Valuable Connections
My first semester as a student at the University of New Hampshire within the Paul College of Business and Economics has been nothing short of spectacu...
Tips to Be a Strong RA Candidate
So… you have decided to become an RA? I envy you, the previous two years I was an RA at UNH and my floor became my family, and my hall director became...
Making the Transition to College Easier
With my summer coming to an end, I began to look ahead to my upcoming school year at UNH. Coming from a high school with just over 1,000 students, I w...
Finding Your Team
In August, as the all-college meetings for incoming students slowly approached, I was more than thrilled to take on the task of being a peer advisor i...
Kathi Smith ’08
The University of New Hampshire prepared Kathi Smith '08 to work hard and to go after her goals.
Taylor Sievers ’15
All of my opportunities became available because I went to the University of New Hampshire.
The Best Week Ever!
When I heard about Paul College hosting their first Leadership Camp, I was hesitant to apply. I didn’t know how this new dynamic would work and had re...
A Four-Day Camp that will Last a Lifetime
As Leadership Camp drew nearer, I became more and more skeptical about what I was REALLY getting myself into. A lot of my friends were going somewhere...
A Semester Can Make All the Difference
Coming from a school with about 1,000 kids to UNH with over 13,000 made me feel out of my comfort zone for one of the first times in my life. The firs...
Brand New Beginning
Two friends from high school and I decided to room together in a built-up triple. During the first three weeks or so it felt like I had made a bad dec...
Taking Advantage of Opportunities
When first approached about the Sophomore Shadow program this past summer, I was hesitant. I had no idea what my class load would be like and taking o...
Home Away From Home
I remember being so nervous on the first day of classes. As I had expected, mostly everyone knew each other already; they were dorm mates, or lived in...
UNH To-Go Box
Are you ever in a rush, running late or just too busy to sit in the dining halls and eat? Problem solved: Use the UNH to-go box system. If you ever ju...
UNH Snapchat Snapshot
Are you a fan of the uofnh Takeover Tuesdays on Snapchat? If so, you will love the series Snapshot over on the unhstudents account! This new series sh...
Teamwork (Makes the Dream Work)
I was first told about the FIRE Program at freshman orientation; but I was never told about how big of an impact it would have on my first semester of...
One Program Fits All
At the beginning of the year, I joined the Sophomore Shadow Program, a voluntary competition between sophomores that incentivizes attending events and...
Six Reasons To Join Student Organizations
Other members have the same interests as you It doesn’t matter whether you’re joining the Dairy Club, the ’Cat Pack Captains, the Fencing Club, the An...
From Mentor to Mentee
Two months into my first-semester of freshman year, I never want to leave. I love everything UNH has to offer and am excited by the endless opportunit...
Sophomore Slump to Second-Year Surge
It’s Thursday, so let’s do a throwback to August 2013. I had just moved back to Durham after a summer at home with my parents. I was living in Peterso...
150 Things To Do at UNH – Part III
Here's the last of our 150 things to do at UNH list, compiled by the #UNHSocial team in honor of UNH's 150th!
150 Things To Do at UNH – Part II
The #UNHSocial team has come up with 150 things to do here at UNH in honor of our school's 150th anniversary!
Keeping the FIRE Burning
As a second year peer advisor and student head of this year’s FIRE program, I am proud to participate in the growing effort to actively engage Paul Co...
My UNH: Hailey Simpson ’19
I love everything about UNH, from the sporting events to the classrooms.
My UNH: Callie Ierardi ’17
From the moment I stepped out of the car onto the UNH campus, I knew this was where I needed to go to school.
My UNH: Vinnie LoBuono ’20
I could talk for hours about how great this university is and how easy it was to make my final decision to become a Wildcat.
150 Things To Do at UNH – Part I
In celebration of #UNH150, here's a list of 150 things to do at UNH. This is part one in a series of three posts.
Take Over UNH’s Snapchat for a Day
Do you know a current UNH student that would be interested in sharing their UNH experience and story on the main UofNH Snapchat account? Are you a cur...
See the New Kitchen Remodel inside Babcock Hall
Hey Babcock — what’s cookin’? Of the many renovations that have been happening on campus, one that needs to be recognized is the kitchen remodel in Ba...
Welcome to UNH!
Hello Incoming Wildcats! Welcome to the Paul College family! You’re only days away from moving into your home away from home – a scary but unbelievabl...
Advice for Your First Week of College
The first week of college is always a little nerve-wracking for incoming freshmen. You might be wondering if you’ll make friends, like your room...
Top 5 Coffee Shops on Campus
College students love their coffee, and at UNH, you don’t have to leave campus to grab a cup. In fact, you don’t even have to leave the li...
10 Free Things To Do at UNH
Most college students are on a tight budget, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. At UNH, there are plenty of fun things to do that a...
College Packing List: Commonly Forgotten Items
For incoming freshmen, summer is a time to work, relax and get ready for your first year at college. You may be stressing out about what to bring R...
Volunteering and Community Service Opportunities at UNH
One of the things that UNH students are most passionate about is getting involved, especially with community service projects. It’s why UNH offe...
First-Year Advice from Fellow Wildcats
Every fall at UNH marks a new beginning for students, especially those who are here for their first year. In addition to feeling excited for what̵...
The UNH Housing Guide
Figuring out housing at UNH is a yearly task for students. Between trying to arrange combinations of friends and anxiously awaiting your RAC time when...
Say Yes
Starting my freshman year at UNH last August, I had two goals in mind: getting involved and meeting new people. I quickly realized how easy it is to ...
FIREworks!
Throughout freshman year, Paul College stresses the importance of real world experience. While internships can perhaps provide the best insight to wor...
What I’ve learned from being a sustainable Wildcat
Over the past four years in Durham, I’ve learned a lot about what it means to be a student at the University of New Hampshire, formally what it means ...
My First-Year Experience
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney I had a dream when I was younger that involved me going to ...
Get in the “Fro” Zone
When summer is heating up, what better way to cool down than with a cup of frozen yogurt (better known as “froyo”) at FroZone in Durham? J...
My Experience as a Peer Advisor
Coming to UNH for the first time, I had no idea what to expect. Not only was I unfamiliar with the academic structure, but I wasn’t aware of the amazi...
The 2016 First Year Guide Part 4: Campus Life
Living on campus is more than just going to class, grabbing food at the dining hall and spending countless hours doing homework in the library. UNH of...
How UNH students can be sustainable and hip in this ‘Fast Fashion World’
Fast Fashion; what is it and how are you contributing? Basically fast fashion is exactly what it sounds like; it’s the term to describe the make of pa...
FIRE Takes on the Nation’s Capital
Over my first spring break as a student at the University of New Hampshire I was lucky enough to be selected to travel to Washington, D.C. with the FI...
Students Finding Their Strength
The first step is awareness and acceptance. “How do we make an environment for us?” asked Michael Shuttic, director of Disability Services for Student...
The 2016 Freshman Guide Part 3: Resources
When you come to UNH, the university’s goal is to help you succeed. Faculty and staff want you to do your best and want to help you in whatever ...
UNH’s Not Too Sharp Takes the ICCA’s!
Not Too Sharp, one of UNH’s all-male a cappella groups, is currently embarking on its fourteenth year as a recognized student organization. They are, ...
“Ghost Cat” Moments
Walter Mitty: “When are you gonna to take it?” Sean O’Connell: “Sometimes I don’t. If I like a moment, I mean, ME, personally. I don’t like to have th...
The 2016 Freshmen Guide Part 1: First Days
The class of 2020 has submitted their applications and admissions is sending out their decisions. Four years of hard work is paying off and, hopefully...