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.
![SARA WEGNER](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2018-11/101095.jpg?itok=INLuzs4R)
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Applying to various universities can be an overwhelming process. Here are tips to decide if a university is really the best fit for you.
![EMMA SCHUSTER](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2018-11/100391.jpg?itok=kMnbkW3K)
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When I graduate in May, my LAS degree will specify a bachelor of science in biochemistry, but I am walking away with an invaluable, diverse education.
![ALLIE TEAGARDEN](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2018-11/100452.jpg?itok=EyEYo_PZ)
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Choosing a college is a huge decision, and we know students admitted to the University of Illinois have lots of questions. We're happy to share some answers.
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Given the nature of our vessel, many routines that require no thought or preparation in our everyday lives become chores on the boat.
![University of Illinois bucket list: The best of all seasons](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2018-11/UI-03-171103-189..jpg?itok=ysgkTLxy)
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As a high school student deciding where to attend college, evaluating what each school has to offer outside of the classroom is quite important. The University of Illinois and the Champaign-Urbana community have ample activities, events, and exciting opportunities year-round.
![MARISA LEVITT](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2018-11/99170.jpeg.jpg?itok=XvCqs6bY)
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Interning at The White House gave me the chance to go outside my comfort zone. This experience has been the epitome of taking advantage of your undergraduate experience – make sure to take advantage of yours, too!
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We’re conducting research in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon to conduct research on the river. We’re going as part of an international project to study the form of the modern-day Amazon River and to learn how it can help us interpret the deposits of such huge rivers within the ancient geological record.
![Home is where the Fighting Illini are](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2018-11/UI-03-181013-551..jpg?itok=j9kF7dlT)
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Whether you spend a semester or several years on this campus, Illinois will undoubt
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Internships are a wonderful way to explore the world.
![Finding your place in a large lecture hall](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2018-11/UI-02-170123-077.jpg?itok=nSD0BzaE)
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Setting yourself apart from your more than 100 classmates can be a challenge. But, if you make sure you are engaged, you shouldn’t have a problem.
![Navigating your new home: transportation methods on campus](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2018-11/UI-02-161213-335..jpg?itok=JpGs4IQJ)
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As a high-school student deciding where to attend college, wondering how you’re going to travel and navigate a large campus is likely a concern. The University of Illinois has various ways students get around on campus.
![Tips for time management in college](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2018-11/UI-02-180117-070.jpg?itok=jzl8P3Ei)
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College can be an adjustment for many new students. For the first time, you’re on your own, not necessarily spending your whole day in class, and have to manage your own schedule with little outside help.
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