The professor of this course kept his students interested by including anecdotes in his lectures, facilitating discussion, and opening the classroom up to guest speakers. The assignment prompts were “cool,” and the course went in-depth with topics, instead of scratching the surface like many other survey courses. About 70 percent of the students’ grades were based on two writing assignments and the online quizzes and tests were not enjoyed. Also, students were flooded with emails and no one felt comfortable participating in class discussions. It was suggested that participation and attendance be a part of the grading system so that more people are encouraged to speak up and attend class. It was also suggested that the online quizzes and tests be done in class. This course requires a lot of work, and prospective students should know that there are five modules to cover within a short period of time.

The best part about this course was the informative, interactive, and engaging lectures. Professor Winch had Global Health Breakfasts for students which allowed them to get a more in-depth understanding of the career field. Some students found the online quizzes frustrating and the workload overwhelming at times. This class could be improved by having more small assignments and increasing the level of student interaction during lectures. Prospective students interested in global health should be prepared for a significant workload and have strong writing skills.