Meet Francis

Name: Francis Despres

Class of: 2022

Program: Bachelor of Arts in Data, Programming and Business

"I am very proud to say that the SNHU campus and its community is top notch with everything we could need to help us succeed as students."


What do you like most about SNHU?

All of the different activities the campus has to offer.

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

Thank you for your help and support.

Why did you choose Southern New Hampshire University?

It's close to home and has the best veteran based system.

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

I hope to better my career and family lifestyle. So far everything is better then I imagined.

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

I really wanted to learn more about App development and how things are created.

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

Dr. Henley has helped coach me through some very challenging decisions in regards to my major and creating it.

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

I was the Adjutant for the Student Veterans of America (SVA) in 2018 and elected to the position of president this year (2019).

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

Balancing my homework, family, and finances.

What are you proudest of?

Creating my Individualized Major.

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

I hope to be able to help other students just like many have helped me.

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