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Final Blog




Success in studies requires motivation, confidence, self-discipline, positive attitude, and the ability to make plans and  clear objectives. At the start of this and particularly the Environmental and Occupational Health Issues in Public Health class, I had a misconception that I knew enough of what entails the field. Nonetheless, during the module, I was introduced to a wide range of topics related to the study of the environment including air, water, food, and health risks related to the environment about which possessed little or no knowledge.
As a student, this was an excellent disposition to develop in various fields - study skills and other critical life skills. These skills will not only help me succeed in my academics but will also help me to excel in the handling of challenging tasks following graduation.
My professor - Professor Sattler, spent a sizable amount of time in designing, developing, covering the different aspects of the class, besides providing all the required reading material - videos, presentations, website resources. She was quite resourceful in developing our critical thinking skills and helping us see the practical relevance of how environmental material apply to our everyday lives.
The creation of a blog account and using it to accurately complete all the necessary work in good time was a challenge. Besides, having a group was a challenge for the reason that each of us has a different background, experience, knowledge, and skill level. Notwithstanding, the group was a motivator and an outstanding platform for the sharing of our thoughts, ideas, and experience.

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  1. Brittany AMay 1, 2018 at 7:48 PM

    I agree, we did learn a lot and Professor Sattler did a good job providing us with all of the great resources. I liked seeing the group's ideas and opinions on topics. I feel like we learned from each other.

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