UNH: A global campus that provides a safe and ideal location

25 Oct 2018

Studying abroad can be daunting. Once you’ve travelled overseas and arrived at your destination, you might start to experience culture shock and have questions about personal safety.

That’s why the University of New Hampshire (UNH) has nurtured a warm and welcoming campus environment and is also known for being one of the top 10 safest college campuses in the US.

Where student safety is a priority

UNH embraces the digital age with the UNH Alert system. This innovative tool informs the community of emergencies – the system can send a text message to registered cell phones, e-mail accounts, smartphones and pagers to alert subscribers if an incident has occurred on campus. You will also be automatically alerted if UNH cancels classes due to bad weather.

What’s great about this system is that both students and parents can register. On top of this, the University Police Department offers self-defense courses, educational resources, with patrols, and an escort service for students, faculty and staff.

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In addition to being a safe campus, UNH is located in the town of Durham, New Hampshire, which has been ranked the #1 safest college town.

Located in the middle of everywhere

The 250-acre UNH campus is in the centre of all the exciting things in Durham, New Hampshire, and New England.

Students enjoy swimming in the outdoor pool on campus, the Wiswall Falls in Durham or Mendum’s Pond in Lee.

For food enthusiasts who want to try the delicious delicacies nearby, the Lobster Haul at The Friendly Toast in Portsmouth, In the Rough at Chauncey Creek in Kittery Point and the Lobster Flatbread at Newicks, Dover Point, are all great choices.

Or if you’d prefer a peaceful wander through the town of Durham and its 800-acres of conservation land, why not explore sightseeing points like the picturesque Foss Farm, Doe Farm and Adam’s Point?

Another great advantage to studying in Durham is that you’ll be immersed in an inclusive learning environment that’s open and equal for all.

As UNH President James W. Dean Jr. states, “A welcoming and inclusive campus climate is grounded in mutual respect, nurtured by dialogue, evidenced by a pattern of civil interaction and is one of the foundations of our educational model.

“In addressing recommendations about programming, the university’s master calendar now includes dates of importance to religious and other campus groups for better planning of syllabi and community events.”

So, if you’re planning to visit UNH to witness the inclusivity for yourself or just to check out the surroundings, take a look at the jam-packed schedule at UNH and enjoy the wonders of the Wildcat community!

Effective and secure student access

To conveniently get around town, there’s a convenient Wildcat shuttle transport system. This allows students to travel to and from campus and to nearby towns such as Portsmouth for great shopping and theatre experiences.

With a commitment to its Climate Education Initiative, UNH provides free transit services to maintain a proactive approach to environmental sustainability. Wanting to make the world a better place for students, the school has also increased on-campus housing and improved transit and bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure.

The Amtrak Downeaster Train Station is located on campus and students can easily take the trip to Portland, Maine or down to Boston, Massachusetts in no more than an hour.

Despite being tucked away in a quiet college town, UNH remains within easy driving, train or bus distance of major cities such as Boston and New York City – both of which are home to international airports.

For students who enjoy the beach or water sports, you’ll be happy to know that UNH is also in close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and just a one-hour drive to the White Mountains Region, renowned for hiking, skiing and snowboarding adventures.

As you can tell, there’s never a shortage of touristic hotspots or activities to explore at UNH.

So, if you’re searching for a safe, student-friendly campus to enrich your future, the University of New Hampshire (UNH) is ready to welcome you into its worldwide, around-the-clock experience.

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