brandeis2009

HSSP

The HSSP major is probably the most practical and applicable major offered at Brandeis (I did the BA program, not BS). I cannot say enough great things about the major and the faculty. In particular, Professors Altman, Stimell and Curi are truly top notch educators (especially if you're interested in health policy). Due in large part to my major, I had a job in the field 3 weeks after graduation and continue to hold that position. Unlike a hard science or humanities major, HSSP drew a variety of students, which made the overall experience that much better. Professor Altman and others at Heller really believe in the major and in developing students and it shows.

What Makes Brandeis Unique

The academics are on par with the Ivy League, if not better. The students at Brandeis don't mess around when it comes to academics and neither does the faculty. Student activities are VERY active, particularly the Student Union, the cultural groups and the political groups. Many of the teachers, especially in the HSSP major, work to develop students and guide them into jobs after college. The campus is not the prettiest thing the world has ever seen but it is a smaller, enclosed campus and feels like home (except for the giant bugs in East). I made life-long friends at Brandeis. I also met my wonderful boyfriend at this school freshman year.