My favorite Elon Tradition is .... Because...

Lights & Luminaries! Winter at Elon is my favorite time of year, and the Lights & Luminaries Festival is a wonderful time to get together with friends and enjoy the Christmas lights and lanterns around campus. There's always hot chocolate to keep people warm, and there are a few student groups that sing carols in the Academic Pavilion. The festival is just a cheery, bright ending to the year before we all head off for Winter Break.

I chose Elon because...

I chose Elon because the students seemed genuinely happy here. I wanted somewhere that would push me academically and intellectually, provide resources for my future and professional development, and also a place where I would be happy and valued. When I toured, the students around me seemed happy, and they all made eye contact and smiled when I interacted with them. That made a lasting impression, and ultimately became the reason I chose Elon at the end of my college admissions journey.

My most memorable Elon experience?

My most memorable Elon experience is probably my first rugby game with the Women's Club Rugby team. I was super nervous and excited, but the team really encouraged and believed in me, and I had a great time. We even ended up winning!

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