A Summer Internship in Admissions

So this is my first blog post ever and I’m really excited about posting throughout my summer internship here at St. Lawrence University (SLU). Along with five other interns, we have the privilege of becoming the “six most informed students on campus.” Not only does this allow us to gain experience but, most importantly, bragging rights as the most knowledgeable individuals amongst our peers.

Our first few weeks here we had several meetings with administrators around campus; everyone from President Sullivan to Kathleen Buckley, University Chaplain. This has given us a behind-the-scenes glance at how SLU is run, maintained as well as a look at where the University is headed in the future. The purpose of these meetings is to prepare us for conversations with prospective students, answer the numerous questions parents often have on tour and update any informative material around Admissions. So I encourage any student interested in SLU to e-mail (bmcarb05@stlawu.edu) me with questions/comments and I’d be more than willing to respond. Hey and if you’re a current student or alum’ shoot me an e-mail as well!

I'm guessing you're probably wondering, "Who is Blake Carbone?" Well, I'll be the first to tell you...

• I'm the 6th member of my family to attend (3 brothers, 1 sister and 1 cousin). Yeah, I'm hoping for a 'Carbone Bench' to be located somewhere around campus.

• I'll be a senior in the Fall...but I try to forget that harsh reality.
• I'm an English major with a concentration in writing and I am also minoring in Communication/Performance Arts and Gender Studies.
• My first season of squash last year I was Liberty League, 'Rookie of the Year.' Check out our homepage and the completely unflattering picture of me; one that makes me look like I don't know how to swing a racket. Cool sneaks/socks right?
• I'm a student DJ/Director of Music in the electronic/indie department for KSLU Radio.
• Come Fall I'll be living in one of the 12 theme cottages on campus, The Women's Resource Center (WRC or more commonly known as The Dub).

OKay, sooooo....FIRST ONE TO POST A COMMENT WINS...Ready. Set. GO!