LAS Insider blog for prospective students

Thanks to a very welcoming student body, as well as an awesome academic advisor, finding my place on campus was nowhere near as stressful or overwhelming as I thought it was going to be.

Research knows no bounds at the University of Illinois. It gives all students an equal opportunity to pursue subjects of interest while also learning how to conduct studies, labs, and research proposals that could one day help demystify a certain aspect of the world we live in.

Without the support of the AAP and my own drive, I would not be where I am today.

Here in LAS, we believe in powerful, transformative experiences to help you navigate the many opportunities that life in college offers you, even if that experience is a one-day campus visit.

LAS Honors gave me a push to do better in academics and get more involved on campus.

This journey and meeting these people allowed me to glimpse just how large our world is

My double major opens door to varying career prospects and opportunities, broadening my options for the future.

With LAS, you are prepared to be whoever you want. The choice is truly yours!

My advice for you: Be fearless and give everything a chance. You may never know what the designated path for you is until you leave your comfort zone.

As a junior in the College of LAS, I’ve had the opportunity to take a variety of courses that has shaped my outlook on my college experience, and my life.