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.
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...
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.