Political Science

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Explore the Department of Political Science

Whether you are interested in American politics, comparative politics, international relations or political thought, here you'll find active and engaged faculty who are widely respected and devoted to teaching. You’ll gain communication and analytic skills and the knowledge base you need to pursue careers in public service, law, business, nonprofits, education, and a large number of contemporary careers that require analytic thinking.

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    Gabby Corricelli '22
    Political Science and Justice Studies Majors
    Why did you choose UNH? I picked UNH because immediately stepping on campus it felt like home. At the time I had absolutely no idea where I wanted to go to school let alone what I wanted to do, and there was just something so special about campus that let me know UNH was where I was meant to me....
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    Gabby Corricelli '22
    Political Science and Justice Studies Majors
    Why did you choose UNH? I picked UNH because immediately stepping on campus it felt like home. At the time I had absolutely no idea where I wanted to go to school let alone what I wanted to do, and there was just something so special about campus that let me know UNH was where I was meant to me....
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    Alexandra Priest '13
    Political Science Major | Political and Economic Affairs Officer
    What are some of your strongest memories of UNH? I have so many great memories from my time at UNH, but my involvement with the UNH College Democrats really sticks out in my mind. By getting involved with the College Dems, I made lifelong friendships with other students and faculty and was able to...
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    Alumni
    Alexandra Priest '13
    Political Science Major | Political and Economic Affairs Officer
    What are some of your strongest memories of UNH? I have so many great memories from my time at UNH, but my involvement with the UNH College Democrats really sticks out in my mind. By getting involved with the College Dems, I made lifelong friendships with other students and faculty and was able to...
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    Abrita Kuthumi '21
    Political Science and International Affairs Majors
    When she first arrived at UNH, Abrita Kuthumi thought she would study medicine. But, after studying abroad and a Washington, D.C., internship, she switched her major to political science and ...
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    Abrita Kuthumi '21
    Political Science and International Affairs Majors
    When she first arrived at UNH, Abrita Kuthumi thought she would study medicine. But, after studying abroad and a Washington, D.C., internship, she switched her major to political science and ...
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    Lina Adjout '21
    Political Science and International Affairs Majors
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    Lina Adjout '21
    Political Science and International Affairs Majors
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    Meadow Fortier ‘22
    Political Science and International Affairs Majors
    Hometown: Gorham, Maine What made you choose UNH?
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    Meadow Fortier ‘22
    Political Science and International Affairs Majors
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