Blogs from students, faculty & staff
Blog by Melissa Vong, MA in Early Childhood Education student “When you want something you’ve never had, you have to do something you’ve never done.” –Unknown I have never written a blog post before, but while my piece may be longer than some, if you need encouragement to pursue a graduate degree or to choose
Feral Swine Research – Highlight of MS in Biology Student, Amberly Hauger Feral swine. That’s right, wild hogs. They are a bigger problem than you might realize. In numbers, feral swine can cause extensive damage to forests, agricultural lands, and Michigan’s water resources. They can also host many parasites and diseases that threaten humans, domestic
Beautiful Michigan! The View from an Out-of-State DPT By Khoa Lam Spring is finally here and as a non-native resident, I have to say, it’s beautiful here in Michigan. Having lived for many years in Oklahoma and Missouri, I’m still adjusting to the remarkable landscape and scenery that makes this state so unique. It’s hard
In 2011, I decided to return to the University of Michigan-Flint for a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies. It was difficult choosing between a Master of Arts in English and the Liberal Studies degree. What I really liked about the MA in Liberal Studies, however, was that it would allow me to pursue different
In 2009 Amy suffered an unexpected sudden cardiac arrest. Eight years later she’s excelling in UM-Flint’s Master of Public Health. Read Amy’s story below… On March 19, 2009, I suffered an unexpected Sudden Cardia Arrest that changed my life forever. This led me to need a heart transplant; I was transplanted with a new heart on
What is your previous degree(s) in and where did you earn it/them? Secondary Education with a major in Unified Science and minor in French from Wayne State University. Why did you select UM-Flint for your graduate studies? I found that the University of Michigan-Flint’s program provided me with the opportunity to earn an Educational Technology
The decision to come back to school after working for several years in the medical device industry was the easy part, following through with it was tough. Initially I thought that this was some sort of phase that I was going through, a fleeting idea that was not really sensible for a guy who had
Grad Blog by Pranita Sharma, Public Health student “Public Health is a dynamic, diverse, and booming field. Many students are interested in pursuing a degree in Public Health these days from all over the world.” I have been with MPH program at UM-Flint for two years and I would like to share some of
Grad Blog by H.K. Kopesky, Master of Art in Social Sciences student “Set your goals high, and don’t stop til you get there.” — Bo Jackson I didn’t know what the outcome would be if I were to return to study. I had been home for more than a decade, and was rather unsure
In an unexpected moment one evening, my mentor and former boss Leslie Donaldson turned to me and coached me professionally. She essentially asked, “What are you doing now, and what would you like to be doing?” I was taken aback. At the time I had been managing a series of professional development opportunities for artists