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In a building's hallway, a student adorned with a graduation sash stands, radiating a joyful smile.

Georgina Adatsi

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS

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Regan Alcott

The Grainger College of Engineering

FROM BIOENGINEERING TO QUALITY ENGINEERING: PREPARING FOR A CAREER IN HEALTHCARE

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Emmarie Alexander

College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

YOU HAVE TO BE WILLING TO PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE. YOU CAN’T BE SCARED OF BEING TOLD NO

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Hafsa Amir

Gies College of Business

FOLLOW UP WITH RECRUITERS, BECAUSE THAT’S A GREAT WAY TO GET TO KNOW A COMPANY

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Shravan Arun

College of Fine + Applied Arts

CRAFTING ARCHITECTURAL VISION: FROM ILLINOIS TO PRINCENTON

A student with a beaming smile, positioned before a doorway.

Jessica Austriaco

The Grainger College of Engineering

KEEP REACHING FOR BIG IDEAS; FIND STRONG ADVOCATES

A joyful graduate in cap and gown, clutching their degree, ready to embark on new adventures.

Cayden Boyer

School of Information Sciences

NEVER MISS AN OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK

A cheerful man, positioned in front of machinery, folds his hands in a pose.

Kevin Burns

The Grainger College of Engineering

BE PASSIONATE AND PROACTIVE

A jubilant student, dressed in a graduation sash and cap, stands with arms outstretched in a triumphant pose in front of the Grange Grove gate.

Araceli Carbajal

School of Social Work

CONTINUOUSLY ASK YOURSELF WHO YOU WANT TO BE

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Cassandra Chlebowski

College of Education

NETWORKING CAN BE AS SIMPLE AS SPARKING A CONVERSATION WITH A PEER

A student, dressed in a graduation gown, stands before a model representing their alma mater with a joyful smile.

Kelvin Cross

College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

STAY ENGAGED TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

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Alex Cualoping

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

IT’S OKAY TO BE A LITTLE BIT LOST

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Christina Ernst

The Grainger College of Engineering

CONFIDENCE IS A SKILL YOU CAN LEARN

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Hana Hong

College of Media

THERE’S SOMETHING IRREPLACEABLE ABOUT TALKING TO PEOPLE FACE-TO-FACE

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Kaylin Hsiao

School of Information Sciences

NAVIGATING PATHS: BUILDING A CAREER IN GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY

A jubilant student, adorned in a graduation gown and cap, clutching a diploma with a wide, beaming smile.

Kara D. Hudson

College of Applied Health Sciences

GET OUTSIDE OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE

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Akeem Kennedy

The Grainger College of Engineering

BE GENUINE TO WHO YOU ARE

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Olivia Klonoski

School of Social Work

NAVIGATING THE PATH OF SOCIAL WORK: A JOURNEY OF COMPASSION AND ADVOCACY

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Joshua Krawitz

College of Media

USE YOUR TIME AT ILLINOIS TO EXPLORE MANY INTERESTS

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Lavine Leyu Luo

College of Fine + Applied Arts

SPEND TIME ON WHAT REALLY MATTERS TO YOU

A student wearing a graduation sash stands joyfully in the middle of a pathway.

Abbey Malbon

School of Social Work

IT’S IMPORTANT TO NETWORK WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF PEOPLE BEYOND THE CLASSROOM SETTING

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Joseph Anthony Manning

College of Applied Health Sciences

IT’S OKAY NOT TO KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT TO DO

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Daniela Martinez

College of Education

EMBRACING EDUCATIONAL DIVERSITY: MY PATH TO MUSEUM EDUCATION

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Abby Masucol

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

PASSION TO PROFESSION: MY PUBLISHING ODYSSEY

A gentleman in a blue suit wears a smile as he leans against a wooden wall, striking a pose.

Akash Mattu

College of Fine + Applied Arts

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ALL YOUR RESOURCES

A student adorned in a graduation sash, beaming with a smile.

Taylor Mazique

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

ALWAYS DO WHAT YOU LOVE, BECAUSE THEN IT WILL NEVER BE WORK

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Kevin Mclurkin

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

REMEMBER TO GIVE BACK

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Desree Mcnair

School of Social Work

THERE ARE RESOURCES AROUND EVERY CORNER

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Julia Meirink

College of Media

DON’T BE AFRAID TO PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE

A cheerful student dressed in a blue gown and adorned with a graduation sash, while holding their cap aloft in one hand.

Julie Melnik

Gies College of Business

BE CURIOUS AND GET ENGAGED

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Kelin Mendoza

College of Applied Health Sciences

MAKE SURE THAT YOU BUILD A SUPPORT SYSTEM

A student wearing a cap and gown stands next to a sign for the Grainger Engineering.

Alison Nunes

The Grainger College of Engineering

MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES CAN COME OUT OF WHAT MIGHT FEEL LIKE FAILURES

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Linda Obobafio

College of Fine + Applied Arts

TRUST IN THE PROCESS AND EMBRACE DISCOMFORT

A photograph captures the joyful expression of a woman with a captivating backdrop featuring a tower adorned with a mesmerizing glass art installation.

Hayley Peterson

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

BE BOLD AND PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE FULLY

A student wearing a smile, gazing in a different direction, with a building in the background.

Eric Plante

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

SEEK OUT OPPORTUNITIES THAT ALLOW YOU TO MAINTAIN A WIDE BREADTH OF OPTIONS FOR LATER IN YOUR COLLEGE CAREER

A student in a graduation gown and cap, with a joyful expression. In the background, there are pillars of the building.

Mikayla Pollard

College of Applied Health Sciences

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE NETWORKING

A beaming student stands proudly while adorned in a graduation sash.

Jose Del Real

Gies College of Business

HALF THE FUN IS THE JOURNEY

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Elliott Robinson

The Grainger College of Engineering

ALWAYS BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

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Samantha Ryzner

College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

BLENDING PHILANTHROPY WITH BUSINESS: A JOURNEY OF GROWTH AND IMPACT

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Steven Sabatini

College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

TAKE TIME TO EXPLORE

A gentleman dressed in a black suit sits on the stairs.

Geoffrey Schmelzer

College of Fine + Applied Arts

TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF ILLINOIS’ AMAZING FACULTY AND FACILITIES

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Aryaman Sheth

Gies College of Business

NAVIGATING PATHS: A JOURNEY TO GLOBAL CONSULTANCY

A cheerful student sits on a wall, with a sign indicating the Thomas M. Sibbel Centre nearby.

Bora Shim

College of Media

TAKE TIME TO EXPLORE DIFFERENT MAJORS AND CAREER PATHS

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Yera Shin

College of Education

GET INVOLVED AND TRY DIFFERENT THINGS

A cheerful gentleman stands before a piece of machinery, leaning against a metal support structure while holding his hands in a pose.

Andrew Shone

The Grainger College of Engineering

INTENTIONALLY GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE

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Tomasz Sternik

College of Applied Health Sciences

FROM COURTSIDE DREAMS TO MARKETING GOALS: NAVIGATING THE WORLD OF SPORTS MANAGEMENT

A student, adorned in a soft pastel pink suit, beams with a smile.

Nameshia Tetteh

College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

TAKE A BREATH AND USE YOUR RESOURCES

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Nate Walinder

College of Media

NAVIGATING ADVERTISING AND DATA AT U of I

A woman striking a contemplative pose, gazing into the distance, with a distinctive architectural structure encircled by water in the background.

Sophie Walton

College of Fine + Applied Arts

CREATE YOUR OWN STANDARDS FOR SUCCESS

A student, beaming with a smile, dons a graduation sash and cap, holding the cap in one hand while striking a pose.

Melia Watson

College of Education

YOU CAN ALWAYS ASK FOR HELP

A student sits in front of the Grange Grove gate, wearing a smile and placing one hand on top of their knee.

Oakley Whalen

College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences

SEEK OUT MENTORS AND ADVOCATES

A student with a cheerful expression, wearing a graduation sash and holding a graduation cap in her hand.

Rebecca Wood

College of Media

GO FORWARD CONFIDENTLY; LISTEN AND LEARN FROM EVERYONE AROUND YOU

A student wearing a graduation gown and sash, with a big smile on their face, stands in front of the gate to the Grange Grove building, spreading their arms in a striking pose.

Faye Yang

College of Applied Health Sciences

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS’ ALUMNI NETWORK