Meet Emily

Name: Emily Albright

Class of: 2023

Program: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education w/conc in Special Education

"Thank you (scholarship donors) so much! SNHU students appreciate it more than you know!"

What do you like most about SNHU?

Activities and clubs on campus.

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 have really helped me to rely less on students loans.

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

Thank you so much! SNHU students appreciate it more than you know!

Why did you choose Southern New Hampshire University?

I chose SNHU because of the great education program.

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

To expand upon myself as a person and become more confident. The professors have been a lot more helpful and dedicated to their students than I could ever have imagined. I also could never had predicted remote learning and a global pandemic.

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

I've always wanted to be a teacher and have been inspired by my mom and by positive as well as negative experiences throughout my schooling.

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

All of the school of education professors have been wonderful but especially Professor Fiengold, she is so kind and passionate and takes on every challenge and truly believes in every student. Her passion for special education and special ed students have inspired me.

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

I am a math peer educator, sister of Phi Omega Psi, STEAM team secretary, and general member of OMEP and SNHU Buddies.

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

Balancing all my school work is sometimes challenging for me. Going to the gym and breaking assignments down into pieces helps me.

What are you proudest of?

Making the President's List every semester so far and being a peer educator.

In what ways do you want/hope to stay involved as an alumnus/a?

I want to still be involved in my sorority and share my SNHU experience with other school of education students.

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