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Alumni Profile

On the day she moved into her dormitory to begin her freshman year at the University of Vermont, Sarah Arnold learned that her best friend from high school had died in a car accident. Sarah immediately returned home - putting off her college plans for a bit. After spending a few weeks at another school where she was very unhappy, Sarah enrolled in NHTI's criminal justice program in 2004 - 2005. Sarah says, “The professors were amazing and all of my classmates were engaged and excited to be there.”

During her time at NHTI, Sarah joined the softball team. She flourished under the attention of her coaches and professors. An adjunct Professor of English at the time, Elibet Chase said, “Sarah quickly showed herself to be a competent and conscientious student. She strives for excellence and I expect she will thrive in her future educational plans.”

Indeed, she has. In May 2008, Sarah graduated from UNH with a dual bachelor's degree in sociology and justice studies. This fall, she'll begin a masters program in crime and justice studies and public administration at Suffolk University in Boston. Ultimately, Sarah plans to become a probation and parole officer, working with adult offenders. It is not an easy career choice but Sarah is up to the challenge, “It's just something I know I can do and it's how I can make a difference.”

Looking back, Sarah says, “If it wasn't for NHTI, I could not have gone on to get my bachelor's degree. For me, NHTI is where it all began.”