melissa

MELISSA
Melissa is entering her junior year at UNH as a Nursing Major. She comes from a family that for generations has worked in the health care field. Melissa is proud to continue the tradition as she prepares to become a nurse. With Melissa's learning disabiilty, she spends much time studying for her classes but she finds balance in her life by spending time with her friends and running. Melissa's ran in her first marathon two summers ago.

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CHOOSING A COLLEGE

I looked at a college book which specialized in what was available to students with learning disabilities at different colleges. That’s important but that shouldn’t be your whole basis when you are looking. You should look at the size, the majors that they offer and what your interests are. First look at the academics and the social aspect and then look at what they offer for services. I am glad I came to a large school. Being in larger classes forces you to become an independent learner. That is valuable. And socially I wouldn’t have wanted to go to a school where everyone knows each other. You are always in situations here where you can meet new people.