| Counselor for South Dakota | |
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Colin Harris
Phone: (314) 977-2423
Saint Louis University |
| What advice would you offer to students during their college search and application processes? | |
| Visit every college you apply to. If you can't visit the school, ask the admission counselor to connect you with a student on campus to get their opinions about the campus/university. | |
| How long have you worked as an admissions counselor at Saint Louis University? | |
| 3+ years | |
| What do you enjoy most about your work as an admissions counselor at Saint Louis University? | |
| Hearing the excitement in a student's voice when he/she is just as excited about SLU as I am. | |
| Where is your favorite spot on SLU's campus? | |
| As a student, it was SLUruba. As an employee, Chaifetz Arena. | |
| What is your favorite restaurant (or entertainment venue) near SLU's campus that you recommend to students and their families? | |
| Pappy's, Vito's, Best Steakhouse and Nadoz (for brunch). | |
| What did you study as an undergraduate? | |
| I studied communication and marketing here at SLU and I just finished my MBA with my concentration in Finance. | |
| Other than those regarding financial aid, what are the most common questions you receive from prospective students and their families, and how do you respond? | |
| Q: Why did you choose SLU? A: I was looking for a Jesuit university (I went to a Jesuit high school) because I was a strong believer in the principles of strong academics and a willingness to serve others. After visiting many of the Jesuit colleges and universities in the Midwest, I felt that the Jesuit mission was strongest at SLU. Another reason: When I visited SLU, I felt a strong sense of community, much like I felt at my high school. The open and welcoming feeling that I received from students and staff when I visited was very appealing to me. Even though I had not yet made my decision about where to go to college, I felt like I was already a part of the SLU community. I knew then that I wanted to be a Billiken. |
