Adam

Activities

• Daily Illini – The University of Illinois’ school newspaper
• Public Relations intern with the Department of Computer Science
• Volunteer Illini Projects – A group that organizes 15 different volunteer programs which connects students to the community
• Green Street Records – An independent, student-run record label

Where is your favorite spot on campus to study?

Moonstruck and Grainger Library

Where is your favorite spot on campus to hang out with your friends?

Murphy's Pub

Where is your favorite spot on campus to relax?

The Illini Union

What is your favorite club or organization on campus that you are involved with?

Daily Illini

What do you like most about your major?

The thrilling opportunities it gives me to learn about the world and to write about it objectively. Journalism allows me to become an expert in many fields…and quickly. The faculty is also outstanding and extremely supportive.

What are your favorite courses within your major?

Journalism 420: News Editing and Journalism 411: Law & Communications are my favorites because both courses are challenging and have taught me to look at things from a critical perspective. News Editing taught me to be assertive and sharpened my attention to detail.

Describe your most memorable experience at Illinois.

Writing my first article for the Daily Illini. It was an accomplishment for me. And the satisfaction that came with it? Unmatched. Having something published for the first time is such a cool thing.

Why do you belong at Illinois?

It’s a big campus, but it’s easy to make friends and to find your niche. The campus is beautiful and there is a great social life. I have never felt more at home.