Samantha Bockoven
Samantha Bockoven graduated from Villanova University in 2019 with a degree in Peace and Justice and a minor in Global Health. She went on to get her master’s in public health with a concentration in disaster health and emergency preparedness. Since then, she has worked in a variety of public health jobs in the United States and around the world.Articles By Samantha Bockoven
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Samantha Bockoven —
October 19, 2022
Dorm rooms and on-campus apartments tend to be tight on space. With some creativity, you can still do all the cooking you enjoy right from your dorm room.
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Samantha Bockoven —
October 19, 2022
The field of public health is a great degree to pursue a wide variety of jobs. Whether you want to work in an academic institution, a nonprofit, a governmental agency, a trade association, a think tank, a private company, or somewhere else, there is a place for you!
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Samantha Bockoven —
December 12, 2022
Tags: around the world, boxing day, christmas, community building, connection, cultures, hanukkah, holiday season, joy and celebration, kwanzaa, las posadas, season of giving, the more you know, winter solstice
The last month of the year is full of big holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, which bring families together to celebrate their faith and culture. Throughout these weeks are also plenty of other important and fun observances that make December a truly special month.
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Samantha Bockoven —
January 9, 2023
Tags: building community, classroom community, conversation starters, introduce yourself, making friends, networking, shared interests
This article will introduce some conversation starters you can use to break the ice.
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Samantha Bockoven —
December 9, 2022
Tags: emergency contact, emergency planning, evacuation plan, first aid, identification cards, insurance, preparedness
Although your college campus may seem far removed from harm, preparing for disasters that can strike
your area is essential.
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Samantha Bockoven —
January 17, 2023
Tags: community building, division i sports, holistic wellness, self advocacy, student athlete life, time management, varsity sports
Whether just starting a collegiate sport or participating in the sport for a few years now, here are five reminders of ways you can mitigate some of the negative components of being a student-athlete.
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Samantha Bockoven —
December 19, 2022
Tags: celebrating, holiday cheer, holiday season, holiday spirit, holiday traditions, the more you know, worldly
Although Christmas celebrations across cultures include many similar traditions, it is interesting to see what cultures do differently.
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Samantha Bockoven —
January 25, 2023
The following article will discuss ways to connect to a faith family in college.
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Samantha Bockoven —
November 14, 2022
Tags: budgeting, cutting costs, dream destination, goal setting, holidays, living accommodations, planning, planning trips, research, traveling
The number one inhibitor of travel is money. These travel tips will give you the tools to start planning your trip without putting a huge dent in your wallet!
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Samantha Bockoven —
April 10, 2024
The following article provides some tips and tricks to keep in mind when writing a Common Application Essay:
