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  1. A group of Saint Lawrence students, wearing pink t-shirts, perform a musical number with instruments and a microphone, at the First-Year Cup Alma Mater Remix Competition.

    First Person: Hana's Declassified SLU Survival Guide

    HANA BUSHARA '21

    If you are anything like me and love this place (or want to love this place), I have a few things that you might find useful. Here, are some of my insights into how to maximize your time at this...

  2. Kaelyn Kohlasch and two fellow members of the Saints women's basketball team, wearing red jerseys on the basketball court.

    First Person: The Benefits of Becoming a Student-Athlete

    KAELYN KOHLASCH '18

    Endless hours spent getting up shots in the gym, running to class from a group lift with a granola bar and wet hair (that freezes in the St. Lawrence tundra), and missing a late afternoon Friday class...

  3. A Saint Lawrence football player, wearing a red jersey and helmet, prepares for the play on the football field.

    First Person: A Day in the Life of a Student-Athlete

    SAM OKPAN '20

    Being a student-athlete at St. Lawrence is a difficult and rewarding experience. Student-athletes put copious hours into fine-tuning their skills and preparing their minds and bodies in order to beat...

  4. Two cups of ice cream, on a table, with a napkin that reads, "Stewart's Shops."

    First Person: What to Do With 24 Hours in Canton, New York

    Remember the saying, "Don’t judge a book by its cover"? This is exactly what I ask of people when they come to visit me in Canton, New York. With a population of just over 6,000 people, and a...

  5. A group of Saint Lawrence students in the 2017 first-year program.

    First Person: Seven Keys to Your First Year at St. Lawrence

    JOSHUA ELMER '20 AND THE CLASS OF 2020 COUNCIL

    Toothbrush? Check. Laptop? Check. Linens? Check. Your car is packed, you’ve reviewed the packing list countless times, and you’ve said final goodbyes to hometown friends. Each Laurentian has been...

  6. Student working with local youth

    Students Intern Through SLU PIC, Intern Fellows Programs

    Even as a teenager growing up in New York City, Oscar Castillo ’19 would often wander into one of the city’s many notable museums, such as the Museum of Natural History and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Eventually, he would go on to intern at both while he was still attending high school.

  7. Alex Andrews, wearing a tie dye ski uniform, launches into the air off of a ski jump. A crowd of skiers and snowboarders stand on the jump behind Alex.

    First Person: It's The Most Wonderful Titus of the Year

    PARKER DENSMORE '19

    St. Lawrence, like any university, has several massive defining days throughout the year. There is the anxious excitement of Matriculation, the camaraderie of the hockey game against Clarkson, the joy...

  8. Saint Lawrence student shows off light blue and grey socks with white polar bears on them.

    First Person: Why Does Everyone Walk Around in Socks?

    JACQUI EBELING '17

    I storm into the Student Center out of breath on a particularly crisp December morning. The cold rushes in behind me as I stomp my feet down to try and shed the inch of snow stuck to my boots. At...

  9. Seven Saint Lawrence students, wearing rain jackets and hats, stand on the summit of a mountain, in the rain, holding a Saint Lawrence University flag.

    First Person: 19 Facts That Make Us Fall in Love With SLU All Over Again

    LEXI BULLEN '16

    From the moment I arrived on campus, I knew St. Lawrence was the school for me. From its stunning buildings to the friendly people, SLU had taken my breath away. Now a junior, I’m a chemistry major...

  10. Saint Lawrence students, wearing Saint Lawrence t-shirts and hats, attend a football game.

    First Person: Why St. Lawrence Wasn't My First Choice (But It Should Have Been)

    MAYA BRYANT '19

    While I was in the process of applying for college, I had a few concerns about St. Lawrence University. Since my parents both attended SLU, I grew up in a house where St. Lawrence was mentioned...