Advancing Human Health

Transcript

Let’s meet Miranda who will talk about her own journey in exploring career paths in the modern setting of human health. She’s a student in the College for Health Community and Policy, sharing yet another example of how UTSA is preparing students to move from the classroom to their career.

– Thanks, Alex. Hey, everyone. After graduating high school, the idea of finding the right college was intimidating. I wanted to go where I could gain experience in the different areas of my major, psychology, to help me narrow down my options for a future career path. Being from San Antonio, and my dad being a proud alumni, the University of Texas at San Antonio was always in my sights. When I learned about the mini opportunities they provide students like me who are not certain of their career choice, I knew this was a place for me. After just one year, my professors have helped me apply what I’m learning in my classes to the real world. An example involves my work in a behavioral neuroscience lab where we study animal behaviors and learning abilities to gauge their potential relationships with mental disorders. UTSA is a highly esteemed research institution, which means there are numerous research programs for both undergraduate and graduate students. However, research is just one example of a human health-related career. I also obtained an internship opportunity when my behavior analysis professor connected me with an autism treatment center, which I otherwise would not have known about. I get to help work with autistic children to understand and improve their behaviors. Now, instead of just choosing one career path, my experiences have encouraged me to explore all of my options. UTSA has dedicated resources to students to help them reach their goals of getting experience in their field of studies so that they may build towards a successful future. Through my experiences here, I have learned the importance of working with others and making connections to help further our knowledge of developing human health and create a healthier world for us all. That’s my story. Back to you, Alex.

– Thanks, Miranda. I love that you’re gaining real world experience that’s giving you a broader understanding of different health-related professions and how they work together for the benefit of the community. And thanks to UTSA’s many community partners in San Antonio, there’s no shortage of opportunities for students to do their own career exploration. That was awesome.