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.
![Advice to a freshman from a senior](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2018-11/UI-04-120512-068.jpg?itok=9VXR5kCb)
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This fall marks my last semester as a student here at the University of Illinois. The past three years here have been an amazing experience for me. I have had great professors and classes, enjoyed our beautiful campus, and made friendships that I know will last a lifetime.
![Mom's weekend fun](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2018-11/UI-04-150411-024.jpg?itok=9HUk85OC)
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While being away at school, we all get a little homesick. So what’s the perfect solution? Mom’s Weekend!
![How to find campus seminars that will help you as an undergrad](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2018-11/UI-04-130814-009.jpg?itok=IL-1skPa)
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It is easy to see that this campus has many professors and students conducting various types of research—from physics to philosophy, and everything in between. There are many opportunities to take advantage of, but there is one in particular that I have come to realize many students are unaware of.
![Hidden Gems: Exploring Champaign and Urbana](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2018-11/UI-02-171213-799.jpg?itok=nB-hhWtz)
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Earlier this semester I had the chance to visit the Urbana Free Library. I am a photographer for the Daily Illini and was covering a story about the library’s 140th anniversary. As I walked through the building and learned about the history of the library, I was amazed at how many resources were available from books, CDs, and DVDs, to just a new place to study.
![The importance of internships](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2018-11/UI-02-170907-004.jpg?itok=7U1pm-v2)
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For many students, graduation means starting the job hunt. When interviewing for jobs, companies often will ask about school and your past job experiences. The best way to gain this background and experience is through internships.
![Winter study abroad in India](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2018-11/UI-04-170309-028.jpg?itok=SNhJhEEp)
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In the challenges and obstacles, the unexpected adventures are where the magic happens.
![MACKENZIE MARTI](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2018-11/95267.jpg?itok=-irClWpd)
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An excellent advantage of attending the University of Illinois is the amount of research opportunities available to students.
![5 tips to master finals week](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2018-11/UI-02-161212-029.jpg?itok=MWkyKd9p)
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Congratulations, you’ve almost made it through the fall semester! Now, there’s one more week to complete: finals week.
![Experiences that prepare you for the future](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2018-11/UI-04-170513-260.jpg?itok=jUJcmiK3)
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Here at Illinois, our professors and other faculty do an excellent job at giving us the skills we need for our future professions. However, sometimes just taking notes from a textbook or studying flashcards isn’t enough. If you want to be prepared for your future, you need to go out and get experience in the field.
![The diversity of LAS](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2018-11/UI-02-151210-212.jpg?itok=veIiqowS)
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One of the things I, and many other students, love most about the University of Illinois is the diversity. People from all over the world attend the U of I, which creates an open and engaging environment.
![The importance of speaking up](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2018-11/UI-02-170213-117.jpg?itok=7DkypWTi)
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I spend time almost every day reflecting on my experiences at Illinois. As I'm walking back to my apartment, or after giving a tour to prospective freshmen, I remember what it was like on my first day on campus. I was so timid, as most freshmen are, and it's hard to believe how far I’ve come.
![October at Illinois](/sites/default/files/styles/news_block_mobile/public/2018-11/UI-04-161104-273.jpg?itok=dCqf8eGu)
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As the leaves change color here at Illinois, so do our schedules. October brings with it new activities, challenges, and reasons to love this school.
![Students talk during class](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_news_image/public/2022-02/apply_1.png.jpg?itok=9C2zjxbY)