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:
1. Take a deep breath and reflect
You’re about to go into...
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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. In addition to being an LAS Lisnek Hub Peer...
Abby Estrada-Hernandez is a senior majoring in gender & women's studies. During the Spring of 2024, Abby participated in the Illinois in Washington program, where she had the opportunity to intern under the Digital Strategy Office....
At the University of Illinois, undergraduate students have numerous opportunities to participate in research related to their majors and areas of study. Tiffany Chen, BS, ’24 and Jason Segal, BS, ’23, are recent alumni who majored in geography & geographic information science, or...
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:
Don’t be scared off by a job title. Job titles are short, and they are often shaped by factors that have...
As a first semester senior, I know how hard it is to balance classes and school work with social life and making memories with your friends and peers. So, here are some tips to manage them both:
1. Make a calendar with your academic deadlines and social events
Have all your due...
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.