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The Weekend Visit Experience at St. Lawrence Seminary High School is one of the most important influencers on whether or not a student will come to St. Lawrence Seminary.

We spoke with a St. Lawrence Seminary freshman, Dominic Nguyen, and asked him about his Weekend Visit Experience.

SLS: Why did you decide to go to the Weekend Visit?

DN: I decided to go to the Weekend Visit because I heard a lot of good things about the school from current students. I heard it was great experience to get a better understanding of what life was like at St. Lawrence. My friends told me that St. Lawrence was different and to get the best sense of the school, coming on the visit was the best.

SLS: How did you feel going into the Visit? How did you feel leaving?

DN: I was nervous coming into the visit, because I wasn’t sure what to expect from the visit. But leaving, I felt more comfortable at the school. I thought I was able to really see and feel what life at St. Lawrence was like.

SLS: What surprised you the most during the Weekend Visit?

DN: I was surprised how busy the students are. The time students were spending on homework, projects, and other academic needs was impressive. Everyone was making sure they were ready for class the next day and wanted to dedicate their time to their work.  

SLS: What was your favorite part of the Weekend Visit?

DN: I liked the canteen pizza party. We were able to really get to know the other visitors on the Weekend Visit and meet more of the current students. Talking to the other visitors gave me a sense as to why they were looking at St. Lawrence Seminary for next year.

SLS: What made SLS different than other schools you visited?

DN: SLS focused more on spirituality, discipline, and community. The students were in dress code, and they seemed to conduct themselves better than I had seen some in public schools by my house. And the students weren’t just on their phones, they were talking and interacting with each other.  

SLS: How did the Weekend Visit influence your decision to attend?

DN: I really enjoyed the fact that everyone knows each other. It’s like having 50 brothers.

SLS: Anything else you’d like to say about the Weekend Visit Experience?

DN: I had a lot of fun. And it really helped me decide that St. Lawrence Seminary High School was for me. I was skeptical about how life at St. Lawrence would be but coming on the visit really helped me see how things are done. And it was a great chance for me to meet some new people.

The Weekend Visit can provide great insight to life here on the Hill to our visitors, as it did for Dominic. If you are interested in talking to an Admission Coordinator about joining us for a Weekend Visit, or if you know of someone who would be interested in a Weekend Visit, give us a call at 920-753-7570.