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Anura Desai - Health Administration and Policy

My project compared health and immigration policies in the U.S. and Switzerland by studying tuberculosis rates among immigrants. I'm interested in pursuing a career in international public health, so when UMBC's health administration policy program put together this international field research project, I jumped at the chance to get involved.

I visited the World Health Organization, the International Red Cross and a refugee camp where I interviewed political asylum seekers. And, of course, I had the opportunity to experience Swiss culture first hand. What an incredible experience!

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Kriste Belt

Kriste Belt

Kriste is studying the compositions of George F. Handel.

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John Keyser

John Keyser

John worked on the design and construction of a baja mini-car.

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