LAS Insider blog for prospective students
HEAR DIRECTLY FROM CURRENT STUDENTS & RECENT GRADS ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE IN THE COLLEGE OF LAS. In the LAS Insider blog, students and alumni share their personal stories and insights throughout the academic year at the University of Illinois. Get an inside look at what it's like to be a student in the College of LAS.
Academics
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We asked current LAS students, “what do you love about being a student in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences?” From the real-world practicality of their majors to opportunities to explore outside of them, read what they had to say.
Illini success
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With graduation earlier this month, we asked LAS students from the Class of 2024 to reflect on their most worthwhile experience at LAS.
Campus life
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When I enrolled at the University of Illinois, I didn’t realize I’d have so many options for watching live music. Champaign-Urbana has everything from clubs to theaters to music halls. If you’re a fan of live music, you should check out some shows in the area!
AcademicsAdviceCampus life
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In March, an Instagram Stories series featured a competition among the most popular study spots in LAS to crown the Most Popular LAS Study Spot. Viewers of the stories were able to vote on their favorite study spots using Instagram polls.
Campus life
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As a second semester senior, I’ve spent a lot of time finding fun activities at the University of Illinois. Whether it’s a fun way to pass time with friends, an opportunity to take pictures, or just a relaxing area to unwind, I’ve got a place for it.
AcademicsAdvice
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Through the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and my majors’ departments, I have had countless life-changing experiences. How can I do all I do and still graduate in four years? I utilized the excellent resources that our college has to offer.
Campus life
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When I began my freshman year at the University of Illinois, one of the things that surprised me most was the vibrant food scene. Walking down Green St., I could get any food I wanted, from ramen, to burgers, to falafel, to poke bowls, to chicken tikka masala. The food options were just as diverse as a street in Chicago or New York City!
Undergrad research
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Before I even started college, I knew I wanted to be involved in research. To me, direct involvement in something as hands-on as research would be how I figured out if my major was the right pick while also contributing to the scientific community.
Illini success
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The Humanities Research Institute (HRI) at the University of Illinois fosters interdisciplinary study in the humanities, arts, and social sciences.
AcademicsAdmissions
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Elizabeth Scherschel (she/her) is a junior in classics, with minors in history and anthropology. She explains her process transferring into LAS from the Division of General Studies.
AcademicsIllini success
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Sophomore Lica Liu reflects on her first time attending the Global Student Leadership Summit in the Fall of 2023 as part of the LAS Global Leaders Program.
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