Meet Alexandra

Name: Alexandra Osolinski

Class of: 2024

Program: Bachelor of Science in Accounting

"Scholarships give a great opportunity for kids who need the extra help ... "

 

How do the scholarships and financial aid you receive make it possible for you to attend SNHU? Specifically, how have scholarships made a difference?

The two scholarships I received have made a huge difference. The money I was rewarded has helped me to stay a part of SNHU.

What would you say to those who donate to support student scholarships?

Thank you very much! Scholarships give a great opportunity for kids who need the extra help to share their story with others -  to show how determined they are in making their goals a reality by receiving a degree. 

Why did you choose Southern New Hampshire University?

I grew up in the area and have been going on campus for many years. I just knew SNHU was a great fit for me. 

What was your hope in receiving a college education? How has your experience been different than what you've imagined?

I'm the oldest in my family, so the college experience is very new to me as well as my family. It hasn't been easy, but SNHU has made the transition as smooth as possible for me and my family.

What inspired you to choose your area of study? What is your dream job?

In high school I completed many accounting courses and by taking those classes I started to love every aspect of it. My dream job would be a forensic accountant for the CIA. 

Who at SNHU (professor, coach, advisor, etc.) has been the biggest influence on your college experience? What lessons did that person teach you?

My success coach, Stacy Dowling, has been the biggest influence on me so far. With my freshman year being online, it was not the start to college I was looking for, but Stacy was always there to meet with me virtually. We would talk about my classes or just the overall transition from high school to college with the hard times we were in. 

In what ways have you been involved at SNHU (campus organizations, job, sports, etc.)?

I haven't been on campus yet because of the pandemic; however, this upcoming fall (2021) I'm going to play club soccer. I also intend to see what other organizations there are to be a part of. 

What do you find most challenging? How do you deal with this?

I think the most challenging aspect in this upcoming year (fall 2021 - winter 2022) will be juggling the work load and having enough time for myself. Being online and doing my schoolwork whenever I wanted was very convenient. I'm not sure how big the work load will be compared to last years online classes, but that is something I will have to work on when the time comes. 

What are you proudest of?

I'm proudest of my achievements and how far I have come with school and as a person. I'm proud of being able to pay this college year off without having any loans to worry about. 

In what ways do you want/hope to stay involved as an SNHU graduate?

I hope I stay involved with the SNHU community, continue to attend sport games, and keep in contact with any friends I make down the road.

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