Political Science Major (B.A.) Spotlight

As a junior, I am halfway through my undergraduate studies. During this time as a UNH student, my career goals have vacillated significantly. Reflecting back on my research, it’s easy to see that the wildly different projects I’ve undertaken are a reflection of the general uncertainty that has…

What made you choose UNH?I was not set on UNH until I visited the campus. Starting with the tour I took in the fall of my senior year, the overall feeling I got from current students was that they loved their school. I wanted to go to a school where I could have a sense of school pride and be with…

What made you choose UNH? I chose UNH because of its affordability. Affordability was a crucial deciding factor when I was picking schools because I come from a low-income background. I’ve been a part of TRIO programs since the sixth grade and seeing that I could continue being in these programs in…

COLA Student Fellow, Eli Longa, shares why he chose UNH, what he loves about the College of Liberal Arts, some of his favorite experiences, the most important lesson he's learned, and more. What made you choose UNH? To be completely honest, I mostly chose UNH because it made the most sense for me…

Originally from Lowell, Mass., Tom McDonough selected UNH for its inviting sense of community. A political science and international affairs major, he will also be pursuing a master’s degree in political science at UNH. “I decided to study political science and international affairs because they…

Many COLA students are appreciative that they can explore a variety of subjects as liberal arts majors. Riley Espat took that one step further and pursued three minors in addition to her dual major in political science and justice studies. “The (justice studies) professors were so passionate about…

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.…

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…

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…

Hometown: Gorham, Maine What made you choose UNH? I chose UNH for its academic flexibility, large student population and its aesthetically pleasing campus (I don't like to admit how much the appearance of the campus affected my decision to attend here – it really is so beautiful). To give a…

Hometown: Colebrook, Conn. What made you choose UNH? I attended a summer camp at UNH for several years during high school called the Future Leaders Institute. The camp was led by the amazing professors Nick Smith of philosophy and Scott Smith of classics and focused on the philosophic and…