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Seven Ways for College Students to Connect to New People

Posted by Ashley Krause on Mon, Nov 19, 2018 @ 13:11 PM

Freshman year of college. We met A LOT of people at once. It was honestly overwhelming! Trying to find your place and establish new friends at a new school. Some people came to college with their friends or at least knew some names on campus, while others were completely lost and had to seek out friends on their own. No matter which of those categories you fall under, everyone seeks new friendships and wants to connect with others outside their circle.

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Topics: college life, friends, friendships, blog, Student Blog, Ashley Krause, clubs, freshman

Thai food and fun with the Honors Program

Posted by Gina Valotta on Fri, Oct 14, 2016 @ 11:10 AM

Friday night, students in Dr. McMahon’s Honors Systematic Theology I and Dr. Sharbaugh’s Honors First Theology classes gathered for a night of food, fellowship and culture. 

We traveled to Squirrel Hill to eat dinner at Curry on Murray, a Thai restaurant on Murray Avenue.  For some, it was a first-time experience trying Thai cuisine.  We tried dumplings and crab rangoon, and most ordered the classic Pad Thai dish for dinner. We enjoyed an evening getting to know our fellow classmates and professors outside of the classroom while eating delicious food.

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Topics: Student Life, Saint Vincent College, honors program, SVC, Waffalonia, Thai food, friends

A Transfer’s Guide to SVC: Part 2

Posted by Amanda MacMurtrie on Mon, Sep 26, 2016 @ 16:09 PM

If you made it through freshman year and you’re gearing up for Round 2, welcome back!
If you’re setting foot on campus this fall as a seasoned veteran, I salute you.
And if you’re a senior, I’ve got nothing but love and respect for you.

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Topics: Campus Life, Campus Ministry, Saint Vincent College, Transfer, Amanda MacMurtrie, SVC, friends

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On this blog, current students write about everyday life on the campus of Saint Vincent College, a private, liberal arts college located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

 

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Michael Brinker

Michael Brinker, junior communication major, currently in Orlando, working with the Disney College Program.

Amanda MacMurtrie

Amanda MacMurtrie transferred to Saint Vincent as a sophomore studying English with a minor in Theology. Transferring to a new school is not the easiest thing in the world, but she is steadily finding a home on this beautiful Benedictine campus. Between enjoying life in community, balancing books for fun and books for class, and finding little corners of beauty, Amanda is discovering a few joys of life at Saint Vincent College.

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