Student Conversations: On Her Way to St. Lawrence

Nora is attending St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York in fall. The College Solutions team recently caught up with her to find out what attracted her to St. Lawrence and what she’s most looking forward to when she attends later this year.

What did you do to celebrate when you found out you got in?

When I found out I got into St. Lawrence, my parents and I had sushi which is how we celebrate pretty much every special occasion and accomplishment.

What is it about St. Lawrence that first attracted you?

I was first attracted to SLU when I came across photos of the beautiful campus and surrounding area.

What are you most looking forward to at St. Lawrence?

I’m really excited to be living in the north country and to explore the beautiful space that surrounds the school. And maybe enjoy some skiing too.

You are a rider - does St. Lawrence have an equestrian team and will you join the team?

Although it wasn’t my top priority when choosing a school, SLU does have an equestrian team that I hope to get involved with.

What are most looking forward to about going to college in general?

I’m super excited to meet new people, get involved on campus, and to live in a new place.

What are you planning to major in?

Currently, I plan on majoring in biology as I’m interested in pursuing a science-based career.

How did the quarantine affect your college search? Were you able to visit St. Lawrence? If so, what did you think when you visited?

I was very fortunate to get the opportunity to visit St. Lawrence pre-COVID during my junior year where I immediately felt at home. With schoolwork being light at the beginning of quarantine, I found it easy to focus on researching schools and began the process of writing my personal essay.

If you weren’t able to visit – how did you get to know the colleges on your list?

Other than getting to visit St. Lawrence before everything shut down, my main way to get to know it and all the others on my list was to attend online info sessions and by taking virtual tours.

What did you find most helpful in researching and applying to colleges?

I found the master list of schools [provided by College Solutions] to be very useful in starting to narrow down my options as well as to start my research. I also really liked having my applications looked over before submitting them. It helped me feel so much more confident.

Now that the pressure is off, are you doing anything fun to relax?

Now that the pressure is off, I have been spending time with friends as well as hanging out at the barn.

How will you stay in touch with your family when you go off to college?

To keep in touch, I plan on texting and facetiming often.

What are you planning to do this summer?

I’m planning on working and riding as well as spending time with my friends and family before I leave.