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  1. Four Saint Lawrence Adirondack Semester alumni, wearing rain jackets, stand on a dock over water in the Adirondack Park.

    First Person: The Gift That Keeps on Giving, Celebrating 20 Years of the Adirondack Semester

    LAURA STASI '15

    When asked how the Adirondack Semester has impacted my life, it is not a question of how, but how did it not. This off-campus program shaped the majority of my St. Lawrence experience and has directly...

  2. Olivia Hart, Monica Manning, and Kirsten Gehl skiing atop Big Sky, Montana.

    First Person: Experiencing the West While Going to St. Lawrence, Big Sky and The Grand Tetons

    Olivia Hart '20

    As some of you may be wondering from the title, how on EARTH could a student at St. Lawrence University, a school in the Northeast, claim that some of the most rewarding experiences she had while...

  3. Eliza Maher holds a Saint Lawrence pub cookie.

    First Person: Pub Cookies, Parkas, and Java-Oh My! What Makes SLU Special

    ELIZA MAHER '20

    I’m a big baker. I grew up watching my mom in the kitchen rolling out pie dough, stirring sauces over the stove, and frosting cakes, all while the house filled with the heavenly aroma of scents like...

  4. Meg Charles, holding a Saint Lawrence acceptance folder and letter.

    First Person: Why Applying Early Decision Was the Best Decision of My Life

    MEG CHARLES '22

    At the start of my senior year of high school, I was very eager to apply to schools. I had spent the last year researching and touring schools, making pro and con lists, and finalizing the criteria...

  5. A group of Saint Lawrence students, attending a St. Lawrence University career connections event, stand in front of the Golden Gate bridge in California.

    First Person: No Ordinary University, Connections with Faculty and Staff

    ZACHARY MAZUZAN '20

    I have always found the dynamic between teachers and students fascinating. Growing up in a household with two parents who worked in the public school system, I quickly gained an understanding of the...

  6. Students doing work in lab

    Princeton Review Applauds Career Services, Science Labs

    The Princeton Review commended St. Lawrence University for its excellent Career Services office, active student government, science lab facilities and overall smooth operation in its most recent publication, Best 385 Colleges: 2020 Edition.

  7. The inside of the Saint Lawrence student center as sun shines through the window.

    First Person: The Top 10 "Instagram-able" Places at St. Lawrence

    ZACHARY LARKIN '21

    It’s no secret that St. Lawrence’s campus is beautiful. The St. Lawrence charm around every corner brings life and allure to our community. Every season brings a fresh new look, painting the campus in...

  8. SLU Earns Top Rank Among Peace Corps Volunteering Schools

    Peace Corps has announced that St. Lawrence University ranked No. 1 among small-size schools on the agency’s list of top volunteer-producing colleges and universities in 2019.

  9. Seven Saint Lawrence students.

    First Person: Finding Home

    EMMA STECHSCHULTE '19

    For the past four years, when asked where I go to college, the responses are the same. “Woah,” they’ll say getting wide-eyed, “You weren’t kidding when you said Upstate New York.” Nope, I wasn’t, but...

  10. Sarah Campbell, sitting at a desk, looks at a laptop with professor Michael Shuckers.

    First Person: Combining My Academic Passions into an SYE

    SARAH CAMPBELL '19

    “Hi, my name is Sarah and I’m a senior with a double major in English and Math.” This is usually my opening line as a tour guide in the Admissions Office as I begin a one-on-one tour with a...