Undergraduate Ambassadors

I chose Public Health because I’ve always been a social person who enjoys connecting with others, and I want to use that to make a difference, especially in underserved communities. Public Health has given me space to explore different perspectives and how I can bring these perspectives into my future as a dentist.

I chose Public Health because of the wide variety of educational resources and opportunities to serve the community that this major offers. Public Health is more than just a degree. Public Health builds a community that strives for the greater good in all aspects of health such as physical wellbeing, mental wellbeing, and equity for all.

I chose public health because it is the perfect intersection of healthcare preparedness and fostering empathy among students who want to make a difference in people's lives. With public health, I hope to work in developing communities within my home state of Washington and my culture in the Philippines to promote a healthier community with stronger access to healthcare and health rights. I believe that everyone, no matter their race, social, or economic class, deserves access to healthcare and health programs, and public health is the perfect degree for me to help enact that.

Since I was little, my dream has been to become a doctor. When it was time to choose my major, I was looking for something with health and everything that comes with it—like pollution, treating diseases, and preventing them, especially.".When I was learning about Public Health, I knew this was the right career since it discusses all these critical problems, including climate change, preventing disease, and promoting health. Through this field of study, I have learned all the different aspects of health, and it has confirmed that I made the right decision. My emphasis is on health promotion. This career helps me to be ready for the medical field.

I chose Public Health because growing up in Mexico, I witnessed how limited access to healthcare and environmental resources deeply affected my community. Moving to the U.S., I realized these disparities don’t stop at borders; they just look different. Public health is the language of justice spoken through epidemiology, policy, and human stories. It gave me the framework to see community issues not as isolated tragedies but as solvable challenges. Courses like HPS 387 on Health Disparities & Minority Health validate my experiences and equip me with tools to address them.