THE ALUMNI ISSUE to Unity College was the school’s focus on the environment,” Godaire said. “This is clearly evident in the unique majors it has that cannot be found elsewhere. The school’s holistic and interdisciplinary approach to answering and solving the problems of the 21st century is at the core of all academic learning on campus.” Choosing to follow an agricultural curricular focus in high school that deeply engaged his interest in the nexus of science, environmental issues, and nature, Godaire knew the power of hands-on education. When he learned of Unity’s hands-on approach to learning, the connection was immediate and powerful. “I was seeking a college where learning happens both in the classroom and outdoors,” Godaire said. “I
learned that Unity’s small size enabled professors to connect with students and provide unique opportunities to study the outdoors.” Many students like Godaire avail themselves of the ample opportunities that exist for students to either pursue their own undergraduate research, or assist with faculty research. The first time he visited campus, Godaire felt a special connection between students, faculty, and staff. For Godaire the College is as much about that palpable connection of like-minded individuals working to achieve the game goals as it is about buildings or location, though the campus is ideally located for both research and recreation. “The sense of community at Unity could not be found on any other campus,
and I was looking for this sense when moving away from home in Connecticut,” Godaire said. His day-to-day life as a graduate student validates his choice to attend Unity College. “The professors at Unity College made my academic experience so rewarding,” he enthused. “They provided me with numerous opportunities to expand my research interests and gave me the skills needed to pursue any career path that I chose. Professors are willing to give students the one-on-one attention needed to reach their potential. This makes excelling academically both possible and incredibly rewarding, personally and for the community.”
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