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This self-proclaimed local affordable food connoisseur has raved so much about Pauly’s Pockets on admissions tours that they decided to put him on
commission. Well, not really, but they should. Scott is extremely charismatic and eloquent. Whatever he does is noticed and whatever he says is listened to.

Scott, a Maine native, is “a friend-a-holic.” He has a reputation for taking forever to get to places on campus because he stops and talks to everyone; “I’m a social and verbal creature by nature.” When he enrolled at UNH as a math major, the flood of numbers and equations left Scott feeling inadequate socially. Now, a
Psychology major, this senior is in his element and truly enjoying his classes- but more importantly, learning.

Scott’s wealth of experiences will be remembered with great fondness. Having done theater in high school, Scott got involved with WildActs his first year and participated until last semester. He started working in the admissions office as a tour guide his sophomore year and now he practically lives there. In two and a half years, Scott has done two summer
internships and advisory board work. He operates like a full-time employee without the monetary compensation. He truly cares about the admissions office, about his co-workers, and about the incoming high school students experiencing UNH for the first time. “I’ve developed an uncommon devotion to the admissions office,” he states with a laugh. Jodie Irving, one of the Assistant Directors of Admissions describes Scott as an upstanding student that truly cares. “But he also tells really bad jokes,” she says as she smiles. He appreciates the amazing and rewarding staff relationships he has gained through working at the admissions office. Overall, Scott prides himself with a deep respect for the University; “The more I talked about it to people on tour groups, the more I fell in love with UNH.”

Scott’s most eye-opening experience so far was his semester in Florence, Italy last year. He describes it as, “the single most challenging, rewarding, and exciting experience of my life.” It provided him with a feeling of humbleness that has shaped his perspective on life; “It was like, ‘Hey check this out Mr. New England! Your bubble is pretty small compared to the world!’” While living with a host family, Scott soaked up the foreign food, culture, and language to the fullest. One of the goals he set and achieved during his semester abroad was putting himself in situations where he would have to converse
with strangers in Italian. can empathize.”

When asked about faculty or staff members that have inspired him and helped him throughout his career at UNH, Scott lists many. Michelle Holt-Shannon offered him acceptance during a difficult time his first year at UNH. Erika Chapin hired Scott as a tour guide, giving him praise and confidence. Ben Harris was the professor that first emphasized the absorption of material to produce deep learning and understanding.

Scott has interests in social work, international education, counseling, adult education, and admissions. He’s already off to a great start with his internship at the HUB Family Resource Center in Dover, where he provides child care and tutoring to individuals and families in the community. “My best experiences have been those that challenge my understanding of myself and the people around me. So that’s what I have to do: figure myself out and be of service toanyone I can be.”

His personal motto? Rock life. Scott does this both literally (he’s an avid and talented guitar player) and figuratively. “There are so many ways to make the most of your college experience. You have to do the things that intrigue and excite a perfect quality of life; things that make you an active member of the community that you’re in.”