West Coast Wisdom
During my most recent winter break as a Paul College student, I had the opportunity to travel to San Francisco as part of the Dean’s Ambassadors progr...
Kelsey Hamel ’15
I believe in UNH because what you learn while at school, and who you meet while you are there, open so many doors for your future. The least I can do ...
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...
Taylor Sievers ’15
All of my opportunities became available because I went to the University of New Hampshire.
A Step into the Big City
Most people expect business majors to move up in the world, literally. We are stereotyped by sky rises in the heart of New York City, surrounded by th...
Sophomore Shadow: Success!
The Sophomore Shadow Program at UNH’s Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics is in its first year of existence, but I already know that this ...
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...
Movies for March! / MUB Movie Preview
Here are all the new movies coming to the MUB Movie Theatre for the month of March! The MUB is bringing in some exciting new films, so make sure to ch...
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 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...
My UNH: Allison Bellucci ’17
After my freshman year at UNH, I wanted to transfer. I did not feel like I belonged here and I was very lost. But I can confidently tell you all that ...
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!
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: 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.
My UNH: Charlotte Harris ’18
From my first week at college when I made enduring friendships with the people in my residence hall to the engaging connections I continue to make as ...
Tips for Talking to Your Professors
One of the most common pieces of advice for college students is to talk to your professor. That may seem intimidating, but it really is an important t...
A Day in Portland, Maine
Even though our beautiful Durham campus is situated in a small town, UNH students have incredible access to the cities of New England. Wildcat Transit...
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...
College Student Summer Checklist
You know those tasks that pile up during the school year that you just don’t have the time to complete? Little things like tweaking your résumé ...
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...
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...
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 Learned Being a Wildcat
Twenty days to go. That’s all that I have left of my college career. Sure, I could decide a few months or years from now that I want to head to gradua...
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...
Environmental Wellness at UNH
Before coming to UNH I didn’t really pay much attention to the environment on a personal level. I’ve always recycled, but that was about it during my ...
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...
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...
Coffee: Please Drink Responsibly
Coffee: It’s often the first thing I think about when I wake up in the morning. As college students, most of us usually get some type of caffeine-fix ...
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 ...
FIRE Builds Bonds
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb Many first-year students are coming from high schools ...
Standing Up in a Field Full of Leaders
We are all flowers. Some of us are lilacs, others a daisy, but regardless of how we appear and our genetic classifications, each and every individual ...
New Year, New Goals
New Year, New Goals. Like a first-year student, look to the FIRE Program model for support. As fall semester ends at UNH and 2016 begins, it is a natu...
Make-An-Impact
When I first stepped onto campus, you could say I was overwhelmed. There was so much to do, and I didn’t know where to start. After starting classes a...
The Catalyst
Throughout high school, getting involved was easy. Participating in clubs and competing for leadership roles was not intimidating. Playing in and atte...
Heartfelt Gifts at Half the Price
Ah, yes. The holiday season is upon us. Whether you are over the top excited, stressed about finals, or somewhere in between, I’ve got the sneaky way ...