At the University of Illinois, undergraduate students have numerous opportunities to participate in research related to their majors and areas of study.
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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.
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.
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:
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.
LAS First-Year Experience (FYE) equips first-year and transfer students with the knowledge and resources for academic success and personal well-being, building community through LAS Liftoff, first-year courses, and opportunities to connect with peers.
In March, an Instagram Stories series featured a competition among the most popular study spots in LAS to crown the Most Popular LAS Study Spot. Viewers of the stories were able to vote on their favorite study spots using Instagram polls.
Through the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and my majors’ departments, I have had countless life-changing experiences. How can I do all I do and still graduate in four years? I utilized the excellent resources that our college has to offer.