“UConn has prepared me for my future career because I was able to find my voice and confidence as I prepare myself to become a teacher.”

“UConn has prepared me for my future career by consistently pushing me outside of my comfort zone. Every day spent as a teacher should be a step outside of your comfort zone.”

“During my time in the sport management program, I found my passion for emotional branding as well as in advocating against the ongoing injustices in our world.”

“I have wanted to be a teacher since I was little, and being accepted into the program meant that my dream was finally going to become a reality.”

“I cannot be who I am right now without UConn. I have taken classes in various content areas to broaden my understanding of the world around me.”

As Commencement approaches, we are featuring some of our Neag School Class of 2020 graduating seniors over the coming days. 

With school closings, parents will have to continue to try to fill the void at home. For some, that seems nearly impossible. We speak with Jennie Weiner, a Somerville parent who recently wrote about these challenges for the New York Times.

“Sport teaches us unity when we see teammates striving together for a common goal. As a global community, our common goal now is to defeat the coronavirus by working together,” says Eli Wolf, an academic technician with the Neag School of Education.

We are featuring some of our Neag School Class of 2020 graduating seniors. Click each student image below to read a Q&A with each individual.

We are featuring some of our Neag School Class of 2020 graduating seniors. Click each student image below to read a Q&A with each individual.