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A Day in the Life: University Guide
Happy Friday everyone! We thought a fun, “day in the life” post would be a nice touch for this beautiful fall morning. Vaughn Vreeland is one of our university guides and he wanted to write a quick post on his favorite part of Elon – being a tour guide! Our university guides have one of the most important roles on … Continue Reading
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Tagged bELONg, community, tour guides
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College Coffee, One of Elon’s Beloved Traditions
I didn’t become a coffee drinker until I came to Elon, but I’ve certainly been making up for lost time ever since. Now, as a senior, coffee makes multiple appearances during my daily routine: I average about 3 cups per day, which happens to segue wonderfully into my favorite Elon tradition… College Coffee happens every Tuesday morning, rain or shine, … Continue Reading
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Tagged bELONg, community, tour guides, traditions
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So Long Ohio, Hello Pennsylvania.
We are now half-way through travel season, which means I have worked my way through some of the many great schools in Kentucky and Ohio. I was able to meet with some wonderful students and share with them the value of an Elon education. The part I enjoy most about the idea of travel season is being able to meet … Continue Reading
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Welcome to our Fall Admissions Intern!
Greetings! I am happy to be writing to you as this semester’s Admissions Intern. My name is Powell Mansfield and I am a current senior here at Elon. I began working as a University Guide in June after I finished my first year and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed representing this University in my maroon polo since. As I complete my final … Continue Reading
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Tagged Internships, tour guides
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Turning 21 Dinner: Another Elon Tradition
Elon University is known for its traditions. The first-year class gets an acorn at Convocation, held the Saturday following move-in day. The graduating class receives baby oak saplings at commencement. President Leo Lambert invites the entire student body to his home for a holiday party every December. And every Tuesday morning faculty, staff and students get together for a free … Continue Reading
Carrying My Passion for Soccer into College: How I did it with Club Sports
As is the “Elon way,” I have been involved in quite a few clubs and organizations since my freshman year- some of them volunteer, some academic, and some purely for fun (my intramural laser tag team is headed to the playoffs next week- undefeated). There were times when this was overwhelming and other times when I was looking for more. … Continue Reading
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Elon is Coming to You!
Over the next month, Elon will be hosting 15 admitted student events across the country! We know that we are so excited about our incoming class, but we also understand that many students have to make some tough decisions over the coming weeks. Let us help you! We look forward to seeing you in your neck of the woods. For … Continue Reading
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Tagged class of 2018, community, events
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Welcome to our Spring Interns!
We have 2 lovely spring interns who have joined our office this semester and are helping with many areas: events, applications, information sessions just to name a few. We love them and couldn’t think of 2 better students to be a part of our professional staff for the spring. Please say hi to them if you’re on campus – they … Continue Reading
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Tagged class of 2014, community, interns, Internships, intramural sports, research, Study Abroad
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Regular Deadline Release Date Has Changed
Attention Applicants: Due to recent inclement weather in North Carolina resulting in significant and extended loss of electricity in and around Elon University, Regular Deadline admissions decisions will be released on Tuesday, March 18 at midnight EDT. We are unable to offer any admissions decisions until that time. Students will be notified via On Track on the 18th with formal … Continue Reading
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How I Became a Global Citizen
When I was in high school I remember making list after list of what my dream college would be like. I wanted a pretty campus in the southeast with friendly students, lots of organizations to get involved in and a strong communications program. The thing I don’t remember ever putting on that list was “Become a Global Citizen,” but at … Continue Reading
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Tagged communications, spanish, Study Abroad
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