My BackStory: History Through Popular Media

“Just put the headphones on and wait for someone to speak to you,” said the friendly woman who oversees the University of New Hampshire’s television and radio studios. Her smile revealed that she knew I was a wee bit nervous.  Being a “first-in-the-nation” state means once every four years our sleepy little college town, Durham, […]

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The Heart of a Nurse: Lessons beyond the Textbook

  • Janice Meisenhelder
  • March 7, 2019

A Nurse Educator facilitates learning in all aspects of nursing care: body, mind, and soul. Faculty equip students with the emotional fortitude and insight to give holistic care. Below are a few examples of the encouragement I provide my nursing students in order to support them emotionally, as well as academically. Becoming a nurse requires […]

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What I Learned from Studying Abroad (And You Can, Too)

Immediately when I went to college, I knew that I wanted to study abroad. It was 2010, when I got that chance. I studied with Semester at Sea, visiting countries in Asia, Africa, and South America. I made lifelong friends and was able to comparatively explore and learn about different countries, while participating in service […]

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Tips for kicking off your spring semester in college

3 Tips for a Successful Spring Semester for First-Year Students

Your second semester of college is an exciting time! With a semester under your belt, hopefully you now feel more comfortable with college-level work, you’re excited to take different classes or maybe even explore another course with a professor you like. Perhaps you’ve settled on a major or are eager to continue to explore your […]

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