Oooh, Public Health!
Well, it’s not sexy, but it’s gaining popularity. Courses in public health - which include many and diverse topics such as disease transmission and prevention, education campaigns and laws surrounding the health and well-being of a population - have been growing in popularity, reports the Washington Post. Professors in the field speculate this may be the result of a generation that has grown up with the AIDS epidemic as a fact throughout their lives. Also, opportunities in public health careers are growing, and it is a field that offers the chance to make a difference in many lives. There are opportunities for hands-on experience establishing education programs, conducting research and providing services. With regular hand-washing, alcohol responsibility and cleanliness campaigns being as necessary in residence halls as WiFi, how can housing pros tap into this interest and provide programs-and possibly off-campus activities-for students interested (professionally or otherwise) in public health issues?