I zipped up a flimsy blue raincoat this morning, leaving my quilted, insulated, windproof parka in the closet. Instead of balancing along icy brick walkways to English class at Richardson, I waded through a mist-bordering-on-downpour to another type of learning experience: my first job.

A snowy walk to Richardson

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The courtroom reminds me of my high school cafeteria. Peach and cream tiles gleam on the walls, dated wood paneling adds a homey touch and the ceiling looms low and slightly gray from wear.  Similar to lunchtime in my high school cafeteria, I sit in a plastic chair to talk about food.  But unlike the high school gossip interspersed with comments on the boys we hope to Instant Message later, I join those in the courtroom to discuss the legality of backyard Brussels sprouts in Canton, NY.  

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Much of what I choose to write about in my blog is spurred by questions which consistently come up during the tours I give for admissions. Fortunately, many of the inquiries prospective students have cover topics which I am passionate about myself. The topic of this posting is again something I feel strongly about and I am proud of the commitment St. Lawrence has to it. So, here is my response to the availability of community service opportunities through St. Lawrence. 

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