Meet Emily

Name: Emily Murray

Class of: 2022

Program: Bachelor of Science in Marketing w/ a minor in Graphic Design

"Scholarships give us (students) hope and we are extremely thankful for them."

What do you like most about SNHU?

The community and fun activities to do 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 allow me to put money towards my college bills and help me buy schools supplies.

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

It really means a lot to us students. Especially to those who worry about their financial situation and don't know how they can keep up with making payments, buying groceries, etc. Scholarships give us hope and we are extremely thankful for them.

Why did you choose Southern New Hampshire University?

I chose SNHU for the small classroom sizes and the welcoming atmosphere. 

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

My hope was to receive a degree while making lifelong friends. My experience has been different than I imagined because I feel like I'm in such a great space for when I graduate. I also didn't expect to have this much knowledge and experience going into my senior year. 

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

I chose marketing because I wanted to use my creativity in a business setting. My dream job would be to do marketing for a NFL team. 

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

My boss Steve has greatly impacted my SNHU experience. He taught me so much about the marketing and social media world. The position he allowed me to be in has opened up so many doors for me. He also is always open to helping students grow and I'm extremely grateful that I got to be a part of his team. 

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

I work on the SNHU on campus social media team, I'm an orientation weekend leader, and a summer orientation leader. I also have played intramural softball.

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

The most challenging thing for me is juggling classes, work, school work, and having a social life. I deal with this by planning out any work or meetings I have and organizing my day.

What are you proudest of?

I'm proudest of the work and accomplishments I've made while going through the pandemic.

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

After I graduate I hope to still stay in touch with my bosses and professors at SNHU. I also hope to come back and visit, and maybe one day be a donor myself.

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