University of New Hampshire - Academics

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Every student has their favorite teacher and their most despised teacher, but most agree that the teachers who are good at their job make up for the others. Although a large percentage of teachers at UNH are also doing research and may not have as much time for students, they still seem to have a lot of compassion for the students and are always willing to help those who really want it and need it. All UNH teachers post office hours and devoutly stick to them in order for students to have access to them at pretty much any hour of the day. If a teacher’s office hours conflict with your daily schedule, appointments are available.

At every college, there are classes that you may not like very much. With all the course requirements given out today at all national universities, it is a given that you’ll probably have to take classes that you have little or no interest in. UNH is no different. Lecture class sizes tend to range in the hundreds, and every student has a set of general education requirements to reach before graduation. The Center for Academic Research (CFAR) is more than willing to give advice on what courses and professors to take, and it can even show you student feedback that will give you a better idea of what direction you want to take. On the occasion you have to take a large lecture class, there are plenty of options to choose something interesting. Also, professors always have teaching assistants on hand who are more than willing to help.

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Students Speak Out

unhhockey13 says: University of New Hampshire 2013 Business

Professors and Curriculum B+ The teachers here are really friendly and are all about the student. The Curriculum is very tough and strict and is highly recognized. 12345 Academics: December 06, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

Get to know your teachers, and... Get to know your teachers, and they will definitely help you out in the future. Even though it’s a big school, the large classes can feel small when you get to know the professor and some of the other students. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

It depends on what you take, but... It depends on what you take, but I’ve only had one teacher who really stunk. Most professors are helpful and try to understand their students’ needs, but they can also be frustrating. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

The teachers are good, but they... The teachers are good, but they can be hard, depending on your major. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

Some are the best I’ve ever had;... Some are the best I’ve ever had; some are the worst. There are always study groups and lots of support from the Center for Academic Research (CFAR) if you’re having trouble. CFAR is great, and there you can read comments from students about teachers if you want to know who to look out for. 12345 Academics Report

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Did You Know?

The University’s International Research Opportunities Program (IROP) was the first of its kind. It serves as a model for others nationwide.

The Institute for Scientific Information named UNH among a handful of “influential” universities that included Harvard, Columbia, Stanford, and Carnegie Mellon.

UNH completed the nation’s first major university landfill gas-to-energy project, the EcoLine.

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