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Kayla Petersen

I am a sophomore at Miami University in Ohio. I major in nutrition and have a concentration in Dietetics. "Home" is wherever I feel happy, and for that I find my home in many places. After undergrad I plan on taking part in a Dietetic Intership that will last about a year and then take the RD exam to become a Registered Dietitian. I am apart of the Miami tribe, and hope to give back and work with the tribe after I become a Registered Dietitian. I am hoping that my experience in New Zealand will help lead me to better understand how culture plays a role in people's health and diet.The Maori tribe plays a crucial role in being able to research and compare the different revitalization efforts from the Miami tribe.

Home University:
Miami University
Major:
Nutrition

Blogs by Kayla Petersen

Los Angeles Airport sign before take-off to New Zealand
Kayla Petersen,

Pre-Departure

The moment I found out that I was accepted into the Christchurch program, I felt stressed but extremely excited to embark on such an amazing journey. The...