Graduate Student Spotlight

Public Health

Student Name: Christine Arago

Program: Master of Public Health

Hometown: Tyler, TX

Undergraduate Institution: St. John’s University in NYC

Why did you choose to attend UT Tyler?

I chose UT Tyler due to the small classroom size and multiple opportunities to serve my local hometown through the Public Health sector! Coming from college in NYC, I have realized how important it is to serve my own local community. Therefore, I found the MPH program to be the perfect match for me.

What are your career goals and how does your graduate program support them?

My goal is to be a physician here in Tyler! The MPH program fully supports my goals because the curriculum provides a better insight into becoming a better physician that sees the value of both community health and individual health! 

What do you like most about UT Tyler?

I love how close I am with my professors! Everyone wants you to succeed here!

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