Mi Pueblo elevated my mood so much to be able to be with people who also enjoyed speaking Spanish, and to do it in a less formal setting that wasn’t so high-stakes and that wasn’t really a classroom setting.
Advice
As a student with a disability, entering college is both difficult and intimidating; between struggling to find a new support system, figuring out a new routine, and navigating the various accommodations one might need, balancing a challenging academic avenue on top of it all seems impossible. However, the University of Illinois makes it so no one has to face things alone.
As a senior in high school, choosing which university you are going to can be a very difficult decision. There are many factors to consider before making the decision that’s right for you, whether it be about campus culture, location, or opportunities offered.
One of the many great things about the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at UIUC is the vast array of resources provided to students, especially regarding career guidance and resume building.
LAS students share the books they're excited to read over winter break
In observation of National Stress Awareness Day, we asked LAS students, "What is your favorite place on campus to de-stress?" Read what they had to say.
We discussed Amanda Gorman's poem "The Hill We Climb" with Quintionna Parks, a creative writing student studying poetry.
LAS students share the things that helped them get through a difficult semester
LAS students share the books they're excited to read over winter break
LAS student Jose Munoz shares three ways he's grown as a person and student at U of I.