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.

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AcademicsAdmissionsCampus life
LAS student poses for graduation photo on the Main Quad
Three things U of I has given me
LAS graduate Riley Masterson reflects on her time at UIUC
AcademicsAdmissionsCampus life
A student sits at a desk with a blue sweater on
Three things U of I has given me
LAS student Manuel Fernandez reflects on three things he's gained at UIUC
AcademicsAdvice
Daria Zelen
My internship experience in LAS
One of the many great things about the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at UIUC is the vast array of resources provided to students, especially regarding career guidance and resume building.
Advice
Student reading a book while drinking a cup of tea
What's on your winter break reading list?
LAS students share the books they're excited to read over winter break
AdmissionsCampus life
Daria Zelen with friends at a football game
The moment I chose UIUC
To combat my stress levels regarding choosing which university to attend, I began visiting all the schools I was accepted to. I was lucky enough to have a friend already attending UIUC, so I made plans to stay with her for a weekend to aid in my decision-making process.
AcademicsUndergrad research
Connor Barnes presents at the 2021 History Showcase.
How two history students are researching topics they're passionate about
Connor Barnes and Zackary Landers are history majors working on completing research on topics including U.S. perceptions of Latin America through film and urban space in Black Chicago. We met with them to discuss their recent participation in the first History Showcase.
Academics
Tamia Miller
How I’m pursuing my passions at U of I
UIUC has given me the resources, support, and mentors to find and cultivate my passions as a writer. With organizations like ATLAS and the Humanities Professional Resource Center, as well as amazing classes and internships, I’ve been able to try out different roles and focus on the experiences that truly fulfill me.
AdviceCampus life
Sanketh Bhaskar smiles outside Espresso Royale
My favorite place to de-stress
In observation of National Stress Awareness Day, we asked LAS students, "What is your favorite place on campus to de-stress?" Read what they had to say.
AcademicsCampus life
A student talks to a professor outside the English Building
My favorite humanities moment at UIUC
To celebrate National Arts & Humanities Month in October, we asked students studying the humanities "What is your favorite moment related to your major?" Here's what they had to say.
Campus life
Daria Zelen
3 misconceptions I had about moving to a college town
My decision to move from Chicago to a campus town like Champaign came with many worries; however, after spending time on campus I realized those worries were just misconceptions.
Campus life
A student reads new Boneyard Creek
Five under-the-radar places to visit in Champaign-Urbana
When I was picking between colleges, one factor I considered was the number of fun activities in the surrounding area. UIUC ended up being the perfect balance between the city and small-town lifestyles.
Campus life
Students walking on the Quad during LAS Liftoff
Students recap their favorite moments from the first month of the semester
Now that we’re a month into the new school year, we asked ten LAS students what the first month back on campus has been like. The return of in-person classes, fans at football games, and walks with friends on campus were among their highlights so far.

 

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