My UNH: Callie Ierardi '17

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

“From the moment I stepped out of the car onto the UNH campus, I knew this was where I needed to go to school.”

I couldn’t explain why, but I knew.

Now, as a senior, I have countless memories of my journey at UNH. From fears while moving in as a freshman to excitement about returning again and again, the ups and downs are endless, but I am proud of my UNH story. Four years have come and gone since that first time seeing campus, and my feeling of home has only grown.

In my time as a student I joined (probably too many) student organizations. I got a few jobs on campus. I fell in love with the opportunities I was given. And I found my family at UNH.

UNH Cats group — I have been the student director of CATS, a group that works with local elementary schools to try to eliminate bullying, for three years.

UNH Cat Pack Captains — I am a member of the ‘Cat Pack Captains, a group that spreads Wildcat spirit to all corners of campus!

I got a few jobs on campus.

UNH Camp Wildcat Counselors — I work as a counselor for Camp Wildcat during the summer!

UNH Social Media interns — I am a student media intern with #UNHSocial! We have a great team this year!

I fell in love with the opportunities I was given.

UNH leadership camp — I attended Leadership Camp during winter break of my freshman year!

UNH Men's Ice Hockey team and Cat Pack Captains — I got to meet the hockey team with ‘Cat Pack!

UNH students sitting on the wall in front of Thompson Hall — I get to live on a GORGEOUS campus!

And I found my family at UNH.

Callie Ierardi and friends at a UNH athletic event — I love going to athletic events with friends!

UNH student Callie Ierardi with her parents in front of the Wildcat statue — UNH isn’t too far from home, so my parents come up for all the major events in my Wildcat career!

UNH student Callie Ierardi and her roommates — I got lucky and found some wonderful roomies!

The opportunities I took advantage of academically, socially and professionally have given me the tools I need to have not only a successful career but a successful life, too. I have grown as a person, discovered who I am and defined what I want because of this university. It makes me sad to think about leaving, but I know the future is bright for all of those remaining and future Wildcats. #IBelieveInUNH #ThankYouUNH