Anne

Activities

• Campus Honors Program – Offers a small number of academically talented undergraduate students opportunities to participate in small, intensive classes and develop collaborative relationships with distinguished faculty
• Wind Symphony – A complete large wind ensemble which performs band, wind and chamber wind music
• Philharmonia Orchestra – An ensemble open to all students with a passion for music

Where is your favorite spot on campus to study?

Illini Union

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

Newman Hall

Where is your favorite spot on campus to relax?

The Quad--taking a walk around it in the evening or having a picnic with friends on a beautiful sunny day.

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

Campus Honors Program

What do you like most about your major?

The combination of studying language development and science, as well as the opportunity to help people while incorporating my creative skills.

What are your favorite courses within your major?

I have really enjoyed courses in language development and anatomy. These classes have provided me with a greater understanding of the intricate and incredible processes that underlie speech and communication.

What are your favorite extra curricular activities related to your major?

Giving back to the Urbana-Champaign community through volunteering, whether it be with a children's organization, people with special needs, or at a soup kitchen

What are your favorite extra curricular activities NOT related to your major?

Participating in Campus Honors Program events, being involved in activities and ministries at St. John's Catholic Newman Center, and playing in the Wind Symphony and Philharmonia Orchestra

Describe your most memorable experience at Illinois.

Quad Day during my first week at the University of Illinois was really unforgettable! I was amazed to see thousands of enthusiastic students involved in such diverse campus groups. Over the years, my initial feelings have been continually reconfirmed: that University of Illinois students love to get involved, try new activities, and make the most of their college years!

Why do you belong at Illinois?

While the student body at the University of Illinois is quite large, I truly feel at home on this campus. I have found my professors and advisors to be extremely caring and interested in helping me achieve my fullest potential. I have also shared college with many people who I hope will be lifelong friends. In addition, the University itself has so much to offer its students! Even as senior, I'm never bored and continue to explore new activities. There's so much to discover here at the University of Illinois. Maybe that's part of the reason why I've decided to stay here for graduate school!