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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If you asked me three years ago about my college plans, I would have told you that as a pre-med student, I would be studying all day trying to get those perfect scores.
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During Spring Break, I traveled to Santa Ana, Costa Rica, where I volunteered in a medical clinic for the week.
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Finding a mentor in an academic setting can lead to a nurturing relationship. Building strong ties with a professor whose interest you share can lead to not only a more fulfilling classroom experience, but it can also lead to conversations about turning your interests to more specialized areas and becoming better versed in your field.
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When I started planning my fall semester schedule for my freshman year, I knew two things—that I wanted to graduate in three years and that I wanted to have the opportunity to take as many different classes in the LAS departments as I could.
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Visiting the campus ice arena for the first time.
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The main reason I chose Illinois was to experience living in a new place.
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During my freshman year, my advisor encouraged me to explore different careers early on. This gives you time to see what you might like before having to commit to a full-time career after graduating.
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While everyone's college experience will be different, there are a few things that every freshman has to complete during their first year of school. Here are my top 12 suggestions to make the most of freshman year:
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The purpose of the workshop is to start a conversation between the writer and the consultant.
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If I could pick out five pieces of advice to bestow on my little sister to improve her college experience, here's what I would say.
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When most students think about studying abroad, they picture themselves sightseeing famous historical landmarks and sampling foreign cuisines. For the U of I students in Global Studies 298, their study abroad was more than a vacation—it was a chance for the students to immerse themselves into the Nicaraguan lifestyle. The students spent two and a half weeks of their winter break working with the community of Sabana Grande, Nicaragua, promoting and producing renewable energy and sustainable practices.
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One of the most important lessons I have learned in the past two years is communication. Keeping in contact with your classmates, professors, and most importantly, advisers, is crucial to succeeding here on campus.
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