As a parent of a 5 and a 3-year old, I’m already behind on the college savings timeline. We just started getting organized this winter, but I should have opened a 529A before picking out their names. Luckily, I spend my days working in a NH college, and I get to hear about the latest […]
STEM — science, technology, engineering and math — is everywhere we look. It is the computers we use, the phones in our pockets, the roads we drive on, the buildings we work in and the shows we binge on Netflix. Northern New England is a hub for innovation, and we have carved out our own […]
Change is a constant in New Hampshire education. I work at a New Hampshire community college, and we’re always evolving to accommodate new policy, technology, and new needs from the community. But one change I’m especially excited about is updating the idea of who “traditional” students are. For a long time, traditional college students were […]
The students at Inter-Lakes Middle High School are making a difference one pair of socks, one dollar and one hour of service at a time! Students in the freshman American and State Government class were asked on the first day of school: How will you make a difference this year in our community? Students reflected on […]
On January 5, 2020 New England College (NEC) will once again host College Convention. Since 2000, every four years, the college brings together college students from all over the country, and sometimes the world, for this once-in-a-lifetime political event to give the next generation of voters the opportunity to come face-to-face with the people, issues, and process that shape […]
Pursuing a college degree while working a full- or part-time job is more common than you think. Nearly 30 percent of undergraduate students in the U.S. are over the age of 25 and finishing a degree after entering the workforce. Balancing your career with college coursework introduces a range of complexities, both personal and financial; […]
Hello everyone! My name is Alexa and this summer I will be working on the Regional Insider’s Guides as an intern at Stay Work Play. These guides will showcase all the fun attractions that New Hampshire has to offer. With that said, feel free to reach out to share any of your hidden NH gems […]
23. It’s not just the number on the back of NBA superstars LeBron James’ and Michael Jordan’s jerseys, it’s also the number of songs which talk about student loan debt, according to MSN.com. If you are among the 74% or so of all New Hampshire college graduates who have student loan debt and are wondering […]
Lots of small businesses and people in them say they don’t have time for an intern. They view the process as lengthy, complicated and slow. This hasn’t been my experience. Below I discuss my company, why to use interns and how it grew my business. Interns are Professionals The students I taught at the NH […]
Good interns can be hard to find. Based on my experience as an intern, I have six tips for companies who want to attract the perfect employee. Tip 1: A relaxed interview is a good interview. When I went to my interview, I was nervous. As a writer, I wasn’t the typical applicant. But the […]
