Hear from LAS students who are charting their own paths through rigorous academics, meaningful experiences, and vibrant campus life.
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!
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:
Agnes Keren-Happouk Akenou is an Ivorian student from Canada, currently studying political science and finance at the University of Illinois.
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.
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.
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.
LAS First-Year Experience (FYE) equips first-year and transfer students with the knowledge and resources for academic success and personal well-being, building community through LAS Liftoff, first-year courses, and opportunities to connect with peers.