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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. Jake Saint Pierre, sitting in a dining hall, looks at a glass of chocolate milk.

    First Person: How Chocolate Milk Changed My Life

    JAKE ST. PIERRE

    When people ask me why I picked St. Lawrence University, I look them dead in the eye, smile, and don’t miss a beat. “I came for the chocolate milk and stayed for the people.” This usually elicits some...

  8. Scarlet, grey, and brown Saint Lawrence sweatshirts and jackets on a table.

    First Person: There's Something About This Place

    KARA MCDUFFEE '14

    Whenever someone asks me about my time at St. Lawrence, I say without hesitation that I absolutely love it. More than just love, I’m obsessed with it. And it is an obsession – how else would I come to...

  9. Madeline Wetterhahn.

    First Person: Body Beautiful Week - A Personal Story

    MADELINE WETTERHAHN '15

    “Body Beautiful Week: Love Your Body!”—which corresponds to National Eating Disorder Awareness Week—encourages dialogue on campus about body image, healthy eating, and eating disorders. I believe...