Degree Program: BS – Public Health
Field Experience Placement Site: Greendale Health Department
Semester/Year: Fall 2023
Product: Coordination of community health literacy and health information program with a work summary timeline and plan for the program.
What did you like most about your Field Experience?
What I liked most about my Field Experience was the ability to work alongside numerous professionals in a public health setting. This was a really valuable experience where I got to explore the many different areas that operate a health department.
Why was your project important to the organization?
My project was important for the health department because it gave them an oversight into a health topic that was important to the community. Hopefully the resources I shared can contribute to improving health literacy within the community.
How did your field experience prepare you for a career in public health?
My field experience gave me the opportunity to develop myself professionally by forming new connections and also finding a field which felt right for me. The skills I learned and relationships I built during my experience are irreplicable and vital factors that prepared me for a career in public health.