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
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Arnoldo Ayala serves as the vice president of education for the Illinois Coalition Assisting Undocumented Students' Education (I-CAUSE) and as the speaker of the senate for Illinois Student Government and former department director for Helping Others Personal Excellence (HOPE).
Campus life
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LAS student Kate Daumen shares several ways she's grown as a person at the the U of I.
Campus life
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LAS junior Sharon Abraham reflects back on her semester and highlights three reasons she's proud to be an Illini.
Campus life
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LAS sophomore Michael Kraft reflects back on this semester and shares three reasons why he's proud to be an Illini this Fall.
Illini success
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Raevianna Davis, a senior in English, recently participated in an ATLAS internship as a marketing and communications intern for the Humanities Professional Resource Center.
Campus life
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LAS senior Melissa Horton discusses her time with the Marching Illini and her upcoming performance as part of the Altgeld Chimes Centennial Concert on Oct. 30.
AdmissionsCampus life
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A junior majoring in political science and minoring in Spanish, Alexis the student body president for Illinois Student Government (ISG). She discussed her election experience, what makes ISG so important, and her journey through college as a first-generation student.
AdmissionsCampus life
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Nick Hafner recounts his experience as a psychology major and student manager on the Illini football team.
Undergrad research
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Sophie Luijten is a junior majoring in global studies and Spanish. She recently conducted research through the Humanities Research Institute (HRI). We caught up with her to learn more about her experience as an undergraduate researcher in the humanities.
Undergrad research
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Matt Fanelli is a junior in history and media and cinema. He recently conducted research through the Humanities Research Institute (HRI). We caught up with him to learn more about his experience as an undergraduate researcher in the humanities.
AdviceCampus life
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Evan Neilson is a junior studying history. As a campus COVID Wellness Ambassador, he believes in the importance of students coming together to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Illini success
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LAS student Thomas Ballard gained valuable experience and insight via a summer internship at the White House.
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