Monday, April 23, 2018
Final Blog!
I've learned a great deal about environmental health this semester. I think that if I had been exposed to this topic earlier on in my public health career, it would have set a stronger foundation for all that public health embodies. My recommendation in future curriculums is to fit environmental health earlier on into learning because there may be individuals who are eager to get into the field. I certainly would have done more to get involved with environmental initiatives. I've learned so much about plastic waste, saving water, the trash system, and the products that we use. The more I have learned the more I am able to talk about and raise awareness to family and friends that surround me. I learned so much about the various components such as the health effects that occur based on socio-economic status and vulnerable populations. I loved that every module was a mix of readings and videos. This helped keep me engaged and interested. The small group blogging experience was also great. I got lucky with a great group who really submitted every blog in a timely manner so I had sufficient time in responding. The blogging experience really helped me reflect on the readings and what I was learning.
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Hi Tina,
ReplyDeleteI want to start first by saying that it's been a pleasure working with you this semester. I think your suggestion is a great idea, the school should put environmental health earlier in the curriculum for those that are interested in the field or for those that may not have been interested but after taking the course decide maybe that is the path that they want. I have learned a lot this semester from this course and with the information that I have learned, I am hoping to share it with my friends and family especially regarding the toxic chemicals in our homes and harmful substance in our foods. It was really fun and a great experience working wit our groups and I wish you all the best.
I completely agree with all of the points you brought up. I think it would be wise to implement this environmental course at the beginning of our public health curriculum, especially for those who are interested in learning more about the topic. In fact, I decided to pursue my fieldwork in environmental health because of the topics I learned at the beginning of this course. Additionally, working with this group has been an absolute pleasure! I could not have asked for a better blog group because you and Feng were so insightful. I wish you the best on all of your public health endeavors! I know you're gonna be a great public health professional!
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