LAS Insider blog for prospective students

Students and alumni in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences write about their personal experiences and insights throughout the academic year at the University of Illinois. They offer an inside look at the College of LAS and University of Illinois.

LAS student poses for photo on the Quad in an Illinois sweatshirt

How I've grown as a person at U of I

LAS student Kate Daumen shares several ways she's grown as a person at the the U of I.
LAS student Sharon Abraham poses for photo in a blue dress against a wood background.

3 reasons I'm proud to be an Illini this semester

LAS junior Sharon Abraham reflects back on her semester and highlights three reasons she's proud to be an Illini.
Raevianna Davis

My ATLAS internship experience taught me valuable skills and knowledge

Raevianna Davis, a senior in English, recently participated in an ATLAS internship as a marketing and communications intern for the Humanities Professional Resource Center.
Student poses for photo in Marching Illini uniform on the field at Memorial Stadium

Horton and Marching Illini making the best of a difficult year

LAS senior Melissa Horton discusses her time with the Marching Illini and her upcoming performance as part of the Altgeld Chimes Centennial Concert on Oct. 30.
Alexis Perezchica

A campaign for change

A junior majoring in political science and minoring in Spanish, Alexis the student body president for Illinois Student Government (ISG). She discussed her election experience, what makes ISG so important, and her journey through college as a first-generation student.
LAS senior stands on the 50 yard line at Memorial Stadium

LAS senior finds a home at Illinois

Nick Hafner recounts his experience as a psychology major and student manager on the Illini football team.
Sophie Luijten

My undergrad humanities research led me to examine climate change and women’s security

Sophie Luijten is a junior majoring in global studies and Spanish. She recently conducted research through the Humanities Research Institute (HRI). We caught up with her to learn more about her experience as an undergraduate researcher in the humanities.
Matthew Fanelli

My undergrad humanities research enabled me to examine environmental consciousness

Matt Fanelli is a junior in history and media and cinema. He recently conducted research through the Humanities Research Institute (HRI). We caught up with him to learn more about his experience as an undergraduate researcher in the humanities.
Evan Neilson

#IveGotYouCovered

Evan Neilson is a junior studying history. As a campus COVID Wellness Ambassador, he believes in the importance of students coming together to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
LAS student poses for a photo in Washington D.C.

A summer at the White House

LAS student Thomas Ballard gained valuable experience and insight via a summer internship at the White House.

 

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