5 Ways to Get Involved with Sustainability at UNH
How can I make a difference as a college student? How do I get involved with sustainability in college?
If you are looking to make a difference on campus and in your community and world, then UNH is the perfect place for you! Did you know that UNH has earned the highest national ranking for sustainability for the third consecutive time? Sustainability is part of all aspects of our campus life, from our transportation system to our reuse of dining hall food waste to our sustainable courses and experiential learning opportunities. There are so many ways to get involved in sustainability as a UNH student — let's talk about five ways to make a difference.
UNH student working at Kingman Research Farm
1. Complete a Sustainability Fellowship
Students who complete Sustainability Fellowships partner with municipal, educational, corporate and non-profit partners to work on transformative sustainability projects. Students from all majors and fields of study are welcome to apply for this paid summer fellowship, where they'll meet other sustainably-minded students and make an impact on their campus and community.
Read Pedro's experience as a Sustainability Fellow
UNH Semester in the City students in Boston
2. Intern in Boston with Semester in the City
Semester in the City is a unique opportunity to spend the semester interning for a leading social change organization in the city of Boston. Students see sustainability in action in the workplace, while living on their own in the city and earning 16 UNH credits.
Read Sophia's and Jordan's experiences with Semester in the City
Members of the Organic Garden Club at University Day, a celebration of UNH student organizations
3. Join a sustainable student organization
Sustainable student organizations are a great way to connect with other students on campus who share your values and desire to make the world a better place. There are so many sustainable student organizations at UNH to choose from, including the Organic Gardening Club, where you can grow food at a student-run farm, and Slow Food UNH, which hosts monthly local vendor markets in the MUB.
Discover more UNH student organizations
North Hampton microplastics research
4. Add a sustainability dual major
UNH students from any college or major can add sustainability as a dual major. Through this program, you'll develop the critical thinking and collaborative leadership skills you'll need to face some of today's most pressing problems. You will also have countless opportunities to apply what you've learned outside the classroom.
learn more about the sustainability dual major
UNH students in residence hall room
5. Get involved with Trash 2 Treasure
Trash 2 Treasure both limits unnecessary landfill waste and makes back-to-school shopping more affordable for college students. The program collects furniture and dorm items from students at the end of each school year to recycle or resell them at discounted prices the following fall at a move-in sale. To get involved, students can volunteer or apply to become a Core Team Member.
Learn more about Trash 2 Treasure
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Interning in Boston with Semester in the City
How can you spend the semester interning in Boston as a college student while also making a difference? Through the Semester in the City program, UNH students have the opportunity to earn 16 credits while working an internship in Boston for a semester with a leading social change organization. Students can participate in the program during either the fall or spring semesters. read more about semester in the city
