Meet Sinead

Name: Sinead Keane

Class of: 2022

Program: Master of Science in Cybersecurity w/ a concentration in Data Analytics

"Generous donations like yours allow this (college) to happen for me and I'm so grateful."

 

What do you like most about SNHU?

How willingly everyone is to offer classes that work for an adult learner or new student. 

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

I'm a disabled cancer survivor and a working adult. With medical costs on top of the cost of living, sometimes it's unclear if I'm able to save enough to go to school without accruing large amounts of debt. Thanks to scholarships and financial aid, I can obtain the education I need to change careers due to my disability. This financial assistance allows me to continue to be a functioning part of society and I'm eternally grateful.

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

Thank you so much for helping me afford my studies. Once I became disabled due to cancer, I was terrified I could never afford my master's degree. Generous donations like yours allow this to happen for me and I'm so grateful. 

Why did you choose Southern New Hampshire University?

I needed a university that was able to take my adult life into consideration and was decently affordable. SNHU was not only that, but also incredibly considerate of my limitations due to cancer and flexible with me.

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

I'm hoping to branch into a new career. SNHU has been a wonderful experience and a welcoming change from most universities where you're basically just another number.

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

I was previously in corporate security as a brand protection investigator. Once I became disabled, I was pretty much forced to pivot my career into something that didn't quite require as much talking. I had always been interested in cybersecurity and it aligned with my work efforts, so I decided it was a great way to continue working in the field while also moving to a less interfacing role. 

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

Time — there's never enough of it. I have a full-time job, a family, and a disability/health concern. Every moment of my day is eaten up by catering to something. Finding the appropriate time to insert my learning has been a challenge, but I try to set aside a good chunk of time to really dive into my class work.

What are you proudest of?

Just being able to excel at these very challenging classes. So far I have maintained a 4.0 GPA and I'm exceedingly proud of that. 

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

I believe in karma and hope I can contribute to the school once I've moved on and graduated.

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