Meet Kate

Name: Katherine (Kate) Pigsley

Class of: 2022

Program: Master of Business Administration w/ a concentration in Sport Management

"This scholarship is a tremendous help to my family and myself in affording my higher education."

What do you like most about SNHU?

I enjoyed most the welcoming atmosphere and the smaller campus size.

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

This scholarship is a tremendous help to my family and myself in affording my higher education. Due to your generosity I'm able to have a stronger focus on my academics and athletics, instead of needing to work in-season to be able to afford my loan payments. Not having to worry about trying to find time to work in-season between classes, practices, lifts, games, homework, and meals is a weight lifted off of my shoulders that I'm forever grateful for.

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

This scholarship is a huge help — your kindness and generosity is something that will stick with me forever. I'm truly appreciative of you. 

Why did you choose Southern New Hampshire University?

I choose SNHU for the small campus size and proximity to my hometown.

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

I have always had a passion for sports, so I knew I wanted to have a career in it. I don't necessarily have a dream job just yet, but working for a professional sports team is something I would like to achieve.

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

Coach Munson, the head field hockey coach at SNHU, has had the biggest influence on my SNHU experience. She not only helped me develop personally, but professionally as well. One lesson she taught me is to savor every moment, even the tiniest ones.

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

I've been involved with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), athletics equipment room, and athletics marketing.

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

I found balancing a full-time course load and a field hockey schedule to be the most challenging. I dealt with this through the support of my coaching staff, the Wolak Learning Center, and by implementing some time management skills.

What are you proudest of?

I'm proud of the fact that I will graduate from SNHU with my bachelor's degree.

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

I plan on staying involved by supporting the athletics teams.

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