Kourtney Byrd: Emissary Alumni: Emissaries: About: The University Graduate School: Indiana University Bloomington

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Kourtney Byrd

Where did you complete your Undergraduate Studies?: Georgia State University
What degree are you working toward?: A doctorate degree in Health Behavior
Why did you choose graduate school at IU Bloomington?: Honestly, I did not choose IU; yet IU chose me. I was recruited through Getting Into IU Program. I like IU because it is a R1 institution and I like it's geographical location being close to Chicago.
What's been your favorite academic accomplishment since you've been here?: My favorite academic accomplishment since I've been at Indiana University is completing my Feasibility Study of Young African American and Hispanic Male (10-25) Involvement in Gangs in Lake County, Indiana.
What do you enjoy most about life in Bloomington?: I like most about Bloomington is that people are hungry to create and make change for the betterment of mankind.