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I am choosing to attend UC-Denver for a variety of reasons Finances - getting in-state tuition due to the Western Regional Graduate Program, put my way through undergrad so saving some money for graduate school will be a blessing when it comes time to start paying off those loans! Program - Concentrating in global health and health systems, management and policy is perfect for what I hope my career will be... Also the smaller size and more accessible professors are is always a plus Location - Family is from PNW and the Rocky Mountain region, I get to explore a new place but still be somewhat close to home (closer than the east coast) Weather/Geography - I like my seasons and hiking, Colorado fits both those needs While I was waiting for decisions to come in, I had a wonderful conversation with one of my professors about going somewhere that will make you happy - not whether the school is the best one in the nation because at the end of the day you'll remember the relationship you built and will end up with the degree you want. Some of the best advice given to me when stressing over a state school vs. private prestigious school. Colorado is the best fit for me and I can't wait to begin my program in only 5 months!

My schools to chose from are Tulane - International Health Programs and UC Denver - Global Health Systems, Management and Policy. I think I am leaning more towards Denver because of in-state tuition for Western state residents, the WHO collaborative center and all of the beautiful mountains to climb! Any other future UC Denver students out there?

I applied to OSU but we won't hear anything till May if you haven't heard anything yet...

Another article by anthropologist Johanna Crane is quite thought provoking on the field of global health. Things to consider as we all gear up to enter the Global Health profession. http://www.humanosphere.org/2014/02/dark-heart-global-health/