UNH’s Changemaker Collaborative offers high-impact opportunities to students to engage the tools of business, public policy, science, and activism as a force for good to help address some of the world’s most pressing social, economic, and environmental issues. Learn about opportunities for YOU this fall, spring and summer!
Semester in the City: Pursue your passions!
Semester in the City is so much more than an internship. Pursue or discover your passions while earning college credit and building skills as a changemaker at a leading Boston social sector organization or with a UNH Department. You also take courses and workshops that support your internship and teach you how to impact the issues you care about. They have expanded their program so you can work and live in Boston or support your community right here at UNH! What are you waiting for?
Apply for Spring 2022 to start working on issues you care about, grow your network, and make new friends. (And those who complete SITC are eligible for the Carsey/SITC education award - learn more!)
With Semester in the City, you get to:
- Intern at a leading business, nonprofit, or government agency (check out potential Internship Host Sites in the "Where might I intern..." dropdown sections) or with a UNH department
- Network with professionals driving real and meaningful change
- Learn about careers for people, planet, and profit
- Continue paying your standard tuition and NO special fees. All financial aid will apply.
- Live in a fully furnished apartment in Boston (housing fees apply) or stay on campus or locally (for SITC @ UNH).
- Financial Perks: For Boston students: unlimited transportation pass & a living stipend of $595/semester. For all students - some meals included
- Spring 2022 App Deadlines: Priority: October 1st; Final: November 1st
- Semester in the City Open House: October 1st at 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM (register here)
JOIN US FOR THE OPEN HOUSE, or fill out this form to chat with someone about the program!
Sustainability Fellowship: Make an impact this summer!
Sustainability Fellowships pair exceptional undergraduate and graduate students from UNH and universities across the country with municipal, educational, corporate, and non-profit partners in New England to work on transformative sustainability initiatives. Each summer, Fellows undertake challenging sustainability projects that are designed to create an immediate impact, offer an extraordinary learning experience, and foster meaningful collaboration.
Become a summer 2022 Sustainability Fellow and become part of the next generation of sustainability leaders!
- Work with municipal, educational, corporate, and non-profit partners in New England
- Connect with a growing network of sustainability leaders (mentors, advisors, alumni, and peers)
- Learn through hands-on experience and professional development
- Build resilience throughout New England
- Earn $5,200 (undergrads) or $6,500 (recent alumni or graduate students)
SUBMIT YOUR INTENT TO APPLY HERE.
We’ll notify you when applications open!
More Opportunities!
1. B Impact Clinic: Credit bearing, semester-long program working on a team of student consultants to help a company assess their impact. Satisfies a Business in Practice (BiP) experience.
- Spring 2022 App Deadlines: Priority: October 15th; Final: November 1st
- B-Impact Clinic Info Session: October 18th at 5:30 PM (register here)
2. Events: Changemaker Speaker Series hosts prominent business leaders each semester who discuss hot topics in business and sustainability! Learn more about the spring events:
- October 7 at 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. (virtual) Building a Sustainability Food System Through Democratic Empowerment and Enlightened Leadership Guest speakers from Ocean Spray, Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance, and Local Enterprise Assistance Fund (LEAF), moderated by Dr. Tom Kelly
Learn more and REGISTER - December 2 at 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. (MUB Granite State Room) SVIC Keynote: Social Innovator of the Year Tulaine Montgomery, co-CEO of New Profit, Inc.
Learn more and REGISTER
3. Sustainability Dual Major: A complement to your primary major; gain problem-solving skills. (Or start with just one class: SUST 401 and explore how sustainability connects to your major.)
4. NH Social Venture Innovation Challenge: Hosted each fall, an annual idea-stage competition that addresses social, economic or environmental issues - WIN cash & prizes! Entries due November 8th at NOON.
5. Student Orgs: Get involved! Net Impact, Trash 2 Treasure & Sustainability Advocates
YOUR Next Steps!
- Sign up for our newsletter and stay in the know.
- Explore the website and get to know the Changemaker Collaborative and the opportunities better.
- Make an appointment with a Changemaker Coach – UNH peer advisors who are experienced with the programs and can talk with you about your goals and how to reach them!
