"Hi. My name is Jeff Feingold, editor of a newspaper called the NH Business Review. When I was in college I worked different kinds of summer jobs. A couple of summers I worked on the hot summer streets of Manhattan delivering packages. I spent another summer working as a janitor cleaning bathrooms in a giant department store. I didn't mind the jobs very much. But the one thing I took away from them all was the people I worked with, the other delivery guys and the other janitors, all told me, very often how jealous they were of me because I was going to college I wouldn't have to spend my life working on the hot streets or cleaning bathrooms. They were right. Because I went to college I have the job I always wanted editing my own newspaper and writing. College gave me the opportunities that they never had."

"Hi. My name is AJ Dupere and I'm a community forester with the NH division of forest and lands. What does a community forester do? I work with local cities and towns to care for trees in their community. I became a forester because I lived in northern NH and I grew up on a family farm where we cut wood to help heat our home. When I was in high school I participated in FFA organization and competed in a variety of forestry competitions throughout the state. To be a forester I went to the Thompson School of Applied Sciences at UNH and received an associate's degree in forest technology. My favorite class in college was arboriculture where I studied tree care and maintenance. If you are interested in working outside contact your local conservation committee and help plant and care for trees in your community."

"My name is Mark Scheffer and I'm an orthopedic surgeon at Dartmouth Hitchcock clinic. I've been practicing orthopedics there for the past 12 years. Prior to that, I was an orthopedic surgeon in the military at the air force academy. I went through undergraduate training at Auburn University in Auburn Alabama and then medical school at Vanderbilt Medical School and then five years of residency afterwards at the Mayo Clinic. I wasn't sure exactly when I started off how I was going to pay for medical school and I was fortunate enough to get a military scholarship that paid for my last two years at University and four years of medical school. I did a civilian residency and once I completed that I was able to serve my time with the military on active duty prior to coming to Concord, NH. When I was in high school the thought of spending what ultimately ended up being 14 years after high school on an education to become an orthopedic surgeon would have been absolutely intolerable for me. I found when I got to college I was able to proceed at a much quicker rate, the classes were only a small part of my schedule for the day. I spent a lot of time in labs and a lot of time in extra-curricular activities. So, basically I would say that I wouldn't let the fear of being in a classroom for long periods of time dissuade anyone from being in college because it's a very different experience and a much more efficient, pleasant, fun experience to be in college. To learn, to get your academic requirements under control but not feel as though you're being smothered in a classroom for a prolonged period of time."

"Hi kids. My name is Cindy Hoisington. I'm here to tell you about the story of becoming a veterinarian. I grew up reading Dr. Dolittle and the Black Stallion. Later I got my own horse named Amber. In middle school instead of babysitting I was grooming horses and mucking stalls. I knew I wanted to be a veterinarian. As soon as I was old enough I started working at a veterinarian's office. Initially, I was walking dogs and cleaning cages. However, I continued working with the animals and worked my way up to being able to assist in surgery. Through college, at UNH, I continued my work with animals working at grooming facilities and boarding facilities. Then I went to Cornell veterinary school. Today I own a small animal hospital. I am able to help shelter animals for the local humane society and help clients with their dogs and cats. One of the things I like best about my job is that it allows me to use my problem solving skills and that there is always something new to learn about medicine and the treatment of animals."