Sam is a Global Studies and Multi-Language double major from Burlington, Vermont. He is a member of the crew team here at St. Lawrence, and in his free time enjoys mountain biking, sailing, and Nordic skiing. He hopes to make tutoring a two-way street of learning, where he learns as much as he teaches.
Sam is studying abroad in Vietnam in Fall 2024.
Colin (he/him) is a Creative Writing and Business in the Liberal Arts double major with a minor in French. He believes in artistic expression, in which his passions include reading, writing, and singing, among others. Colin likes to travel and feels inspired by new people, places, and scenes. Along with the creative arts, Colin enjoys being outside and walking during all seasons. Most days, you can probably find him on the Saddlemire Trail. Colin looks forward to leading students toward their expression and helping them find their voice at the WORD Studio. He knows that interpersonal connection will be rewarding and hopes that students will gain confidence in their communication skills.
Nicole (she/her) is working on her major in Government and minors in Gender/Sexuality Studies and English. She is most interested in using critical theories, particularly feminist frameworks, to analyze content in these areas. Nicole loves reading and writing and looks forward to both helping her peers and to learning about a variety of subjects she wouldn't typically engage with.
Nicole is studying away in NYC in Fall 2024.
Tuana (she/her) is a Data Science and Sociology major, with a minor in Arabic Studies. She is originally from Bursa, Turkey but also studied in Tanzania for two years. She spends most of her time serving in various student organizations such as Thelmothesian Society, Common Ground Connections, and Islamic Culture Club. She enjoys learning new languages, reading, and baking with her friends. She hopes to empower students, especially non-native English speakers, to communicate confidently by becoming a tutor at WORD Studio. She is excited to work with everyone and to welcome students with her big smile!
Lexi (she/her) is a major in Biomedical Sciences with hopes of fitting in a PCA minor. She plans to join a Nursing Practitioner program after graduation. She enjoys meeting new people and animals and is interested in anything relating to the medical field. She believes balance is key and fills her life with science, friends, and theatre. She hopes her science-based writing skills will help increase the number of STEM students who visit the WORD Studio.
MinhAnh (she/her) is a double major in Finance and Computer Science from Vietnam. Having spent two years studying in eSwatini and taking a gap year traveling before starting college, she developed an interest in promoting diversity and fostering intercultural communication. MinhAnh hopes to be a companion to her peers, especially non-native English speakers, on their writing journey, encouraging them to confidently express and explore themselves. Outside of academics, she delights in traveling, uncovering new corners of cities to find the perfect cup of coffee, and listening to new acquaintances' stories.
Mel (she/her) is a double major in Art and English. She was born in Havana, Cuba, but was raised in Florida. She currently resides in the Artist Guild theme house and is a passionate creative who enjoys practicing art in many forms, be it drawing, writing, digital design, dancing, and more. In her free time, Mel can also be found with a good book in her hands, gaming, or listening to music. Through the WORD Studio, she hopes to help others take joy in writing, find their voice, and feel more confident expressing themselves. As someone who enjoys discovering new things about various topics, Mel also looks forward to learning from students as much as they do from her.
Abhainn (ah-VEEN) (she/they) is a Creative Writing major with a minor in Outdoor Studies. Beyond the WORD Studio, they teach creative writing workshops focusing on relational connections between the writer and their surrounding environment (especially nature). This relational philosophy is woven through Abhainn’s own writings and influences their tutoring style immensely. Their main focus as a tutor is to nurture in students a self-confidence in their own, unique voices and to strengthen their ability to navigate the complexities of technical and academic communication tactfully. When they are not in the Studio, Abhainn can most likely be found hugging a tree, crashing on a ski slope… or on a bike or napping.
Zach (he/him) is a Government major with minors in German Studies and Communications. Aside from tutoring, he serves as the Editor-in-Chief of The Hill News and is a Reporting Intern at North Country Public Radio, where he covers issues on democracy. He loves being around any form of writing, as he believes it's the closest thing we can do to being inside of someone else's mind, hopefully gaining understanding and perspective from it. He looks forward to helping students become more confident in their abilities, especially aspiring journalists and political science scientists.
Sunset (she/they) is a Biology and English double major. They are very excited to share in the creative process with others and hope to help her peers grow into more confident writers while at the WORD Studio. An avid writer, she hopes to share her own experiences and learn from those of others. In her free time, they enjoy reading, listening to music, going on nature walks, and playing Team Fortress 2.