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.
AcademicsIllini success
![Marica pictured here in front of the Alma Mater statue](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2023-12/MaricaResized.jpg?itok=70C9re4P)
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Sophomore Marica Szczybura reflects on her experience as an intern at the Illinois History and Lincoln Collections.
Campus life
![Caffe Paradiso](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2023-12/Paradiso.jpg?itok=K2ujAWqZ)
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Sometimes, studying in your room can be impossible, and you need a new environment to focus. Luckily, one of the best parts about living in a college town is that there are plenty of coffee shops to study in!
AdmissionsAdvice
![Alyssa Shih with a group of friends at a University of Illinois basketball game](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2024-04/alyssa-blog3.jpg?itok=Fl2h60pf)
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I started my freshman year fully expecting to spend it taking core classes before transferring out, but students I talked to that had turned down the offer gave me the advice to still live the Illini life to the fullest. One friend told me that "you might actually have ended up where you’re supposed to be."
AcademicsUndergrad research
![Zara Lateef](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2023-10/Zara_preview.jpg?itok=Y6uwjLAW)
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In the summer of 2023, a handful of LAS students participated in the IHSI's Community-Academic Scholars Initiative, which matches undergraduates with academic mentors and community partners to address issues affecting our community. We caught up with two of them to discuss their experience.
AcademicsAdvice
![Abbey Knize](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2023-10/abbey_studying2.jpg?itok=GfwVsZYk)
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Abbey Knize, a senior majoring in intradisciplinary psychology, shares tips and tricks for keeping focus while working on coursework.
Academics
![Tallulah](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2023-10/Tallulah_feature.jpg?itok=DMmjWxGh)
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To celebrate National Arts & Humanities Month, we asked a few what they have gained as humanities students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Read what they had to say.
Illini successUndergrad research
![Isabel Wojcik](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2023-08/image_50736641.JPG.jpg?itok=6ezK_58s)
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Over the summer of 2023, Isabel Wojcik worked as a medical assistant at Christie Clinic in Champaign. She provides some thoughts on her experience.
AcademicsAdvice
![Riley Brandhorst](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2023-08/riley_preview.jpg?itok=Jzuj2Zhd)
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Riley Brandhorst, a junior studying communication, studied abroad in Rome. She reflects on her experience.
Campus life
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One of the major draws of UIUC is the vibrant social scene. But over the summer, when most students go home, campus becomes a lot quieter. The Quad is usually empty, and the study spots that are normally crowded are open.
Academics
![Zolzaya Byambasuren](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2023-07/IMG_3337.jpeg.jpg?itok=Imef15Xr)
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The LAS Honors program has supplemented my academics, but I have been even more fulfilled outside of the academic realm of the program. The James Scholar Student Advisory Board (JSSAB) has been a big part of my involvement in LAS Honors. The group of students in JSSAB work together to build community among James Scholars and encourage connections among students while exposing them to organizations, events, and opportunities available on campus.
AdviceCampus life
![A screenshot of Eman from a graduation video](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2023-06/eman.png.jpg?itok=wsKeFM-H)
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We caught up with a handful of graduating seniors to get their perspective on their time at Illinois, including advice for incoming freshmen. Check out what they had to say.
Academics
![Josie Thannert](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2023-05/Josie_preview.jpg?itok=GCWwynZD)
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The LAS Honors Program has many advantages at the U of I. Josie Thannert, a sophomore studying global studies and gender & women’s studies, shares a few.
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