When making the decision to study at UNH, there is plenty of aspects to draw anybody in. Compared to other schools, big or small, UNH has a lot to offer. Whether you’ve realized it from transferring, visiting other schools, or graduating, there’s plenty of things that we take for granted at UNH.
No Guest Check in
This is a rare gem-most schools enforce a guest check in policy with a valid ID. On top of this, some have a guest check in limit, such as allowing only two guests per student. Some schools even hold onto your ID while your visitor is in your building. Every student at UNH can have visitors no problem at any hour. Sign in sheets should be left in middle school.
Durham House of Pizza
Better known as Dhop and is known for its delicious pizza. Dhop is open every day of the week and Thursday-Saturday is open until 2 am. No weekend night is complete without a stop at Dhop, where you are bound to run into at least someone you know.
The Scenery
UNH has a beautiful New England style campus. It’s red brick buildings look good in any season. Getting to watch the leaves change colors as fall rolls around is something that southern schools miss out on. Did you really go to UNH if you don’t have a picture of T-Hall on your instagram?
The Food
Overall, UNH has award winning dining services. It is widely known how great the dining hall food is. You can’t truly appreciate the UNH dining halls until you’ve tried somewhere else. How many other schools can say they have a stir fry bar that can turn into a quesadilla or shrimp scampi bar? On top of the three dining halls, we’ve also been blessed with Wild Kitty, Pita Pit and Union Court. No sunday morning is complete without the Philly egg bar.
The Train
No car- no problem. The Amtrak train is right on campus. For an inexpensive price you can travel North or South. A trip into Boston can be just a short hour long ride away. The train runs all day at different times ranging from 6 in the morning to 11:30 at night. This is also an easy way to get home and save gas if the train travels to your area.
The Sports Teams
UNH has outstanding division I sports teams including football, hockey and basketball. The teams only improve every year and this is just another thing to be proud of at UNH. There’s nothing like watching the Wildcats beat the UMaine Black Bears.
Homecoming
Off the topic of sports, homecoming is like Christmas for the Wildcats. It’s an all day affair from the tailgate to the actual game. This in October gives everyone a chance to show their school spirit and support the football team.
The Coffee Options
If you’re a coffee fan UNH is the perfect school for you. It has various coffee options such as the different cafe’s around campus and a Dunkin’ Donuts in the MUB. If you take a quick trip downtown there are also the famous Aroma Joes, Higher New Grounds and The Works. No matter what your coffee preference is, you’re bound to find something you like.
UNH Advising/Career Services
This aspect of UNH is very taken for granted. Feel lost in school? Easily set up an appointment with your adviser who was assigned to you through your major. Every year UNH Career Center hosts 2 career and internship fairs which brings over 130 companies. You can easily see what career opportunity events are coming up by looking online, such as different workshops and course registration.
The Location
You never feel stuck while on campus. Not only is downtown a short walk away, but the bus system runs all over the place. You can get to get to Portsmouth, Dover or the Fox Run Mall for free by just hopping on a bus. All of the surrounding towns of Durham are easily accessible and have everything you might need so you never feel isolated.
The Weekend Scene
No matter what you prefer to do on your weekends there is something for you here. If you like to go out there is bars/ restaurants down town that are easy to walk to no matter where you live. On campus there is never dead on a weekend and there is many different options of things to do. If you’d rather go off campus you can catch a bus to see a movie or spend the night in Portsmouth.
Housing
There is plenty of housing options at UNH and unlike a lot of schools, there is room for you to live on campus all four years! You can chose from big or small dorms, apartments like the Gables or try a suite style in the Mills. As an incoming freshman you have the option to live in all freshman’s dorms which gives you a chance to meet people in the same boat as you.