Meet Chris

Name: Chris Tutt

Class of: 2024

Program: Bachelor of Arts in Communication w/ a conc. in Public Relations

"Your generous support of scholarships is allowing students to reach their goals with less of a financial burden. Thank you so much!"

What do you like most about SNHU?

The community feel. I love all the people here and I truly consider it home.

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

They relieve some of the financial burden and give me an opportunity to focus more on my SNHU experience rather than worry about the money.

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

Your generous support of scholarships is allowing students to reach their goals with less of a financial burden. Thank you so much!

Why did you choose Southern New Hampshire University?

The community feel and the New England location. Choosing SNHU was the best decision I've ever made.

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

My hope was to gain an education that leads to success in my chosen career. SNHU has more than prepared me to take on the professional world and I look forward to using the skills that this university has taught me both professionally and personally.

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

I chose communication as my major because of the versatility. With the world continuing to go digital, there is a lack of interpersonal communication skills. By learning how to properly communicate, I'll be more desirable to employers in my future career. My dream is to go into tech sales, where I can use my communication skills to benefit a company whose values I align with.

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

There have been many that have influenced my SNHU experience. The Communication Professors (Dave Humphreys, Andrea Bard and Jon Boroshok) have all mentored me and prepared me for post graduation. Their efforts and desire to help us succeed has gone a long way. My Residence Directors (Athena Adair and Dee Dube) have been the two people I can count on the most while living on campus at SNHU. I can tell them everything and they both know exactly how to help. I wouldn't be where I am today without them. My Office of Admissions supervisors (Jess Gallant, Brittany Flannery and Rachel Herbert) and all of the admissions counselors have been so supportive of my goals and have taught me a sense of professionalism like no other.

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

I'm a resident assistant in Kingston Hall, as well as the co-editor-in-chief of The Penmen Press, penmen guide leader in the Office of Admissions, and treasurer of the Outing Club. I also serve on the Campus New Club committee.

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

What I find to be most challenging as a student is time management. Given my extensive involvement, I have to be creative with how I schedule my days while also making time for myself. I deal with this by utilizing my Outlook Calendar. This calendar keeps me organized and makes it easy for me to manage my time more effectively.

What are you proudest of?

While at SNHU, my proudest achievement has been being inducted into the Alpha Chi Honor Society. Having the honor of being in the top 10% of my class is an honor I hold to the highest regard. I'm especially proud because despite how much involvement I have in extracurriculars and I'm still able to receive high marks. I look forward to continue to show my academic prowess at SNHU.

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

I hope to one day be able to give back to SNHU through supporting student scholarships. The scholarship I received had a tremendous impact on my educational experience, so I hope to do the same for students in the future.

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