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Understanding Internships (Part 1 of 3)

Are you struggling to find internships? Should you take a paid or unpaid internship? As one gets closer to graduation, your search can become chore that seems to never end. This 3-part series…

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UIC Majors with Unique Jobs

Ever wondered about the unique majors on campus? After four years as a UIC student, I’m still amazed at the variety of degrees available and what can be done with them. Here are…

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Women’s History Month: UIC Edition

Celebrating Women’s History Month goes back to February 28, 1909 when a group of socialists and suffragettes from Manhattan celebrated the victory of the garment strike for the Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union. A…

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Student Orgs: The Laboratory of Life

One of the best ways to get involved on campus is to get involved with the many student organizations that UIC has to offer. From professional development and service organizations to cultural and…

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Advice from an Advisor: How to Choose A Major

Have you ever felt like your major just wasn’t doing it for you? Are you considering changing your major or changing your career path? Well, you are not alone. Many college students start…

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Impact at UIC

Volunteering on MLK Day of Service is a tradition at UIC. In our latest blog, we explore this “day on, not a day off." and provide resources for how you can make an impact.

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Scholarships 101

Do you struggle with paying for college or wonder how to pay for school without the need for 2-3 jobs? Learn how to apply for internal and external scholarships at UIC! The scholarship…

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Spotify Playlists: Winter Edition

It’s suddenly chilly and many of us are most likely finding ourselves either confined inside, watching the snowfall, and prepping for the most dreaded week of the school year, finals week, or embracing…

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How They Came to Teach at UIC

Ever wondered how professors come to teach your class? Or how they became the professional they are today? Here are two different stories from professors that may have taught you in the past…

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Spark Experience 2022

Elizabeth Another great year of Spark has been added to the books! Spark was initially made to give the UIC community a free concert experience with some up and coming artists of that…