Written by Joya Banerjee, MPH, RN “The fundamental reason why most of us aren’t as happy as we could be is that we allocate attention in ways that are often at odds with experiencing as much pleasure and purpose as we could .” – Paul Dolan, Professor of  Behavioral Science at the London School of […]

The field of public health is evolving and continues to expand into unique areas. Over the past 20 years social media has exploded and now affects many areas of our lives including our health. Additionally, increased cost of living has forced people to make difficult decisions with lasting consequences. Even how we access physical activity has shifted.  

As a current MPH student, I find myself answering the question “What can you do with your degree?” quite a lot. One of my go-to answers is “Well how much time do you have?” Many people don’t realize how vast the field of public health is, the number of different fields you may go into, and the job titles you may hold.