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What is Health and Human Development?

Diverse fields of study that share one
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Melina Anast
Co-Director
Summary Statement

Hi everyone! I am from Northern Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C.! My favorite classes are NUTR 251 and CHEM 202. I love going to the sporting events, and hanging out downtown with my friends. My favorite spot on campus is Alumni Pond!

Department
  • First-Year Peer Assistant
Education
  • Second year, Nutritional Sciences