Meet Ashley

Name: Ashley Wam

Class of: 2022

Program: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology w/ a concentration in Mental Health Counseling

"Scholarships make a difference in my life because they help prevent me from being in more student loan debt."

What do you like most about SNHU?

The class structure of the online program.

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

Scholarships make a difference in my life because they help prevent me from being in more student loan debt.

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

Thank you for supporting students in need!

Why did you choose Southern New Hampshire University?

I chose SNHU because of the online class structure.

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

My initial hope was just to get an undergrad degree. However, since then, I've decided to also go for my master's degree.

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

I wanted to be a counselor from a young age, but never felt like I could do it. I ended up realizing that everyone has problems — and people dealing with their own struggles can actually be the best ones to help others. My dream job is to be a mental health counselor.  

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

My Academic Advisor has been a huge influence on my SNHU experience. Stephanie has always been honest with me and kept me on the right path to success. 

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

I'm not really involved in much at SNHU as an online student, but I do look into all the things offered!

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

Sometime it can be challenging to get along perfectly with all of your professors. Luckily, I've gotten along with the majority of mine.

What are you proudest of?

I'm the most proud of my GPA. Doing well in my studies didn't come naturally to me in high school and I barely made it with a 3.0 GPA, so I'm super proud of my 3.7 college GPA.

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

I want to keep up with what is going on with SNHU, once I'm become a part of its alumni community.

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