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  • LAS student in cap and gown at the side of Foellinger Auditorium, holding orange balloons
    Advice for graduating seniors
    Graduation can be exciting but extremely stressful at the same time. As you step into the real world, you go through many life transitions. Graduating senior Aashna provides some advice to navigate through them:
  • a student talks to a recruiter at the LAS Career Fair
    How do I stand out in a job search?
    Whether you’re aiming for a summer internship, your first full-time role, or just want to stand out, Aashna offers some tips as you navigate a job search.
  • LAS Lisnek Hub peer mentors gathered at a table in the Hub, having a lively conversation
    My rewarding experience as an LAS Lisnek Hub Peer Mentor
    Josie Thannert is a senior majoring in global studies and gender & women's studies, with a minor in German business and commercial studies.
  • ​​LAS student Abby Estrada-Hernandez standing on the lawn with the White House in the background
    The transfer experience: a home within a home
    Abby Estrada-Hernandez is a senior majoring in gender & women's studies.
  • GGIS alum Jason Segal in his blue cap and gown for graduation
    My experience as an undergraduate GGIS scholar
    At the University of Illinois, undergraduate students have numerous opportunities to participate in research related to their majors and areas of study.
  • The Main Quad covered in snow
    Tips for what to do over winter break
    Winter break is a time for relaxation and recharging from a busy fall semester, but you should also use it to plan your upcoming semester. Here are some tips for making the most of your winter break.
  • Students participate in a career fair workshop
    Prepping for the first steps of your career
    Maggie Knutte is a newswriter for the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. She recently attended a "Career Fair Jumpstart" event through LAS Career Services—she shares her experience.
  • Student with laptop and iPad open, sitting in front of the Quad-facing side of the Union
    How to Avoid Ruling Yourself Out for Internships/Jobs
    You qualify for more internships and jobs than you probably realize. Here are some ways to make sure that you’re not ruling yourself out for roles that might suit you: 
  • Three girls sitting on the grass on the Quad in front of Lincoln Hall
    Tips for managing time between classes and social life
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    My experience on an archaeological dig
    An archaeological field school is a unique educational opportunity where students can learn how to participate in an archaeological excavation on-site. In the summers of 2022 and 2023, I traveled to Redondo, Portugal to take part in the Santa Susana Archaeological Project Field School.

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