Congratulations seniors and future class of 2020! National decision day just passed, and many of you picked the college that you plan on spending your next four years. You’ve finally taken a step into the real world and are starting to pursue a career you are interested in. It’s great to be past the feeling and high stress of applying to college. It was a long and arduous process for countless students who applied to numerous colleges. In the end, we all had to make the decision on where to accept and where to attend.

The choice came down to three colleges for me, but University of New Haven was always my first choice. There were many reasons why I chose UNH, but I easily could have picked one of the other colleges where I got accepted. I could have picked Western Connecticut State University and saved a ton of money by living at home. I could have picked University of Hartford and been in a prestigious music school. Choices on what’s best for your future are always daunting.

I picked UNH because the minute I stepped on campus I felt like I was at home. I loved the programs they offered and the way academics were approached. I loved the fact that I could actually be in a real marching band and join clubs that I am interested in. I loved the fact it was in a city environment but still rural enough to have hiking trails nearby. It really came down to the gut feeling that UNH was the right place for me.

So, my fellow class of 2020, I hope you’re happy with the decision you have made because you’ll either be spending your next four years there, transferring to a different school or deciding college isn’t for you.

Best of luck,

Melinda