and freshmen):
Don't stop putting yourself out there, even when it makes you uncomfortable. It is okay to not be 100% sure but it is not okay to short yourself on the experience.