The St. Lawrence Blog

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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A group of Saint Lawrence University students huddled together outside in the summer posing for a photo.

Seize the Tight-Knit Community that Defines SLU

by Ian Clough, Class of 2021

A community is a place where we feel comfortable being ourselves; a place where we are encouraged and supported by our peers. When I was looking at colleges, I knew the type of community that I wanted, but how was I supposed to find it?

Two Saint Lawrence University students hugging near a river wearing Saint Lawrence hats.

Finding Home

by Emma Stechschulte , Class of 2019

For the past four years, when asked where I go to college, the responses are the same. “Woah,” they’ll say getting wide-eyed, “You weren’t kidding when you said Upstate New York.” Nope, I wasn’t, but that’s what I love about St. Lawrence.

A Saint Lawrence University student sits with her professor as they work together on research.

Combining My Academic Passions into an SYE

by Sarah Campbell, Class of 2019

“Hi, my name is Sarah and I’m a senior with a double major in English and Math.” This is usually my opening line as a tour guide in the Admissions Office as I begin a one-on-one tour with a prospective student and their family around campus.

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.

A wooden dock on a lake leading to an old ship

Is Graduation Scary? Navigating Post-Grad Decisions

by Sydney Mitchell, Class of 2019

“So what are your plans after graduation?” “History? What are you going to do with that degree?” “I bet you are so ready to graduate and get out there into the ‘real world’, right?”

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