Welcome from Student Government President
To the Class of 2016,
Congratulations. On behalf of the student body I would like to welcome you to the St. Lawrence Family. Pat yourself on the back because you made the right decision, and in a few months you’ll be on campus and realize why. The student body eagerly awaits your arrival, as we have already heard such great things about the individuals which make up the SLU class of 2016.
So I guess this is the start of that time which everyone seems to refer to as the best four years of life. It seems like a lot of pressure doesn’t it? Well don’t worry, it is all much more straightforward than you think. Each of you was chosen because of your desire for knowledge and interests both inside and outside of the classroom. Simply embrace these qualities. The college environment will help you to develop these passions and will allow for you to adopt more along the way; all you have to do is work hard. I cannot stress this enough. If you devote enough quality time and thought to your pursuits, everything will fall into place.
What should you expect? Well I’m sure you’ll hear from the school several times throughout the summer, roommates, meal plans, advisor greeting, and other such dealings, but you will hit the ground running when you get to campus. Each year the University puts on a tremendously enjoyable orientation program, which will both acquaint you with the school and those around you.
The best advice I can give is to keep your minds and doors open. Be ready for new experiences and welcome in whatever comes your way. You will soon meet people who will become your lifelong friends, teachers who will be lifelong mentors and have experience which will shape you for the future. Learn from each other and don’t take the importance of working hard for granted. Welcome to this place we all love so much. Please feel free to contact me at rjmont10@stlawu.edu. I look forward to meeting each of you.
Best Regards,
R. John Montgomery (Monty) '14
President
The Thelomathesian Society