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Just received an offer from Western (waitlisted)!! Looking forward to connect with everyone:)

Just received an offer from Western (waitlisted)!! Looking forward to connect with everyone:)

Just received an offer from Western (waitlisted)!! Looking forward to connect with everyone:)

Just received an offer from Western (waitlisted)!! Looking forward to connect with everyone:)

Just received an offer from Western (waitlisted)!! Looking forward to connect with everyone:)

Just received an offer from Western (waitlisted)!! Looking forward to connect with everyone:)

Accepted my offer to Waterloo. Declined my offer to Western. I hope a spot opens up for someone! 
Also, please let me know if anyone else decided on Waterloo. I would love to connect. 

Just declined western and brock! hope that frees up at spot for someone!

Hi!! I like to keep up with the MPH candidate postings because I want to see what the future cohorts are like - I'm currently a Western MPH student so I can attest to some of the backings that previous alumni have stated - it is a good program BUT like any grad program, make sure it fits your goals and objectives. Don't base your decisions on anonymous comments - reach out to current Western MPH students and alumni to get a good grasp of what the program is like now versus what how student outcomes turned out to be. 
The practicums are fine - everyone in the entirety of Canada applies for the same practicums - Western offers the internal pools which makes it a little easier to make choices. I have friends currently going to PAHO, working in local health units (I'm personally going to the Canadian Red Cross for the summer). Because of the pandemic however (and I'm sure other MPH grad students can agree), the number of practicums offered are lower AND it is harder to find a paid position just because of the job market. That's the reality - however, I do believe every single student has a practicum that they either found or the program helped them find. 
It's a 1 year program. Some other Canadian MPH programs are 16 months - they are JUST as condensed. We cover the same material. It's not supposed to be the be all, end all of education and if you cover something that you're interested in, you do what you're supposed to and go and be curious. 
And finally - get into touch with Linkedin MPH grads! They're the best resource - of course there will be grads with open to work on LinkedIn who graduated in the past year. WE'RE IN A PANDEMIC. Jobs are low everywhere - and it's also the same in public health. However, there are more grads who are offered jobs and can attest to the program.
All in all, everything is anecdotal, but go out and do your research and TALK to the alumni. Not some random people on an anonymous forum.
That being said, if you're interested in learning the pros and cons about the program (as it's current online version and pandemic state) please feel free to message and I'll pass on my linkedin.
Good luck to all future MPH grads! And for those who didn't get in this year - don't lose hope, just redirect. Public health needs you all! 

I can't tell if you're trying to be sarcastic or what. But not once did I say my job is "posh"? But ok. Not here "promoting" the degree, I am clearing up some extremely unwarranted and basically untrue blanket statements that you have made about the program. 
Like you said, everyone's journey in public health is different. It is ultimately up to each individual to make an informed decision. I came in to provide clarity based on some of your untrue comments, as I am a graduate of the program. Not once did I step in to say I am here to promote the program, but go off. 

This is gonna be the longest long weekend ever ? I need answers. Like NOW !!!!!!!

Neither have I

I applied to uoft health promo too, I haven’t heard from them! 

I applied to uoft health promo too, I haven’t heard from them! 

I applied to uoft health promo too, I haven’t heard from them! 

got into western the other day, but will be rejecting the offer due to the inability to pay for it. hopefully that clears up a spot for someone on here!

Sorry to hear...it was my first choice too:( I really wish they’d let us know where we are on the waitlist though. 
 
hope better news will come our way soon!!

I haven’t heard anything from them either....

As per my findings from previous year threads, most number of selections get their email by April 2nd week (till around april 16).. And last year, on april 21 i think, they sent the rejection mail to the rest on the same day.. Which means we gotta cling on to it till April 16 at least.. Dont lose hope anyone.. We still got few more weeks.. Lets hope, that's all we can do! 

I hope we all receive some good news soon! By next week hopefully, I’m tired of waiting....

Best of luck with your Western app!
I also applied to Western but mine still says applied, released to program :/ anyone else in the same boat? 
Also, since they sent out waitlist, does that mean some already got accepted? 

I hope we all receive some good news soon! By next week hopefully, I’m tired of waiting....

I hope we all receive some good news soon! By next week hopefully, I’m tired of waiting....