Name: Erin L.Cianchette '03
Hometown: Falmouth, ME
Major: Philosophy, Religious Studies/Asian Studies
Activities: founder and vice president of South Asia Club; coordinator of Environmental Action Organization; SAGE (Student Action for Global Equality); teaching assistant and tutor in Philosophy; crew team; accomplished pianist
Post-graduation: Will enter St. Lawrence’s education graduate program

St. Lawrence’s beautiful campus inspires me to learn and to be actively involved in student life. There are so many interesting and different kinds of activities and clubs for St. Lawrence’s students to participate in, it can be hard to choose!

To be the vice president of the South Asia Club is a good creative outlet for me. It gives me the change to inject my own ideas into the club and improve my organizational skills. Being part of the group exposes me to the culture of South Asia through interacting with students from India, Nepal and Pakistan. We organize activities on campus to spread awareness of the South Asian culture.

At St. Lawrence, I have met people from all over the world. I love to hang out in the International House, where people from different cultural backgrounds live together. I also appreciate St. Lawrence’s study aboard programs.

One of my favorite professors is Laura Rediehs from philosophy, because in her classes she gives us a chance to speak up and explore our minds. St. Lawrence’s faculty and staff throughout campus are always very helpful. The staff in the library are particularly helpful, which enhances my enjoyment in learning new things.