Meet Dakota

Name: Dakota Morehouse

Class of: 2023

Program: Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics w/ a concentration in Mathematical Modeling and a Minor in Baking Arts

"Scholarship assistance helps lessen the stress that the cost of school instills on not just me, but to anyone who is paying for their own education."

What do you like most about SNHU?

The welcoming community and the strive to helps students in any way possible.

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

As a full time student, the financial burden of paying for college by myself is daunting. Even working part-time is only enough to pay my bills and groceries for the month, let alone a loan payment. Scholarship assistance helps lessen the stress that the cost of school instills on not just me, but to anyone who is paying for their own education. 

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

Thank you, truly. The stress of crippling debt due to the cost of secondary-education is in many students. These scholarship funds are some of the only ways in which we can attend college and grow our knowledge.

Why did you choose Southern New Hampshire University?

The faculty and staff truly care for their students and will do anything in their power to help them succeed. The campus itself is always buzzing with life and welcoming to all.

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

My little brother and I are first generation college students. For us, it's not only about expanding our education, but also breaking the trend for our family.

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

I've always been good at math and interpreting it to others. I'm not sure what my "dream job" is exactly yet, but I know it somehow works with data, technology, and communicating with others.

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

There have been a multitude of professors and others who've influenced me, some of which are no longer in the university. The few that come to mind are as follows: Dr. Colton Sawyer, Dr. Adam Gilbert, and Nicole Destephano. These individuals have encouraged me to be determined, patient, and to take care of myself.

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

I have an on-campus job at Postal Services, and I was once a Peer Educator in the Learning Center. 

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

Personally, I find that trying to have a healthy balance of school and personal time challenging. What helps me is creating lists of things I absolutely must complete on a certain day, and any other spare time that I may have is spent doing things I enjoy or relaxing.

What are you proudest of?

I'm most proud of my President's List achievement that I've earned for every semester that I've attended SNHU.

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

I would like to learn about alumni events and ways in which I could help students in the same major as I am in right now.

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