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  1. Twelve Saint Lawrence students sit on a rock at the summit of Balanced Rock, Lake Placid, New York.

    First Person: Reaching New Heights - A Yoga Retreat with Laurentians

    Erica Byrne '21

    Why I decided to attend St. Lawrence as a high school student and my favorite aspect of St. Lawrence as a current college student are two questions that I find myself being asked on a regular basis...

  2. Saint Lawrence students hold various environmental action signs for climate change awareness.

    First Person: St. Lawrence Has a Home for Everyone

    Ryan Carson '21

    When I first came to St. Lawrence, I was excited to turn a new page in my life. I couldn’t wait to be on my own. This excitement quickly turned to fear when I realized this meant meeting new people...

  3. Abbie Cooper and Abby Eberle, wearing red Saint Lawrence hats, attend a football game.

    First Person: A Tale of Two Abby(ie)s - How I Met a BFF with the Same Name

    Abbie Cooper '22

    Coming to St. Lawrence, I had an anxiety that many other incoming first-years share: how am I going to make friends? Well, boy did my anxiety get worse when I got to SLU (all the way from California...

  4. A large group of Saint Lawrence students gather for a photo while studying abroad in Kenya.

    First Person: Coming Back from Being Abroad

    Alessandra Uriarte '21

    Where do I even start? I cannot articulate or explain my experience studying abroad in Kenya this past fall semester. Now, I’ve been back in lovely and cold Canton for almost two months and Kenya...

  5. Two Saint Lawrence students sit on the summit of a mountain in the Adirondack Park.

    First Person: Letter To My First-Year Self

    Rosie Sacco '20

    Hey, it’s me, your 21-year-old self. You’re now a senior in college. Can you believe it? You can get into the Hoot Owl now and go to Tuesday Blues with your friends. You live off-campus, too, with...

  6. First Person: Making the Most of My Professor's Office Hours

    Danielle Anjeh '21

    At St. Lawrence, each professor is required to set aside an allotted amount of time to meet with students and advisees. These are referred to as Office Hours where students can come to this specific...

  7. Three Saint Lawrence students stand outside in the snow at the annual Winter Carnival Event in Saranac Lake, NY.

    First Person: Don't Forget to Breathe

    Mougheis Umar '20

    I sit here in the comfort of the Sullivan Student Center for very possibly the last time and I reminisce on what has been an amazing adventure it has been for me here at St. Lawrence. I have had a...

  8. A aerial shot of the Saint Lawrence University quad, featuring the Chapel and other academic and residential buildings.

    The Most Important Things to Keep in Mind About the College Process This Year, According to Admissions Counselors

    The Admissions Team

    As a current high school senior navigating the challenges of a global pandemic, your college search process is unlike any student’s before you. The good news? You’re not alone in this process. We...

  9. Two Saint Lawrence students sit on the ground in Edinburgh, Scotland.

    First Person: How to Choose the Right Abroad Program for You

    HAYLI POISSON '21

    This past fall semester, I studied abroad in London, England. The first question students ask after my return to campus has been, "How did you know which abroad program to choose?" With so many...

  10. The Saint Lawrence University entrance sign on a snowy winter day.

    First Person: Keeping Your Mental Health a Priority During North Country Winters

    Lily Maccahran '20

    Coming from sunny Colorado, the dark and cold winters of the North Country shocked me. Throughout my time at SLU, I have learned how to prioritize my mental health and stay happy and healthy. Up until...