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 Taras
S Ferencevych,
Smith Hall Director
Undergraduate degree: Bachelor's
degree in Political Science, Rutgers University
Graduate degree: Outsdoor
Education from the University of New Hampshire |
Taras is starting his 3rd year
as a hall director in Smith Hall.
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Why did you become a hall director?
I am a firm believer in the power of communities. I
became a Hall Director, because I enjoy sharing experiences
and learning from others. I like watching students
from various backgrounds and circumstances coexist
together and learn to rely on each other in the absence
of their familiar environments. A residence
hall has the potential of being a social network,
support system and place of comfort and dorm life,
in my opinion, is an integral part of college experience.
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Why did you choose to work at UNH? What attracted you to the area or to the school?
I came to UNH in 2002 to pursue a Master’s
Degree in Outdoor Education. In addition to UNH
being a leader among graduate programs in my field
of interest, I was also excited about its proximity
to mountains and the ocean, where I have spent a considerable
amount of time playing and honing my outdoor skills. New
England is beautiful in every season and there are
always interesting places to explore both on and off-campus.
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Advice for incoming students?
In the words of the wise Goethe, "Whatever
you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness
has genius, power and magic in it". Take
advantage of the many opportunities that surround
you here. And actively seek out the reality
you wish for yourself.
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Anything else (experiences, hobbies, etc.) that you would want first year students to know about you?
My past professional activities have
included: counselor training, ski instruction, expedition
leadership, ropes course facilitation, and scout
programming. I have an adventurous spirit and am
often roaming about in search of new aesthetic landscapes.
I am an avid mountaineer, skier, rock climber, photographer
and student. My outdoor endeavors inspired me to
pursue a career in education.
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