Kaela Pittman: pitt0162@umn.edu
- Masters of Science in Nutrition (2 year)
- Plan B with The Emily Program internship
- Undergraduate degree in nutrition/dietetics
- Sports nutrition focus
Sydney Boehnlein: boeh0191@umn.edu
- Masters of Science in Nutrition (1 year completion)
- Plan B with The Emily Program internship
- Undergraduate degree in nutrition/dietetics
- Sports nutrition focus
Hannah Trasser: trass003@umn.edu
- Masters of Public Health Nutrition (non-coordinated track)
- Undergraduate degree in Psychology
Rebecca Leighton: leigh142@umn.edu
- Masters of Pubic Health Nutrition, coordinated track (with dietetic internship)
- Undergraduate degree in nutrition/dietetics
Highlighted Q & A:
How did you find an advisor for graduate school?
Know what you are interested in ~ look into professors current research, start early, hold informational interviews, have a formulated plan, use your personal connections, don't burn bridges with professors.
What are the Nutritional Science program tracks?
Plan A : More research, science - aimed towards future completion of PhD
Plan B: More open to what you want to do, along with dietetic internship afterwards. (Have great time management skills and know what you want to focus on.)
How to apply for T.A. position:
Talk to Dave Smith as early as possible - work together on coordinating similar interests with current professors.
How important is your GRE score?
Focus on getting at least average - do your best!
What strengthens grad school applications?
Long term experience, volunteer work, connections. Knowing what you're going to bring to the program, knowing what you want from the program and what you want to do with it.
How is graduate different than undergraduate school?
You are taking classes you love, are able to apply knowledge from undergrad and real world situations, hands on learning experiences, less memorizing and cramming (less exams!), smaller more engaging class sizes, skills and knowledge taught are relevant and applicable.
I am interesting in the Masters of Public Health nutrition, where should I gain volunteer experience?
Second Harvest Heartland (http://www.2harvest.org/?referrer=https://www.google.com/#.Vkn409-rSCQ)
Farm to School programs (http://nutritionservices.mpls.k12.mn.us/about)
Open Arms (http://www.openarmsmn.org/)
Local Food Banks
Advice?
Be confident, true to yourself, know what you want!
Please feel free to email these students, or SOND, with any of your questions!
