Valentina Marginean

     

     As a child, I immigrated from Blaj, Romania to Youngstown, Ohio. I attended Ursuline High School (Go Irish!) and I am extremely thankful for the scholarships that were able to support my education. I ran track all four years and held a steady job at Family Video. Senior year I was recognized nationally as an AP Scholar with Honors. My favorite classes were AP French and AP Chemistry. 

 

     I am currently in my fourth year studying Pre-Professional Zoology at Ohio Wesleyan University. I am a double minor in Chemistry and Sociology. At school, I try to stay as active as possible both academically and socially. I participate in various organizations, my favorite being Women's Club Rugby. My sophomore year, I became extremely passionate about public health issues after taking a medical anthropology class that focused on cross-cultural differences in healthcare resources. 

 

     My research interests pertain to infectious disease, primarily HIV/AIDS. This interest guides my enthusiasm for my summer internship work at The AIDS Institute. This year, I am in the process of applying to various MPH programs, with the hopes of concentrating in Global Health/Infectious Disease. 

 

     The purpose of this site is to blog about my internship experiences and my upcoming study abroad experience. Please see the above links for this information.