What is going on friends! Semester is a rolling here at Illinois as we’re coming up on week 3 of the spring semester. Crazy how fast the last one is moving. I wanted to talk to you guys about online classes in case any...
Author - Julissa
How to Travel to and From the Chicagoland Area
Hey friends! Last time, I wrote a blog post about how to get around campus. I strongly encouraged people living in the residence halls against bringing cars to campus. Afterwards, I realized, what if people want to...
How to Get Around Campus
Hi Friends! Quick campus update: leaves are falling, its chilly, and it’s almost HALLOWEEN! I wanted to loop you guys in on something I’m trying to actively do as the seasons transition. I normally bike...
Post-Grad Decisions: More School or Work?
Hello everyone! Today was a beautiful day of fall here at Illinois, and I could not be more happy. I love summer, but it’s sweater season, and I’m going to start dressing. Luckily, this (hopefully) won’t be...
Let’s Talk About Research
What is up, my dudes? Its the end of week 4 here on campus, and things are rolling. There was no slow build this semester; it hit like a truck. A lot of the reason my workload is huge this semester is because, on top of...
Summer Rewind
Friends, can you believe it’s already the end of summer? It flew by so fast. The semester did not allow for any settling in; I have been up and running since Day 1. Regardless, although I really miss summer, I am...
Summer Break Feels
Hello friends! The end of the semester is wrapping up for us here at Illinois. There’s only a few weeks left before summer. I am so excited to get back home and relax! The sun is going to shine and I am going to...
Illini 4000
Hello friends! In recent blogs I have talked a lot about the Illini 4000. This organization has changed my entire college experience and I could not be happier that I joined. I think its finally time that I blogged...
It’s Spring Time!
Hello, friends. When I originally started writing this post, it was a beautiful day outside with sun and cheer. It’s not like that anymore. There is snow again, and I have to wear my puffy jacket everywhere...
What #midtermseason Is Really Like
What is up, my dudes? So last week I talked about college midterms and how to prepare yourself for them. When I went back to read it, though, I realized that I was not being as transparent as to what my #midtermseason...
#Midtermseason
It seems like classes started literally yesterday and I am already prepping for my first set of midterms. It’s the end of Week 4 and normally around this time everyone has an exam, paper, presentation, etc...
College Decision Season
Throughout my time here at Illinois I have been lucky enough to not only expand my knowledge about biology (my major) but also myself. The thing about college that no one tells you is the learning curve doesn’t...
