Student & Alumni Stories

"Unity is a unique place where — as much as you want to learn, you can..."

"I always feel in my heart I am supported by hundreds of people who also sincerely love Unity”

"Traveling abroad, experiencing new cultures, and constantly being pushed out of your comfort zone on a daily basis, undeniably causes a change within you, especially when it is undeveloped countries that you are traveling to. Even if you think you are aware of poverty, environmental degradation, until you see it up close and personal for the first time, you don’t fully comprehend its magnitude, and it will impact you"

“I love being outdoors, and I revel in the fact I work for park service in some of the most beautiful places in America”

"Unity provided me with the knowledge of natural history and environmental issues that served me well as an environmental youth group leader"

"Most attend Unity because they want to spend their lives outside and enjoy the natural world—and they aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty. The jobs that many people would hate doing—hiking in the rain and sleeping under the stars—we love"

"When I first arrived at Unity, I was pleasantly surprised by the support of the local community of what may have seemed a rather ‘strange’ hobby"