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Hello! I am interested in applying for MPH programs, especially Global/Intl Health concentrations. My GPA is EXTREMELY LOW, 2.63 to be exact. I know those numbers probably made your eyes bleed lol. I am just looking for a little feedback and guidance. I graduated in 2012, and I have been stuck in low paying, unfulfilling dead end jobs. I did not take my education seriously in undergrad, and it shows. When I started college, my first semester GPA was 1.05 (ouch). After taking a year off, I returned to school and changed my major to IR. My grades did improve, but were still pretty average,even after retaking certain courses. I could blame my low GPA on a myriad of incidents, but I take full responsibility for not fully applying myself. I'll be 27 in August, and I am looking to turn my life around and snap out of this quarter life crisis, and put my past failures behind me.
I currently work for a non profit refugee resettlement agency as an Office Assistant. My original goal was to work with refugees and eventually become a case manager/social worker. I accepted the office assistant position in hopes of moving up, that has yet to happen. I have worked at this agency for almost 1 year, and I can see that these type of positions do not offer much room for financial or career growth. My current position only pays $10/hr, which is not enough for me to survive off of. I also work as a part time youth & parent mentor, serving emotionally disturbed youth & parents. I help them with identifying community resources, anger management, and improving their standard of living. Most of the clients are assigned to our agency by Children's service for neglect or abuse in the home. I enjoy my second job more than the first position, but it's still not what I want to do as a career.
I am interested in Public/Global Health because I have a strong desire to make a difference and help improve the lack of healthcare and resources available to underserved populations and developing countries, specifically Haiti. I would like to travel, gain research experience, monitoring & evaluation experience.
Undergrad School: Small Public University in Ohio
Undergrad GPA: 2.63
Major: international Relations
Minor: Marketing
-Studied Abroad in Morocco for 1 sem, also tutored non native English speaking students while abroad.
-Completed 2 summer internships with State of Ohio Job & Family Services.
- Participated in Americorps, SGA, various multicultural organizations.
-Participated in 1 Undergraduate research conference.
-Recently joined Medical Reserve Corps.
-Currently volunteering once a week preparing Nepalese clients for Citizenship test.
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I just started the application process on SOPHAS. I plan on taking the GRE in two months. Do you think I have a chance of getting accepted into a program? What are other options in order to get valuable research experience? Financial aid is not available for most grad certificate programs, and I do not have the funds to pay for classes. Any suggestions?
I currently work for a non profit refugee resettlement agency as an Office Assistant. My original goal was to work with refugees and eventually become a case manager/social worker. I accepted the office assistant position in hopes of moving up, that has yet to happen. I have worked at this agency for almost 1 year, and I can see that these type of positions do not offer much room for financial or career growth. My current position only pays $10/hr, which is not enough for me to survive off of. I also work as a part time youth & parent mentor, serving emotionally disturbed youth & parents. I help them with identifying community resources, anger management, and improving their standard of living. Most of the clients are assigned to our agency by Children's service for neglect or abuse in the home. I enjoy my second job more than the first position, but it's still not what I want to do as a career.
I am interested in Public/Global Health because I have a strong desire to make a difference and help improve the lack of healthcare and resources available to underserved populations and developing countries, specifically Haiti. I would like to travel, gain research experience, monitoring & evaluation experience.
Undergrad School: Small Public University in Ohio
Undergrad GPA: 2.63
Major: international Relations
Minor: Marketing
-Studied Abroad in Morocco for 1 sem, also tutored non native English speaking students while abroad.
-Completed 2 summer internships with State of Ohio Job & Family Services.
- Participated in Americorps, SGA, various multicultural organizations.
-Participated in 1 Undergraduate research conference.
-Recently joined Medical Reserve Corps.
-Currently volunteering once a week preparing Nepalese clients for Citizenship test.
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I just started the application process on SOPHAS. I plan on taking the GRE in two months. Do you think I have a chance of getting accepted into a program? What are other options in order to get valuable research experience? Financial aid is not available for most grad certificate programs, and I do not have the funds to pay for classes. Any suggestions?