In this episode of The College Access Chronicles, we talk with Cosette Fazio, who is the owner of Fernwood Jewelry and Wares, an online boutique. Cosette tells us all about why she opened her own business, the chaos behind building her brand, and the ins and outs of running a small business. Follow us on social media! Instagram: @nh_gualliance Twitter: @nh_gualliance Tiktok: @nh_gualliance Facebook: New Hampshire GEAR UP Alliance ..read more

In this week’s episode, we discuss community engagement and volunteerism with Karina Hernandez-Soto, who is the Assistant Director of Student Leadership in the Meelia Center at Saint Anselm College. Listen in to answer all your questions about what community engagement is, how you can get involved with your campus community, and the importance of engaging with your college community in meaningful ways. Follow us on social media! Instagram: @nh_gualliance Twitter: @nh_gualliance Tiktok: @nh_gualliance Facebook: New Hampshire GEAR UP Alliance ..read more

In this episode of The College Access Chronicles, we talk with Juliana Burch, who is an Area Coordinator at Champlain College in Burlington, VT. They share with us what the move-in process is like on a college campus, how to live with roommates, and what it’s like to live in a college dorm, as well as get a little sentimental about when they first moved into college and met their best friends. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @nh_gualliance Twitter: @nh_gualliance Tiktok: @nh_gualliance Facebook: New Hampshire GEAR UP Alliance ..read more

In this week’s episode, we talk with Ciaran Farley, who is the Coordinator of the New Hampshire Scholars program. She tells all about New Hampshire Scholars and how students can get involved in it, the benefits of being a Scholar, plus all the events Ciaran creates to make sure the Scholars have a little fun. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @nh_gualliance Twitter: @nh_gualliance Tiktok: @nh_gualliance Facebook: New Hampshire GEAR UP Alliance ..read more

In this episode, we talk with Samantha Wood, who is a paralegal and lawyer in training at New England Law in Boston. She tells us about the ins and outs of law school, the Bar exam, and what exactly it means to be a litigation paralegal. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @nh_gualliance Twitter: @nh_gualliance Tiktok: @nh_gualliance Facebook: New Hampshire GEAR UP Alliance ..read more

In today’s episode, we talk with Moira Valenti from the New Hampshire Higher Education Foundation (NHHEAF) about paying for college, the FAFSA, and how NHHEAF can help students on their way to college. Find all sorts of videos on NHHEAF’s YouTube channel to help you throughout your college admission process, and make an appointment with NHHEAF for help planning out your college journey. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @nh_gualliance Twitter: @nh_gualliance Tiktok: @nh_gualliance Facebook: New Hampshire GEAR UP Alliance ..read more

In today's episode, we talk to Cody Campbell, who's an Admission Counselor based in New England. He shares some tips and tricks about choosing the best college for you, making an investment in yourself and your future, and how to create an application and essay that stands out to an Admission Counselor like himself. **There's a few seconds of silence around 7:30 but the episode does continue! Follow us on social media! Instagram: @NH_GUAlliance Twitter: @NH_GUAlliance Tiktok: @NH_GUAlliance Facebook: facebook.com/NHGUAlliance ..read more

In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane with Miranda Orcutt, an AmeriCorps VISTA alum, who served as a College Access and Success Coordinator in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Champlain College last year. We focus on the ins and outs of Miranda’s service year, how becoming an AmeriCorps member is a unique experience that’s beneficial for most people who participate in it, and so much more! You can find more advice from this blog post Miranda wrote at the end of her service year. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @nh_gualliance Twitter: @NH_GUAlliance Tiktok: @NH_GUAall ..read more