Graduation is an exciting time and you deserve to celebrate! However, with large crowds, coordinating with families from out of town, and trying to celebrate with your friends while studying for finals can all be a little hectic. Let鈥檚 take a minute to go over some tips to help make your day less stressful.
Choosing the right college is one of the biggest decisions you鈥檒l make. At the University of Illinois Springfield, students consistently say they鈥檝e found the perfect fit. Why? Because UIS offers more than just a degree. With personalized learning, a supportive and inclusive campus community, real-world experience and leadership opportunities that help you grow, UIS sets students up for success from day one.
But don鈥檛 just take our word for it. Hear directly from our students about why they love being a Prairie Star!
Graduation season is exciting鈥攁 milestone that kicks off a new chapter. But what if you don鈥檛 know what comes next?
While your friends post their offer letters on LinkedIn, it鈥檚 easy to feel like you鈥檙e falling behind. If you don鈥檛 have a job lined up when you cross the graduation stage, that鈥檚 OK. Everyone鈥檚 path looks different, and not having a job at graduation doesn鈥檛 mean you won鈥檛 find success.
Here are a few things to keep in mind as you navigate this transition:
Choosing a college major can feel like a huge decision鈥攐ne that feels like it determines the rest of your life. But here鈥檚 the truth: it doesn鈥檛 have to. Many students need extra time to explore their interests and decide to enroll as 鈥渦ndecided.鈥�
Your college roommate can significantly impact your first-year experience. Your roommate is often one of the first people you meet on campus. They are also someone with whom you spend a lot of your time with. So, it鈥檚 important to put some effort into finding someone who works with your personality and lifestyle. Here's how to find the right fit at UIS.
Choosing the right university isn鈥檛 just about academics. It鈥檚 also about location. The University of Illinois Springfield offers a unique advantage for our students. We are home to a campus in the heart of Illinois that makes exploring some of the Midwest鈥檚 most exciting cities easy and convenient. For example, Chicago and St. Louis are just a few hours away.
You may not have started your college journey at UIS, but you can still earn a University of Illinois degree by transferring. UIS offers countless opportunities for academic growth, campus involvement and career advancement.
If you鈥檙e looking for an experience beyond the classroom, studying abroad might just be the adventure you鈥檙e looking for. At the University of Illinois Springfield, our Study Away program allows you to step outside your comfort zone, immerse yourself in new cultures, make lifelong memories and develop skills that set you up for future success.
Eager to know more about the benefits of studying abroad during your time at UIS? Check out how our students are benefiting from the Study Away program:
Figuring out how to pay for college can be challenging. But there are resources to help! The FAFSA, scholarships, grants and programs like the Prairie Promise can help make college more affordable. Students can significantly reduce their expenses by exploring financial aid options. Financial aid is available from the University of Illinois Springfield, federal and state programs, and outside private scholarships. First-year UIS student Evelyn Martinez explored all these options to become a Prairie Star.
Time management is essential for efficiency and success and balancing productivity and relaxation. Knowing when to focus and when to rest can make a huge difference in overall well-being and productivity.