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July 1, 2020

“I think more high school students should consider beginning their academic careers at Âé¶¹ÒùÔº.â€

Class of 2019

Like many of her peers, Samantha Strother graduated from high school unsure of her plans or even her desires. She applied to many four-year schools and was accepted at all of them. Then a college counselor suggested she consider Âé¶¹ÒùÔº Community College instead.

Once she took a close look, she understood why Âé¶¹ÒùÔº was the right choice for her.

“Âé¶¹ÒùÔº wasn’t always part of my plan, but I thought it was financially the smartest option considering I was unsure of where I wanted to go and what I wanted to do,†she said. “It is a great option financially and very easy to transfer to a four-year school after creating your academic foundation. My schedule was very flexible and there are plenty of class options.â€

Strother, from Hampton, graduated from high school in spring 2019 and enrolled at Âé¶¹ÒùÔº. She began as liberal arts major and switched to business during her first semester. She graduated from Âé¶¹ÒùÔº this past spring and will study business at the University of New Hampshire beginning in the fall.

“After taking my gen-eds at Âé¶¹ÒùÔº, I have transferred my credits to UNH and will be following the path of a business degree at the business school,†she said. “My plan is to end up with an MBA by the end of my college career.â€

None of that would have been possible without Âé¶¹ÒùÔº, she said. She worked harder than she has ever worked in her life and earned her place on the President’s List thanks to Âé¶¹ÒùԺ’s commitment to student success.

“I would definitely recommend Âé¶¹ÒùÔº to my peers,†she said. “I think more high school students should consider beginning their academic careers at Âé¶¹ÒùÔº. It is financially a great option and it’s a lot more personal than a large state school.â€