Caroline
Year: Sophomore
Major: General Curriculum, Pre-Communications
College: Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS)
Activities
- Division of General Studies Council – select group of students who represent the students of General Studies and offer suggestions for how advisors can make a more productive environment for students
- Star Course – student-run group in charge of organizing and publicizing concerts held at Foellinger Auditorium
One-on-One
Where is your favorite spot on campus to study?
When it's warm, under a tree on the Quad
Where is your favorite spot on campus to hang out with your friends?
The Canopy Club or Murphy's Pub
Where is your favorite spot on campus to relax?
The Quad or Espresso Royale
What do you like most about your major?
It offers the opportunity to explore my interests in a variety of different fields before deciding what the best field of study is for me.
What are your favorite courses within your major?
I loved Advertising 300 with Steve Hall because it broadened my
knowledge of the world of communications and also let me expand my creativity through interesting and fun projects.
What are your favorite extracurricular activities related to your major?
I love the Division of General Studies Council because it makes me feel that my voice is heard and that I am helping future students have a positive experience in General Studies.
What are your favorite extracurricular activities not related to your major?
Star Course is filled with people like me who have a passion for music. The people involved are really cool and it's fun working the shows.
Describe your most memorable experience at Illinois.
I was lucky enough to watch the Chimes Master perform "Hail to the Orange" in the bell tower of Altgeld Hall my freshman year. It really was quite an experience watching her push down these massive wooden bars to produce a melody that everyone in the campus hears and enjoys.
What advice do you have for students interested in Illinois?
The more you get involved, the more at home you will eventually feel. U of I may seem big at first, but by the end of the first semester, you will create friendships that will last an entire lifetime.
Why do you belong at Illinois?
Although this school is quite large, I feel at home because of the
friendly environment, great opportunities, and nice people.