Meet Cydnee

Name: Cydnee Melville

Class of: 2024

Program: Master of Arts in History w/ a conc. in Public History

"My experience at Southern New Hampshire has been pretty amazing so far. I received so much support and encouragement throughout my time here."


What do you like most about SNHU?

What I like most about SNHU is how nice and respectful everyone is. I didn't feel like an outsider.

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 scholarships and financial aid I receive make it possible for me to attend SNHU by allowing me to afford my college books and help pay for my courses. 

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

I would say thank you to those who continue to donate to support student scholarships. There are so many students who deserve a chance to be better and to do better in their lives.

Why did you choose Southern New Hampshire University?

I chose SNHU because it gave me the opportunity to take care of my sick mother and my disabled son all while getting a degree to further pursue my career.

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

My hope after receiving a college education would be to get a career that I will enjoy and be able to take care of my children better. My experience at Southern New Hampshire has been pretty amazing so far. I received so much support and encouragement throughout my time here.

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

I've always wanted a career in history. I was accepted to a few colleges that were out of state, but wasn't able to go due financial issues and my mother being diagnosed with kidney failure. My dreams were put on the back burner for more than 20 years. My dream is to become a historian and be able to preserve the histories that we have left.

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

Professor Glenn Reynolds has encouraged to me step out of my comfort zone by getting me to join the Historical Society as well as apply for grants for the research I'm interested in. 

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

What I find most challenging as a student is finding the time to focus on myself because homework (such as essay writing) can be a lot in a week. What I usually do is walk my dog Zeus early in the morning, make a cup of coffee or two, practice breathing exercises and then dedicate a few hours to get reading and other assignments done. I also set a timer to alert me to stretch and take a walk.

What are you proudest of?

I'm proud of myself because I wanted a better life for myself and my children. I made a call that changed my life and now I'm working on getting my master's degree.

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

I would like to stay involved as a graduate by helping other students and encouraging them to keep going no matter what.

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