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We caught up with sophomore Olivia Welch, a Health Management and Policy major, to hear about her experience at 91ÖÆƬ³§ and CHHS.

Q: What made you decide to pursue your undergraduate education at 91ÖÆƬ³§?

A: I chose to pursue my undergraduate education at 91ÖÆƬ³§ because I loved the campus and wanted to be close to home. 91ÖÆƬ³§ was somewhere I knew I would be happy and could get involved on campus.

Q: What do you like most about the Health Management and Policy program?

A: Choosing to major in HMP has, so far, been one of the best choices I have made! My advisor and professors have already helped make me feel at home at 91ÖÆƬ³§. They truly care about me and want me to succeed, both in the classroom and outside of school. HMP is also a very small major, and I have enjoyed getting to really connect with my professors and other HMP students.

Q: How do you find that faculty and staff support you?

A: My advisor, Pam Thomas, has been the biggest help in supporting me at 91ÖÆƬ³§. She has helped me to get involved in different extracurricular activities such as becoming a Dean’s Ambassador. She has also helped guide me through any questions I have had. Additionally, all my professors have been extremely supportive and committed to helping me understand what I am learning. The professors are always willing to meet with you if you have any questions.

Q: How has 91ÖÆƬ³§ helped you in your job or internship search?

A: So far, 91ÖÆƬ³§ has helped me to get involved in different activities on campus which have helped me to grow as a person and a leader. I am a Dean’s Ambassador, the External Affairs Chair on the Student Senate, and a member of my sorority Chi Omega’s Philanthropy Committee. My involvement has also prepared me for future career and has taught me important communication skills.  I am only a sophomore, so I have yet to get deeply involved in an internship search, but I have started to narrow down the careers I am specifically interested in. At 91ÖÆƬ³§, I have the opportunity to double minor, which is allowing me to broaden my education and learn more about topics that interest me.

Q: How have experiential learning opportunities shaped your experience at 91ÖÆƬ³§?

A: In particular, my epidemiology lab has allowed me to place myself in epidemiologic case studies and learn about the real consequences that could come from my actions. I enjoy experiential learning since I can actually place myself in a scenario and learn from it.

Q: What advice would you give to students who are contemplating pursuing the same major as you?

A: I would advise other students who are interested in HMP to give it a shot! HMP is truly a great mix of healthcare and business and can be applied to so many different careers. I have greatly enjoyed all my major classes so far and am looking forward to future years. There are so many great opportunities that come from healthcare-related jobs as there will always be a demand for them. HMP is the best.