Meet Becca

Name: Rebecca Drager

Class of: 2022

Program: Bachelor of Science in Biology

"Thank you (scholarship donors) for your continued support!"

 

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 paid a portion of my academic expenses which alleviated my financial burden and will allow me to focus on my studies this upcoming semester. 

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

Thank you for your continued support!

Why did you choose Southern New Hampshire University?

I choose Southern New Hampshire University because of its honors program. One thing I noticed about the environment on campus was that everyone I spoke to was happy and positive, even people who weren't tour guides or professors just students we bumped into along the way.

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

My hope in receiving a college education was to have a positive learning environment with small classes and hands on experiences with professors. That is exactly what I received at Southern New Hampshire University and so much more.

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

I have always had a love for caring for people and have been fascinated with medicine and all things healthcare related.

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

SNHU has such an amazing staff and all are an enormous help to incoming students as well as incredibly friendly and kind. I have been able to spend a large amount of my time with Dr. Matthews in the honors suite and he is always interested to hear what we are learning about and any struggles we might be facing. I think between him and his Graduate Assistant, Duncan Rae, the two of them were able to get me through academic struggles along with being a smiling face on the hard days.

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

I am an Honors Fellow with the University's honors program, an officer of SNHU Buddies, and also a member of Intervarsity on campus.

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

I think time management and learning good study techniques that worked for me. I have dyslexia, which makes me a little slower with assignments and sometimes that can be really frustrating when I have a busy day and I need to find time to study or work on projects. That being said the accommodations SNHU provided for me have been extremely helpful and with the addition of some supportive friends I was able to learn and create new habits that have helped me obtain success.

What are you proudest of?

I am proudest of the people skills I have developed since going to SNHU. Before attending on campus classes I worried that being an introvert I would have trouble making good connections with people; however, I have been able to make more than I could have ever imagined.

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

As an alumna, I hope to stay active with the honors program at SNHU.

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