The Study Break

Thinking about getting your master's degree? This week's Study Break episode featuring Ty Roberts ’22 ’24G ’26G is perfect for you. Ty has now earned four degrees from Southern New Hampshire University: an associate degree, a bachelor's and — wait for it — two master's degrees. When he started his journey, he said he never could have imagined getting this far. But with the support...

Shannen B. ’26G earned her MBA online from Southern New Hampshire University...and also happens to work here a director of marketing automation. When it comes to all things SNHU, you could say she knows a thing or two.    In this episode of The Study Break, Shannen and Christian chat what it means for Shannen to be the first in her family to graduate with a master’s degree, and how her MBA is help...

On this episode, we’re talking to Toni ’26 to learn about her journey from her decision to apply to SNHU, all the way to graduation. As a single mom, Toni earned her bachelor's degree in cybersecurity and is working toward a career as a behavior analyst.  SNHU offers 200+ associate, bachelor’s and master’s programs built for your goals. Find yours today at snhu.edu.     #OnlineLearning  #Cyber...

This spring, Minda T. ’26G earned her third degree from Southern New Hampshire University: a master’s in organizational leadership. Now an associate, bachelor’s and master’s graduate, she’s using her career to advocate for survivors of brain aneurysms — something she herself faced firsthand while attending SNHU. In this episode of The Study Break, Minda and Spencer discuss finding your purpose, ge...

A veteran and a mother of two, Kelcey said her children inspire and motivate her on a daily basis. “At the end of the day, everything I’m doing is for the kids,” she said. That motivation led her to become a 3-time graduate of SNHU, and from here, she plans to use her education to help others. #VeteranStories #FamilyStories #EducationMatters

Juliana Z. earned her business administration degree online at SNHU from her home state of California. Reviewing her weekly assignments and deadlines outlined in each syllabus helped her plan ahead each term.    “That allowed me to literally let myself continue the life that I was living,” Juliana said. “I didn’t have to hold back on so many different things. So, having that flexibility was amazin...

When Kevin earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from SNHU, he became the first in his family to earn a master’s degree — and he said that “first” won’t be his last.  “I want to keep doing more,” he said. “I think there’s a lot of ‘first times’ to a lot of things that I can do. It feels good, but in my mind, I just want to keep going.”    Kevin said he has a 5-year plan to advance his...

“Why should I go to college online?”    It’s a question many people want the answer to. Lucky for you, we know two people who can help.    In this episode of The Study Break, we’re chatting with SNHU graduates Chad J. ’25 and Michelle L. ’24 about why they chose to earn a degree online at Southern New Hampshire University. Between flexible course schedules, supportive advisors and some of the lowe...

f you’re looking for some motivation to go back to college, look no further than Southern New Hampshire University graduate Kendreka G. ’24.    In this episode of The Study Break, Kendreka talks about the team of support that rallied around her as she pursued her degree. From friends and loved ones to her “virtual family” at SNHU, she was never on her own. And today, she’s doing more than she ever...

On this week’s episode of The Study Break — a podcast featuring students, graduates and members of the SNHU community — meet Kitrick Bell.    Kitrick is a front-end web designer at SNHU who recently used his tuition benefits to earn a degree. He dropped by SNHU’s studio to share about his life in Houston, getting into coding, finishing his master’s in IT with a concentration in software applicatio...

Ahead of her book release, creative writing graduate Haley-Grace McCormick joined The Study Break podcast, a podcast that features real stories from SNHU community members.  In this episode, Haley-Grace chats about her lifelong love of stories, what it’s like to learn and write with dyslexia and her road to publishing her debut novel, “The Enemy of Time,” with Rising Action Publishing, an imprint...

The Study Break podcast features real stories from SNHU students, graduates and community members. On this episode, meet Sky: a Gen Z military spouse who studied communication — and walked SNHU’s graduation stage with her dad after they earned their bachelor’s degrees together.    She stopped by the studio to share her experience earning a degree as part of a military family, why she chose her pro...

For SNHU graduate Brendaliz D. ‘25, earning a master’s initially felt out of reach — but actually doing it gave her confidence like she’d never had before.    In this episode of The Study Break, Brendaliz shares about her journey to her master’s: the self doubt in the beginning, challenges she faced along the way and the support — and determination — that helped her cross the finish line.     (Oh,...

For Gen Zer and SNHU grad Christie M. ’25, it wasn't easy finding the right college. But when she discovered the online psychology program at Southern New Hampshire University, everything changed.    With a powerful support system, flexible schedules and access to courses 100% online, Christie found the community she was looking for. And now? Anything is possible.    Looking for more content l...

What, exactly, is data analytics? Why do degrees in data analytics matter — and what types of industries might you work in upon graduation? How are AI and data analytics interconnected, and what does that mean for the future?    On this episode of SNHU Explains, we sat down with Wanda Bradley, an adjunct instructor at SNHU with an extensive background in data analytics. Listen on to hear her answe...

You might be wondering if there is such a thing as a degree in human resources. And, if so, is it even worth it? On this episode of SNHU Explains, we sat down with Sonja Moffett, career engagement partner at SNHU, to talk about all things HR and learned why a degree in human resources is totally worth it! #HumanResources #HR #HRManagement

If your employer offers tuition benefits, you may be able to advance your education at a lower cost — and without skipping a beat at work. So how does tuition reimbursement work? And what is tuition assistance, exactly? Staff at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) explain it all. They also discuss how you can find out if your employer offers tuition benefits — and what to do if they don’t. Le...

Want to study psychology but hesitant to take the leap? Adjunct faculty Dr. Jodi Lamonthe is here to break down all the benefits of Southern New Hampshire University’s program. Tune in as she shares what you’ll learn, how our classes can help you build career-ready skills and so much more. Then head over to our website to get more details and apply for free: https://degrees.snhu.edu/subjects/psych...

You might be wondering what employers actually want — and whether an online master’s degree can help you build the skills they're looking for. SNHU Career Services staff explain which skills are most valuable in today’s workforce and how online students are developing them throughout their programs. Featuring insights from: 👤 Nick Botto, director of Career Services 👤 Brooke Brigham, career e...

Wondering how to pay for grad school? You may have more options (and support) than you think.    From financial aid and scholarships to tuition reimbursement and transfer credits, there may be opportunities to reduce your out-of-pocket costs, depending on your situation. SNHU finance counselors Jill Ketchen and Tiffany Flowers break it down and share their best advice for anyone considering a mast...

As someone who attended online nursing school herself (and now teaches it), Sandy Findlay, DNP, RN, CNE, is the perfect person to explain the advantages of Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) virtual programs. Tune in to learn if this impactful career could be for you. Then request more information about SNHU with just a few clicks: https://degrees.snhu.edu/subjects/nursing/?utm_source=YouT...

In college, your grades affect your academic standing and your ability to finish your degree. So if you aren’t doing as well as you want to be, you might be wondering how to get better grades in college. Casey LaMarca, an associate creative director and instructor at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) who teaches courses both online and on campus, shared his tips and strategies for improving...

Are you thinking about pursuing a healthcare administration career, but don't know where to start? Maybe you’ve established yourself in your field, and want to go back to college to take the next step?    Dr. Dustin McLemore, capstone faculty for the healthcare administration program at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), is here to help.    From highlighting some top healthcare administ...

Tune in as SNHU’s Senior Associate Dean of Business Kristin Regis chats all about accounting, from surprising aspects of the field to valued specializations. SNHU offers accounting degrees you can earn online. See which one interests you most: https://degrees.snhu.edu/subjects/accounting-and-finance/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=socialmedia&utm_campaign=YTchannel_Bitly&utm_content=Acc...

Double Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) alumnus and SNHU staff member Scott Cloutier recently accomplished a first for New Hampshire. In April 2025, Cloutier and a team of local volunteers opened Manchester True Collaborative, the state's only LGBTQIA+ community center.