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.
When I first made the big move to Champaign, I felt certain that it would be completely unfamiliar and unlike anywhere I had lived...
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. All you have to do is push yourself and keep an open mind—even if that means venturing outside of Campustown...
Hear from LAS students who are charting their own paths through rigorous academics, meaningful experiences, and vibrant campus life.
Janel Dawson is a rising senior double majoring in English and creative writing with a minor in informatics. Outside of class, Janel loves to listen to music.
W.O.R.D., which stands for Writers Organizing Realistic Dialect, is an organization...
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...
Agnes Keren-Happouk Akenou is an Ivorian student from Canada, currently studying political science and finance at the University of Illinois. Passionate about politics, she aspires to attend law school and, one day, serve in the Canadian Parliament. As president of...
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....
I first joined Students for Environmental Concerns (SECS) in the first semester of my freshman year, simply because the members seemed nice when I encountered their clothing swap by chance. I was hesitant in my involvement, however; I wanted to find a place where I belonged, but as a sociology and...
The start of the semester is a good chance to have new beginnings and take advantage of so many awaiting opportunities! Starting your year off right can go a long way.