

Elena Santini
Admission Counselor
FL (Northern), NY (NYC), VA (Shenandoah, Southside, Southwest)
Hometown: Williamsburg, Virginia
Education: M.A. in Humanities, University of Chicago; B.A. in French & Francophone Studies, The College of William & Mary
What’s your favorite location campus that’s not on our tour? The Eco-Corridor and Community Garden
As a Richmonder, what’s your favorite restaurant in the city? Chewy's Bagels for breakfast, Coppola's Deli for lunch, Alewife for dinner
Where on campus do you feel most energized? Taking a walk around Westhampton Lake
Favorite music genre: It depends on the day and the mood!
If you could go back to college and major in a different subject, what would you pick?Biochemistry
What advice would you give to students going through the college search process? As you navigate what can be a stressful process, try to remember to remain open to the myriad options before you; there can be several schools that are right for you and can help you thrive! With so much information and so many opinions coming at you from so many different sources, don't lose sight of what is important to you and what you would like to get out of your higher education. And don't worry: you will find your people wherever you end up.
Hometown: Williamsburg, Virginia
Education: M.A. in Humanities, University of Chicago; B.A. in French & Francophone Studies, The College of William & Mary
What’s your favorite location campus that’s not on our tour? The Eco-Corridor and Community Garden
As a Richmonder, what’s your favorite restaurant in the city? Chewy's Bagels for breakfast, Coppola's Deli for lunch, Alewife for dinner
Where on campus do you feel most energized? Taking a walk around Westhampton Lake
Favorite music genre: It depends on the day and the mood!
If you could go back to college and major in a different subject, what would you pick?Biochemistry
What advice would you give to students going through the college search process? As you navigate what can be a stressful process, try to remember to remain open to the myriad options before you; there can be several schools that are right for you and can help you thrive! With so much information and so many opinions coming at you from so many different sources, don't lose sight of what is important to you and what you would like to get out of your higher education. And don't worry: you will find your people wherever you end up.