Learning happens as much outside the classroom as inside it.
The Honors College recognizes that some of the best learning is hands-on. Honors Units can be earned by participating in a broad range of cocurricular learning opportunities, from working in research labs to advancing sustainability initiatives. See the list and links below for inspiration, or propose a new idea.
6 Honors Units (7 with language immersion)
Where do you want to go? Spend a semester learning and living outside the US. Study abroad offers the chance to immerse yourself in another culture and learn the functions of their everyday life beyond just a vacation. You will interact with locals, meet others from all around the US, and have unique opportunities.
4 Units (for a full semester)
Students with excellent writing skills may be selected to help their fellow students through the Connors Writing Center. The Writing Assistantship includes a course on teaching methods as well as paid work in the Writing Center.
2 Units
Students from ALL majors serve as consultants and gain hands-on experience serving as consultants for regional companies that are working to assess their social and environmental impacts. Supported by UNH faculty and experienced peer mentors, you'll be matched with a team of peers and a client company to help them work through the B Impact Assessment.
2 Units
Work with other students under a faculty member on a year-long research experience culminating in a presentation of your findings at the Undergraduate Research Conference. Only available to first-year students.
Teaching Assistantships
Variable Units
Many courses at UNH engage high-performing students to help younger peers. Taking part in Peer-Led Team Learning and other supervised teaching experiences can earn you credit or pay, as well as Honors Units.
2 Units
Learn about civil discourse and promote public dialogue by connecting research to social/civic policy and ethics. Take this class to learn about public engagement processes framed through a dialogic ethic that fosters relationships based on honesty, respect, reciprocity, humility, and trust.
