College Packing List: Commonly Forgotten Items

Things like professional wear and dishes might not be on your list but will come in handy as a college freshman.

Advice for Your First Week of College

The first week of college is always a little nerve-wracking for incoming freshmen. Here are some tips to keep in mind.

Pre-Orientation First Year Programs

So, you’re enrolled at UNH. At the end of August, you’ll head to Wildcat Days — a weekend for new students to settle into campus before upperclassmen arrive and fall classes begin. But if you’re...

The UNH Housing Guide

Between trying to arrange combinations of friends and anxiously awaiting your RAC time when you can log in to select a hall, the housing process is a big deal. Fortunately, there are plenty of...

What’s Happening Around the Seacoast This Summer

From internships in Portsmouth to jobs in Durham, there are plenty of reasons for Wildcats to stick around the New Hampshire seacoast over the summer.

Guide to Getting Involved at UNH

Joining a club that aligns with your interests or even just knowing about the latest events around campus can make your college experience a lot more fun and rewarding. UNH has a multitude of ways to...

150 Things To Do at UNH – Part I

In celebration of UNH's 150th anniversary, here’s a list of 150 things to do at UNH. Go to a UNH Football game, attend a social at your residence hall, follow @UNHStudents and @UofNH on Twitter,...

Top 5 Coffee Shops on Campus

These convenient stops around campus make it easy to grab a drink to sip as you study or walk to class. You can also grab a healthy snack to go.

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 a junior, the UNH community has always been...

Best Places to Study in Durham

Whether you prefer total silence or don’t mind some noise, there’s something for everyone. Here are some of the best places to set up for a long day of studying.

Tips for Talking to Your Professors

Talking to your professor may seem intimidating, but it really is an important thing to do in your college classes.

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. Recently, I decided to see just how easy it is to get from...

Top Five Most Interesting Classrooms at UNH

Whether your interests are marine ecology or dairy management, nursing or tidal patterns, there are places on UNH’s campus and beyond that let you get out of the traditional classroom setting and get...

Inside the UNH Entrepreneurship Center

Since November 2015, UNH’s student entrepreneurs have had an incredible resource at their fingertips — the Peter T. Paul Entrepreneurship Center. Located in the new UNHInnovation wing of Madbury...

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? Well, now that it’s summertime, you might find yourself with more free time to check off some...

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 are completely free.

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. There’s something for everyone, whether your passion is working with...

5 Reasons Why You Should Learn a Foreign Language

There will be many moments when you will feel incredibly frustrated, but then there are the times where you realize how cool it is to know a different language… How much wider your world is, how much...

An Architectural Walk through Barcelona

We recently had a week off from classes here in Granada. I had plans to visit Budapest and Prague, but a strike among French air traffic controllers meant that my flight was cancelled. Since I was...

Musings on Morocco

Last weekend, I had the incredible opportunity to visit Morocco and left truly enchanted by the colorful cities, delicious food, beautiful landscapes and vibrant culture.

Exploring Granada: The Albaicín

Today I’ll guide you through one of my favorite neighborhoods in Granada, the Albaicín, which was founded by the Moors who ruled Granada during Medieval times.

Exploring Granada: The Alhambra

Beautiful and steeped in history, Granada is a mid-sized city located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in southern Spain’s picturesque Andalucía region. If not for the iconic Alhambra, what many...

The UNH-Managed Study Abroad Experience

As you may know, UNH provides several different options for students looking to study abroad. Here are the some of the perks when you choose a UNH-managed program.

5 Tips for Surviving Your First Month Abroad

As of February 13, I have officially been in Spain for one month. These four weeks have brought many adjustments, a few challenges, and plenty of incredible experiences. 

Daily Life in Durham vs. Granada

One of the bigger adjustments I had to make since arriving in Spain is adapting to the Spanish daily schedule. The mealtimes, routines, and customs of the Spanish culture are very different from...

Spending Your Semester Elsewhere

I think it’s safe to say that most of us enjoy our Durham community because of all the opportunities for students to get involved and earn experience, but if you’re looking to get out into the world...

Getting Outdoors Around Durham

Durham’s unique location between rivers, bays and farms means there is no shortage of beautiful outdoor areas around UNH.