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What to Expect from Kingston Hall

November 29, 2017November 29, 2017 Rosa Valente0

Southern New Hampshire University is currently working on the construction of a new residence hall set to be open for the 2018 school year. The new building will be the largest residence hall on campus with a total of five stories and 382 beds and will go by the name of Kingston. While Kingston Hall is primarily being built for first and second year

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Florence University of the Arts: A Home Away From Home

November 28, 2017February 26, 2018 Emily Monteforte0

I have always wanted to go to a school in the city, but, going into my freshmen year, I decided to attend SNHU. Going to a school with a campus, great facilities, food and the opportunity to study abroad was important to me, so that’s why I chose SNHU. Luckily, for anyone interested in studying abroad in Florence, the school that students attend is

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Thankful for Study Abroad this Thanksgiving

November 24, 2017November 23, 2017 Rebecca LeBoeuf0

I have never been more thankful on Thanksgiving than I am this year, and I am almost 3,000 miles away from home, in a country that doesn’t celebrate it. Spending an entire semester immersed in another country is something that not many people can say they have done, and I am eternally grateful for SNHU’s financially accessible study abroad program and the continuous support

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The Solo Traveler: How Independent Travel Changes You

November 17, 2017February 26, 2018 Ericka Broderick0

It all started when I woke up one morning with a realization. My favorite artist, Harry Styles, is currently on tour in Europe. I’m in Florence, Italy, right now. What are the chances of me seeing him in concert while studying abroad? After doing my research, I discovered that there were no tickets left for Milan, but a handful left for London. London, England—the

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Where Luck and Dedication Collide: Athena Adair on Her SNHU Journey

November 16, 2017November 16, 2017 Nikki Fain0

Her official title on campus is Residence Director (RD) of Newcastle as well as Adjunct Professor. Despite only being here for two years, her responsibilities extend beyond these roles though. She is also a co-advisor for the clubs Generation Equality and SNHU Buddies and a chaperone for the Alternative Spring Break (AB) trips. As an adjunct professor, she teaches SNHU 101 courses. "The material

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Restaurant Spotlight: Chez Vachon Dishes Out Large Portions of French-Canadian Favorites

November 15, 2017November 15, 2017 Nicholas VonSchantz-Ricci0

Chez Vachon may have the most misleading name of any restaurant in Manchester. Based on the name alone, many would be inclined to think that this is an upscale French restaurant in the middle of the city; however, this could not be further from the truth. Chez Vachon is a humble, charming breakfast and lunch spot located less than 15 minutes from the SNHU

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How to Cure Homesickness: Friends, Gelato and Writing

November 13, 2017February 26, 2018 Haylea Verrastro0

Deciding to come to Florence University of the Arts was a hard decision for me because I have never left the country or home for that long. I am an only child traveling to another country for four months; of course, I was going to be nervous. The only thing that got me on the plane the day I left was the fact that

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Get Cultured in the Differences Between US and UK Living

November 10, 2017November 12, 2017 Lindsey Montpelier0

The SNHU Study Abroad Office gives all its students the opportunity to get a feel for a new culture in various countries around the world. One of these countries in particular is England. Isaiah Banker-Reynolds, a business information technology major, is currently spending the first half of his second year at SNHU in Colchester, England, at the University of Essex. While being abroad in

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VIDEO: SNHU Students Bring Down the House at North Country Drag Show

November 3, 2017November 6, 2017 Nick Klotz0

On October 21, Southern New Hampshire University's own Reagan Murphy, with the help of student organization Generation Equality, helped bring to the North Country a first of its kind event. Check out our video of the first North Country Drag Show in Gorham, New Hampshire. This event was important to so many people in the area, and The Penmen Press was happy to share the voices of the community

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SNHU Alumni Julia Repaal Travels the World on 11-Month Mission Trip

November 3, 2017November 3, 2017 Megan Palmer0

Julia Repaal graduated from Southern New Hampshire University in May of 2017 with a degree in Culinary Management and a minor in Sociology. A Resident Assistant, Alternative Break Coordinator, friend and so much more, Julia demonstrated during her time at SNHU the power of service and dedication to the lives of others. This passion for service did not end with graduation, as Julia immediately