An Interview With Meagan Diez

Q: What was it like studying in Vietnam? A: Studying abroad in Vietnam was an amazing experience. It definitely gave me insight into a different culture and how people in different regions of the world live and view life. One of the most important things that studying in Vietnam gave me was the insight that essentially all people are really the same and that everyone isn't as different as others make them out to be.
Q: What are your plans after graduation?

A: After graduation, I plan on pursing a bachelor's degree in nursing and hopefully going on to get my Master's in nursing as well.
Q: How did the Department of Health Science prepare you for life after graduation? A: Brockport and the Health Science department have prepared me for life after graduation by helping me build my content knowledge in the health field as well as the skills necessary to help me succeed in my field. My professors have helped me become a more professional and well-rounded individual as well.
Q: You've had a broad variety of academic interests here and excelled at them all...how has Brockport helped you nurture those interests?

A: Brockport has helped me nurture all of my different interests by having lots of options available. I never would have dreamed of living in Vietnam for 4 months until I realized that going to Vietnam is one of the perks of belonging to Brockport. Also, I've changed majors several times and Brockport was able to accommodate all my interests at the time: Health Science, Physical Education and Anthropology.
Q: What brought you to Brockport? How has your impression of campus changed?

A: A strange series of events actually brought me to Brockport. I actually declined coming to Brockport when I first got in as a freshmen and went to Ithaca college instead. After realizing that my career choice as a teacher might not be able to pay off the increasingly high debts of Ithaca college I decided to give Brockport a try and I'm very glad I made that decision. Brockport has a great community feel and is a fun place to be. It has also helped me greatly in my field and has provided me with many opportunities to travel, learn and succeed.
Q: What advice would you have for a student considering the Health Science Dept. at Brockport? The advice I would have for someone considering the health science department is to work hard, go to class, and love what you do. If you stick to those three things success is guaranteed.