UIClife Blog

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A Day in the Lives of UIC Alumni

Thinking about what life will be like after graduating from UIC and starting that full time job? What may seem the most daunting event in the foreseeable future is actually not as bad…

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Experience of Being a Student Athlete

Do you have what it takes to be a UIC student-athlete? It is every athlete’s dream to be recruited for a sports scholarship and represent their university. From recruitment to game night, here…

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Internship Experience: Ecolab | Nalco Water

How was your summer? Did you stay busy taking classes, completing an internship, or simply relaxing? While everyone’s summer may have been different, I want to share with you all what I did…

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What Are You Doing This Summer?

The school year is over, and summer is quickly approaching! With almost three months of summertime fun, there are plenty of activities to keep oneself busy. But, with so many activities to do,…

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Campus Living

Leaving my hometown of Aurora, IL and stepping into campus life at UIC my freshman year was a moment that I will never forget. The typical feelings crept in while moving in; excitement,…

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Take Care of Your Health

We are halfway through the semester and a lot of us students are starting to feel burned out. Many of us have just finished midterms and are exhausted from cramming, pulling all-nighters, and…

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Handshake 101: How to Navigate Handshake

Welcome to Handshake 101! With so many job search sites on the internet, Handshake is the premier site for connecting UIC students to a wide variety of employers and opportunities thanks to UIC…

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Spotify Playlist Compilation

Music is essential when going about your day-to-day, especially as a college student. It brightens your mood if you’re feeling down, encourages you to train harder at the gym, and helps you maintain…

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Advice for First-Generation Students

Becoming one of the firsts in your family to go to college can be nerve-wracking. With having to figure everything out on your own and learning about all the campus resources can be…