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.
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.
Illini success
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This summer, Rishi Chandra conducted research for the NASA Flight Center, where he analyzed photography from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.
Illini success
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This summer, Miranda Johnson worked as an intern for Seaside Sustainability, Inc., where she learned valuable skills she hopes to bring into a career to combat the global climate crisis.
Illini success
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Thanks to a Life + Career Design scholarship, Brendan McGovern has spent the summer working as an elections research intern for BallotReady, a nonpartisan political start-up in Chicago.
Campus life
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Although precautions brought about by COVID-19 will disrupt normal campus rhythms and traditions, many LAS students are looking forward to being back on campus and engaging in safe activities that comply with state and federal guidelines.
Academics
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We asked some LAS students and professors about the courses they’re excited to take and teach in Fall 2020. Here’s what they had to say.
Undergrad research
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LAS graduate Lauren Mazurkiewicz shares about her undergraduate experience in the College of LAS.
Undergrad research
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LAS graduate Peter Kolyvas shares about his undergraduate experience in the College of LAS.
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Jonathan Elugbadebo
Director of Outreach, Recruitment, and Admissions
Ekateryna Woodford
Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admissions