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What is the Changemaker Fellowship?
We support all students, with diverse interests and life experiences, throughout college and beyond with high-impact, real world experiences to build a life and a career at the intersection of doing well and doing good. We use a people-planet-profit approach and care about making a positive social, environmental and economic impact in the world. If you do too, then you have what it takes!
Questions? Reach out to our Director.
Semester in the City (SITC) is an internship-based program in Boston; students earn 16 UNH credits, have a dedicated mentor and work on strategic projects for their host organization. Live in the BU/BC area in apartments with your cohort, plus other perks!
NEW for 2021: Students can choose to intern right here at UNH through SITC @ UNH! Make an impact on campus and work with a mentor on a strategic sustainability project with a UNH department.
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Fellows are paired with a peer mentor, a Changemaker Coach – who are UNH students with experience in our programs and changemaking here on campus and in the community. They're here to help you make the most of your UNH experience, while driving social, environmental and economic action.
"Being a part of the Changemaker Fellowship has not only allowed me to meet peers of similar mindsets, yet who are so diverse in what their majors are and what they want to accomplish, but has also allowed me to create change and make an impact on campus."
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Fellows attend monthly "happy hours" with the Changemaker Coaches and guest speakers – great networking and resource opportunities to get involved on campus and beyond.
"Being a Changemaker Fellow has given me the network and the opportunities I need to help solve today’s most pressing problems.”
- Jason Plante '23 -
Fellows are pre-accepted into our distinguished internship program:
Semester in the City (fall/spring in Boston, credit bearing) NEW for 2021: choose to intern in Boston or right here at UNH!"Becoming a Changemaker Fellow not only provides us with the tools and values to grow as a people and a more conscious consumer, but also applies programs that allow the follow-through implementation of said skills for the better of the surrounding community. The opportunities are limitless, unique, and completely satisfying!"
- Sierra Walsh '24
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Bella was a freshman majoring in Business Administration and Sustainability. In high school, Bella was a designer on the school yearbook staff, played forward on the varsity soccer team, and started the Sustainability/Conservation Club. On campus, Bella worked at the UNH Phonathon, enjoyed hikes through college woods, and studied at the Diamond Library. She also recently has been involved in the…Learn More -
Kate was a freshman undeclared in the College of Health and Human Services, intending to major in Human Development and Family Studies. She wanted to become a Changemaker Fellow in order to join a community of passionate people committed to working towards sustainable outcomes and to develop leadership skills necessary to facilitate change. Some issues she is passionate about are sustainability…Learn More -
Derek is an Information Systems and Business Analytics major. He joined the Changemaker Fellows to meet like-minded people who wanted to focus on sustainability in the business world, and to work towards sustainability issues about which he cares. In addition to being a Fellow, in high school Derek was an avid Scuba Diver and participated in many coral restoration projects and ocean cleanups…Learn More -
Sarah was a freshman Psychology major. Her passions for mental health advocacy led her to apply for the Changemaker Fellowship. During her time with the fellowship, she was interested in participating in Semester in the City where she could pursue a health related internship. Sarah is excited for the opportunity to have hands-on professional experience while also earning credits for school. Using…Learn More -
Lauren was a freshman Marine, Estuarine, and Freshwater Biology major with a Sustainability dual major. In high school, she worked as a Live Blue Ambassador volunteer for the New England Aquarium. She also created a pilot composting program for her high school and was president of the Environmental Club. Lauren was a School the World volunteer in Guatemala and Panama and helped build schools for…Learn More
