How do I practice and build skills? 

Academic

• Engage in research and field experience
  • Connect with your faculty members, Hamel Center for Undergraduate Research, or the UNH Research Office.
• Publish your research and papers
  • Submit your research to industry-specific journals
• Present at professional conferences and competitions
  • Take part in the Undergraduate or Graduate Research Conference
• Secure a teaching assistantship, lab assistantship, or tutoring position
  • Take on a leadership or service position within your department to support your peers
• Study away to build your national and global citizenship
  • Find the right program for you with National Student Exchange, Semester in the City, Education Abroad, etc.

​Co-Curricular

• Learn about all of the resources available on campus
  • Explore the A-Z Resource Guide on unh.edu to see all UNH has to offer
• Volunteer to support your local or global community
  • Visit the UNH Civic and Community Engagement website to identify opportunities
• Join and participate in clubs and/or student organizations
  • Find through the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership, academic organizations, and Campus Recreation
• Pursue student leadership positions
  • Apply to be a Resident Assistant, take a leadership position in an organization, run for student government

Professional

• Shadow professionals and companies of interest
  • Use Wildcat Connections or campus connections to build relationships and request job shadowing experiences
• Secure at least one internship
  • Search through Handshake, established department internship opportunities, or campus recruiting events to find options
• Get a part-time job to build transferable skills
  • Attend the Part-Time and Work Study Job Fair, inquire with campus departments, or local businesses