Elena Santini

    Admission Counselor

    FL (Northern), NY (NYC), VA (Shenandoah, Southside, Southwest)

    maria.santini@richmond.edu

    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.