In the James Scholar Program, enrichment points have rewarded me with some of my favorite memories during my undergraduate career.
Advice
Connecting with people on a campus of 30,000 students can be hard. Connecting with yourself and the person you’re becoming is even harder. The LAS Honors program helped me with both over my past two years on campus.
Muskaan Siddique explains how working with LAS advisors led her to find a unique path that fulfills her interests.
Brian D'Souza, a senior studying geophysics and English, recalls how he transferred into UIUC’s Division of General Studies and eventually found his path to LAS.
Zoe Caryl is currently a sophomore majoring in atmospheric science and minoring in political science. She is a catcher on the varsity softball team. She provides tricks for navigating a heavy schedule.
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.
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