As I walked through the glossy hotel lobby, I hastened to the front desk to print next year’s housing forms before the upcoming deadline. My sense of urgency contrasted with the twinkling Christmas trees, the grand...
Author - Fiza
LEAKED: Official Placement Exam Study Guide!
Sitting in a lecture hall full of overenthusiastic pre-medical students, I was firing away at the biology advisors when it came time for questions. It was admitted student day and I felt confident in my knowledge about...
Day in the Life of an Illini Graduate: Medical School
Sivani is back for another post! This time she’s bringing you along for a busy day in the clinic as a third-year medical student on her Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) rotation. For anyone considering a profession in...
Learning How to Learn in College
Fall at Illinois: a time when campus doesn’t look any better than when blanketed with ombre orange leaves. Colder weather means sweater weather. The smell of pumpkin flavored coffee diffuses through the air, and...
Interview With Sivani: Former Blogger & UIUC Pre Med
As a prospective student, I was always interested in engaging one-on-one with the students. I wanted to know what life on campus was really like aside from what I heard from faculty speeches and tour guides. The UIUC...
Just Start!
In addition to core classes, every student enrolled in the college of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) must take an eight-week seminar during their freshman year called LAS 101 (James Scholars take LAS 122). Within the...
Big Lecture Halls and Intimidating Professors? Not a UIUC Problem!
After my first class of the day, ten minutes separated me from a front row seat to my first chemistry lecture. Because students usually arrive at least fifteen minutes early, I was already late and out of luck...
My First Impressions of Illinois: Welcome Days Edition
I’ve officially experienced my first Welcome Days on campus, and I can’t help but think back to this summer when I was a (nervous) prospective student. I remember attending an Admitted Student Day asking my burning...
How To Hack Your Move-In (Without Packing)
You’ve been thinking about move-in day all summer. Binge watching every dorm tour on YouTube, ensuring that all items match your dorm’s aesthetic, and keeping your local Target in business has consumed your energy. Not...
