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Trip to Ireland Provides ‘Transformative Experiences’ for Social Work Students

Mikayla Tobin was one of 12 social work students from UNH’s College of Health and Human Services who spent almost two weeks in Ireland last summer as part of a social work department bi-annual trip, visiting social service agencies, trauma centers and universities. Read More

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