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Who is St. Lawrence University? We are a group of people with countless adventures and even more stories. The St. Lawrence Blog gives our students, faculty and staff the chance to tell their tales, in their own words and in their own way. Sharing these anecdotes in one place gives our community the chance to show how creative, daring and passionate we are about what we do. Alone, these stories are powerful; together they define St. Lawrence.

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Two Saint Lawrence students holding a Saint Lawrence University pennant in the middle of a science lab classroom

The Value of a Smile

by Kate Songer, Class of 2019

I get asked all the time: “Why SLU?” “What made you decide to come here?” Quite frankly, I knew absolutely nothing about SLU when I decided that I wanted to come here. I didn’t know anything about academics, social life, athletics, or residential life.

A group of Saint Lawrence University geology students are in the distance enjoying an outdoor geology lab in the fall.

Surviving an Outdoor Major as an Indoor Kid

by Madeleine Frank, Class of 2019

A ladybug scared me on the van ride back to St. Lawrence. To give myself some credit, there were multiple ladybugs and they were all very active. Every time I flinched, I apologized profusely to the rest of the geology lab students in the van.

The Zen Garden: The Fruit of a Class Vision

by Brendan Reilly, Class of 2020

It’s not hard to find a peaceful spot on the St. Lawrence campus. I’ve spent countless afternoons beneath autumn-tinged trees, or reclined in an Adirondack chair on the quad, spending quiet moments to let the North County beauty sink in.

A snowy view of the Saint Lawrence University sign.

Getting into the Holiday Spirit on Campus

by Allison Karmis , Class of 2020

The holidays are here & St. Lawrence knows how to get into the spirit! From the Brewer Bookstore to campus concerts- everyone is spreading holiday cheer. Although finals are also around the corner, here are some ways to enjoy the season in the North Country.

A group of Saint Lawrence University students dressed in formal gowns

Learning Dub Love: Theme Houses and Self Development

by Quinn Dibble Audsley , Class of 2020

When giving tours to prospective students, there is one tour spot that always makes me smile more than the others.

A group of Saint Lawrence University students posing for the photo in the middle of a busy Times Square

A Quick 'Note' on Being the Director of The Singing Saints

by Christian Eveleigh, Class of 2020

When I came to SLU, I knew I wanted to be a Singing Saint -and the experience has given me more than I could have ever imagined.

Student organizes her work on her laptop.

A Day in the Life: How Two Laurentians Manage Time

by Laura Guiral Cuervo, Class of 2020

Being a student at SLU is a 24-hour job. You have to keep track of work for four (or sometimes more) classes, find time for three meals a day, manage a social life, and find your career track. These are just some of the responsibilities students have.

A Saint Lawrence students sits down and enjoys a conversation with a community member

We Had Beef: The Story of Personal Growth Through the Community-Based Learning Program

by Svetlana N. Kononenko, Class of 2021

One of the most treasured St. Lawrence University features is an infinite appreciation and use of acronyms for activities, offices, and destinations. The second distinctive characteristic of SLU would be its genuine interest in serving the local community.

The front of Kappa Kappa Gamma House on East Main Street

Commons to Kappa: Different Place, Same Me

by Eavan O'Neill, Class of 2020

At the end of my sophomore year, I was at a crossroads. I was living in Commons College, one of the many theme houses here at St. Lawrence. Commons is centered on the concept of a community; living, learning and serving together around a specific theme.

Dr. Wong teaching a global studies course outside.

Global Studies at St. Lawrence

by Danielle Anjeh, Class of 2021

The first day of the second semester of my first year, I sat in Richardson Hall awaiting my professor to teach Global Studies 101: Global Political Economy. Little did I know this class would change my academic path for the better at SLU.

A female student and male alumnus pose for a photo

LINC: Rick Beyer's Laws to Live By

by Ella Charlesworth, Class of 2021

As a participant in the Laurentians Investing in Networking and Careers (LINC) sophomore mentoring program at St. Lawrence University, I recently had the opportunity to meet my mentor in person during the LINC Kick-Off Weekend!

iSPY SLU - How You'll Find SLU Wherever You Go

by Eliza Maher , Class of 2020

When I was a little kid, I used to love to play the game iSpy on long car rides. My older brothers would take turns giving me “iSpys,” to guess. Usually they were all very simple: “iSpy something blue.” “The sky.” Bingo. “iSpy something green.” “The trees.” Yup.

Learning to Like Red Beans

by Elizabeth Palmer, Class of 2019

Six months in China presented a series of small challenges. I won’t lie. I was incredibly nervous before my departure. I grew up in a small town and had never traveled anywhere by myself, especially not outside of the country.

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