Kick-Start Your Success. Mining your strengths and passions is the first step in finding a career that matters to you. At COLA, we understand that. Pave the way for your success. Engage – soak up experiences with our 250 student-led clubs and organizations, 500-plus approved study abroad options, robust internship opportunities and local and global community service. Explore majors and careers, stage mock interviews, search for jobs and be one of the 68 percent of liberal arts students who complete at least one internship. We have everything you need as you customize your path, from online assessments to career advising. We’ll even schedule a first-time appointment with our Career and Professional Success office if you’re unsure where to begin.
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COLA's Career Office
Career and Professional Success – College of Liberal Arts
cola.caps@unh.edu
Phone: (603) 862-3601
General Walk-in Hours (all majors)
Mondays - Wednesday, 1-3 pm, McConnell 188
(no appointment necessary)
Weekly drop-in hours, also known Career Express, is your opportunity to get career assistance without an appointment. All drop-in career coaching sessions are conducted by Career Ambassadors—a highly-trained group of UNH undergraduate students, passionate about career development. Career Ambassadors can complete resume reviews, critique and build LinkedIn profiles, administer sample interview questions, and address a wide range of career-related questions and concerns. We encourage you to meet with a Career Ambassador before scheduling a one-on-one appointment with a COLA career coach.
COLA's Career Resources
- Alumni Spotlight
The COLA alumni network, 47,000+ strong around the world, includes Fulbright scholars, compassionate teachers, innovative scientists, creative designers – the list is endless. They are fascinating, successful people who have taken what they’ve learned at UNH and run with it. Here is a look at just some of our many thousands of accomplished graduates.
- Career Coaching
We'll help you make informed decisions about your career development and offer you the tools you need to meet your goals.
- Career Development Courses
Our career courses are geared towards you as a liberal arts major. Develop the skills you'll need to shine.
- Career Exploration by Major
Learn about the career paths and resources for your individual field of study.
- FAQs about Careers
Four of our young alumni take to video to answer common questions about careers.
- Career Office Staff, Meet the Team!
We can't wait to meet you. Drop in during our Career Express hours or schedule an appointment through Handshake.
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PSYCHOLOGY MAJORLauren Mann, from Scituate, Massachusetts, received a Benjamin A. Gillman International Scholarship which will allow her to take part in the UNH in Italy program in spring 2026, where she will be studying in Ascoli Piceno, taking courses such as Elementary Italian and History of Food in Italy.Mann’s great grandparents are from Italy, and she is excited to “immerse myself in the country…Learn More -
PSYCHOLOGY AND JUSTICE STUDIES DUAL MAJORLinden Burba, from St. Louis, Missouri, received a Benjamin A. Gillman International Scholarship which will allow her to participate in the UNH Hungary: Justice Studies and Humanities Program in Budapest, Hungary in spring 2026, where she will be enrolled in classes tied primarily to justice studies, she says. The scholarship will allow her the opportunity to enjoy “an incredible experience…Learn More -
Jolie Wormwood is an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of New Hampshire. Below is our correspondence with Dr. Wormwood about her own research and her mentoring experiences with undergraduate students.Learn More -
International Affairs and Political Science Major"I've come to love the work I do on the hill so much that I can't imagine not returning at some point. This internship has altered my perspective on the future. "Meet Abby…Learn More -
NEUROSCIENCE AND BEHAVIOR MAJOR, WITH PSYCHOLOGY AND WOMEN AND GENDER STUDIES MINORSOriginally from Claremont, New Hampshire, Amanda Wittemann will graduate from UNH in September 2027. Amanda completed the research highlighted in the spring 2025 issue of Inquiry with funding from a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) from the Hamel Center for Undergraduate Research.Learn More
95%
Recent COLA alumni employed or enrolled in further education
First Destination Survey 2021
63%
Recent COLA alumni who participated in at least one internship at UNH
First Destination Survey 2021
Recent Stories
Monday, June 06, 2022Alumnae share wisdom with undergraduates in career mentoring event“Mentorship is one of the most valuable ways alumni can give back to COLA,” says Jon Constable, director of COLA Career and Professional Success. He’s seen the power firsthand. Earlier this semester, Constable, the Liberal Arts Dean’s Office and the COLA Advancement office teamed up for a pilot program to connect high-achieving women graduates with stellar women undergraduates in a networking and...
