Blogs from students, faculty & staff
Graduate school is a unique journey that demands both resilience and strategic planning. In a recent episode of the Victors in Grad School” podcast, Michelle Gordon-Releford shared her personal experiences and insights on how to navigate the complexities of graduate education successfully. As a double master’s degree holder from the University of Michigan Flint, Michelle’s
Transitioning from undergraduate to graduate school is a significant decision that involves careful planning, research, and a readiness to meet new challenges. On the latest episode of the “Dads with Daughters” podcast, Dr. Christopher Lewis hosts Brenna Dressler, a graduate of Saginaw Valley State University and the University of Michigan Flint, who shares her experiences
In the latest episode of Victors in Grad School podcast, Dr. Christopher Lewis introduces us to Kim Snodgrass, a current Master of Public Health student at the University of Michigan-Flint. Kim’s story is an inspiring testament to perseverance, resilience, and the unyielding spirit to succeed, even after two decades away from the academic world. This
Heather Johnson is graduating from the Masters of Public Health (MPH) Program this term! We took a few minutes to get to know her more. What has been your favorite class? Social Determinants of Health What did you study as an undergrad? Healthcare Management What has been your favorite assignment so far? My capstone assignment/project
Welcome back to the Graduate Student Spotlight! This week, we’re highlighting Hannah Theodorovich, who is an online Master of Public Health student with a concentration in Health Education! Hannah enjoys the practical parts of her curriculum, the parts where she can get out into the field and experience things for herself. She’s active with her
This week on the Victors in Grad School podcast we are joined by Chandramukhi Thakkar. Chandramukhi is a recent graduate of the University of Michigan-Flint’s Masters in Public Health. As an international student attending the University of Michigan-Flint Chandramukhi had to learn a lot about being a student in the United States and she shares
It can be so easy to get caught up in the grind of life when you are focused on your own tasks. Yet the COVID-19 pandemic has in many ways revealed a lot about how quickly each of our worlds can change. Working as a critical care nurse has allowed me to see how impactful
Like most students, I am used to juggling. I have mastered the skill of prioritizing. I rely heavily on caffeine and I can multitask with the best of them. Before COVID-19 hit the United States, I was managing being a mother, a student and 60 plus hour work weeks spread over two jobs. With the
As a student in the Masters of Public Health program, the shifting of class format from in- person to completely online has revealed a number of obstacles, but also opportunities. When UM-Flint first made the announcement that classes would be going online, I think there was a lot of apprehension and uncertainty in how the
Blog By Shirley-Ann Osei Onomah Two years of a program is actually much shorter than you’d like to think. For some, the thought of moving up the corporate ladder with their newly earned qualification is extremely exciting, whereas for the rest of the populace with no idea how or where to proceed, the concluding days