Worthy2021

Hello everyone-so glad to hear all the excitement of new beginnings. Has anyone applied to/heard from Rutgers' DrPH program and/or been accepted? I received an offer and would love to connect with anyone else in the program.

Hi Everyone, I haven’t posted here and have been avoiding forums because it makes my anxiety worse about the waiting. I wanted to share something I thought the other day and hope others find helpful during this waiting. I realized no matter what, a rejection from a school won’t define me or undo any of the wonderful things/work I’ve done or any of us have done. It’ll sting, it’ll be a disappointment, but it’ll be just fine in the end. We’ll all continue to do good work, create change, and help people, especially those most in need. The important thing to remember during this waiting is, each of us applied to all these schools because we thought we are deserving, smart enough, and had a shot at admission. An acceptance letter won’t re-affirm our worthiness and a rejection won’t diminish it. Each and every one of us started off worthy. I’m not suggesting admission into one of the “elite” (or any) schools wouldn’t be a privilege and incredible opportunity, but regardless of where we get in or whether we get into PhD/DrPH program at all, we’ll still be amazing public health advocates, researchers, and professionals, we’ll still make our mark in the world, and we’ll make the world a better place. Because we are all passionate, smart, awesome people and that’s something an admission committee can’t decide for us…Just wanted to send some encouraging words of support to all! Stay strong and remember you’re already awesome! ?