Grace is a 2023 Illinois graduate with degrees in East Asian studies and political science. Although her undergraduate journey ended with a blue cap and gown at Memorial Stadium, it actually began at a different school...
Category - Student Stories
Learning from experience and looking toward the future, each of our students carves their own exceptional path at UIUC. This is a collection of their stories.
Home Away From Home – Angela, Living-Learning Communities at Illinois
Between living in the Business LLC (Living-Learning Community) at Nugent Hall and working as a social media intern with University Housing her first year on campus, Angela knows a lot about Illinois’s residence...
Leading With Passion – Abbey, Social Work at Illinois
Right from the start, recent social work graduate Abbey makes it clear that she isn’t shy about going after what she wants. As a high school student, Abbey once sought support from a school social worker when she was...