Georgia Southern University: Georgia Southern Graduate Credits Independent Study And Mentor For Success In Public Health

Savannah GA

19 May, 2022

1:50 PM

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Press release from Georgia Southern University: May 18, 2022 Many students strive to make a significant impact on their communities before they graduate. Jordan Bordeaux is one of them. As an undergraduate student at the University of Wyoming, Bordeaux worked in health promotion and wellness. That experience prompted her to look into graduate programs for public health. "I enjoy public health because it is such an inclusive area of study, and really focuses on health and wellness in both a micro and macro level," said Bordeaux, who is from Douglas, Wyoming. She chose the Georgia Southern University Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health (JPHCOPH) based on the quality of education and affordability, and for its emphasis on project-based learning and access to graduate assistantships that could help fund her educational endeavors. As part of her independent study, Bordeaux assisted in migrant farm clinics and collaborated on a capstone presentation that focused on the mental health of migrant farmworkers. The independent study also allowed her to use Spanish to communicate health and wellness concepts. "This class was one of the most impactful parts of my master's program," Bordeaux said. "Thanks to the program, I improved my Spanish-speaking and expanded my knowledge on the Latino & immigrant community and the migrant farmworker experience." Bordeaux said she is grateful for all the amazing opportunities Georgia Southern provided to her during her time as a student. "Georgia Southern really provided hands-on learning experiences that have helped shape my future and endowed me with a broad range of transferable skills," Bordeaux said. "That, I believe, will help me in a variety of concentrations." "My plan for the future is to work in a community setting, where I can educate and empower others in topics around sexual health, healthy relationships, mental health and substance use," Bordeaux said. This press release was produced by Georgia Southern University. The views expressed here are the author's own.