Maggie Knutte is a newswriter for the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. She shares her experience of studying abroad in Sierra Leone below.
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Ella Dame is a recent graduate who majored in communication. Ella is a news intern with the College of LAS and enjoys fashion as one of her hobbies.
You might think that staying in Champaign-Urbana over the summer is boring and lonely, but it doesn’t have to be that way! There are many fun activities and events you can be a part of.
Hear from LAS students who are charting their own paths through rigorous academics, meaningful experiences, and vibrant campus life.
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:
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.
Josie Thannert is a senior majoring in global studies and gender & women's studies, with a minor in German business and commercial studies.
Abby Estrada-Hernandez is a senior majoring in gender & women's studies.
At the University of Illinois, undergraduate students have numerous opportunities to participate in research related to their majors and areas of study.