HSSU Executive (2022-2023)

Year of Study: Third
Program: Health Studies Specialist
Favourite Courses: HST211, HST400

The Health Studies program has given me the freedom to explore health in a unique and personal way. Our supportive community of students, professors, and faculty has allowed me to grow and tailor my personal interest to my studies, independent research, and job opportunities. 

Year of Study: Fourth Year
Program: Health Studies Major, Health & Disease Major
Favourite Course: HST211

My favourite part about the health studies program is meeting like minded people and being able to learn from one another, as well as from our amazing professors who are active in the field.

Year of Study: Third Year
Program: Health Studies Major, History and Philosophy of Science and Technology Major
Favourite Courses: HST211, HST308

As a smaller program, I love that we have the benefit of being a part of a close-knit community of both students and professors! Our program curriculum is also rather diverse, giving students the freedom and opportunity to learn about the different professional fields within public health.

Year of Study: Third year
Program: Health Studies Major, Global Health Major
Favourite Courses: HST211, HST440

The diverse and collaborative community in Health Studies is what makes our program special and unique. I love how everyone wants the best for one another and I am so grateful to represent such an amazing community. 

Year of Study: Fourth Year
Program: Health Studies Major, Human Biology Major
Favourite Courses: HST211, HST310

The friends and professors I managed to meet and connect with are truly one the best highlights of the health studies program. Not to mention, the vast array of courses offered that allow for free exploration and  deeper insight of different perspectives of health. 

Year of Study: Fourth Year
Program: Health Studies Major, Psychology Major
Favourite Course: HST211

I love how small and supportive the health studies community is. Our program offers the unique opportunity to get to know our professors and fellow students really well. The health studies program is also really multidisciplinary and offers students the flexibility to choose courses that reflect their interests.

Year of Study: Third Year
Program: Health Studies Specialist, Bioethics Minor, Psychology Minor
Favourite Courses: HST211, HST308

The Health Studies program has given me the freedom to explore a variety of areas within the field of health. I enjoy the flexibility of the health studies program to do research, find employers through the practicum program, and get to know experts in the field through our courses. In addition, I love how small the health studies program is, in that I know classmates in all of my classes and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved!

Year of Study: Fourth Year
Program: Health Studies Specialist, French Minor
Favourite Courses: HST211, HST305, HST309, HST350

I really enjoy being a part of the Health Studies community because of how welcoming and caring everyone is! I also love how the courses range from a variety of topics such as global health to health policy; this allows me to acquire a holistic understanding to all kinds of health issues in Canada and beyond.

Year of Study: Fourth Year
Program: Health Studies Specialist, Medical Anthropology Major
Favourite Courses: HST211, HST305

I love the wide range of professors that are teaching health studies courses. Not only are they understanding, but they enable student success. You truly feel comfortable with your peers, professors and staff as you navigate around campus!

Year of Study: Fourth Year
Program: Health Studies Major, Physiology Minor, Immunology Minor
Favourite Courses: HST307, HST440, HST211

I love the Health Studies program because of the amazing range of courses and supportive student body! I’m super proud to be a part of this community and have gained great value in my academic and social life. 

Year of Study: Third
Program: Health Studies Specialist, Immunology Specialist, Medical Anthropology Minor
Favourite Courses: HST211, HST464

I love how small and tight-knit our community is. The opportunity that students have to really connect with our professors and our peers just doesn’t exist in most other programs. 

Year of Study: Third
Program: Health Studies Major, Urban Studies Minor, French Studies Minor
Favourite Courses: HST306, HST209

I really love the freedom you have to study a wide variety of topics within this program, and how supportive everyone is.

Year of Study: Second Year
Program: Health Studies Major, Health & Disease Major
Favourite Course: HST209

I enjoy how close the community is! There's a great sense of community and support in interacting with professors and students as you can explore the many diverse areas in the health field, with many opportunities to get involved!

Year of Study: Second Year
Program: Health Studies Major, Health & Disease Major
Favourite Course: HST211

I love how supportive and comfortable the Health Studies program feels. It’s so interdisciplinary and diverse that you’re guaranteed to find something that’ll pique your interest.

Year of Study: Third Year
Program: Health Studies Major, Ethics Society and Law Major
Favourite Course: HST211

The Health Studies program is incredibly interdisciplinary. I’ve gained valuable insight from diverse areas of public health, including epidemiology, global health, and public policy.