This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UIC chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
 What year are you in school and what are you majoring in? Do you have a minor?
I am a senior at UIC and I’ll will be graduating this semester. My major is Communications and my minor is Sociology.
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How did you decide that’s what you wanted to major (/minor) in?
I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to major in right away-but after changing majors many times I discovered there are so many things you can do wtih a communication degree, so I went with that. I originally went into it thinking I wanted to get into PR, but after a few internships here and there I realized that was not the route I wanted to go in and found myself really interested in going into marketing. My minor in sociology just kind of happened, I started taking classes I thought were interesting and stuck with it.
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What is your plan right after college? Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
After college I will be working at Lifeway Foods, a health food company, in the marketing department. I started interning there May 2012 and then this past Novemeber they offered me a full time position for when I graduate, which I am very thankful for! Its a great place to work, and I really enjoy working there. In 5 years I hope to be happy, succesful and still living in the city :)
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Are you more excited to leave UIC or nervous about the future?
I am not excited to leave UIC because I know I will miss my college days as my life gets more hectic and the real world kicks in! However, I am excited to be done with the “school” part of college. I feel ready to leave but it’s sad to think about how fast time went. I honestly feel like I just got here. I am ready for the future and excited for all the new opportunities that are to come. I feel so young still and there is so much more I want and need to do in life.
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What was your favorite memory about UIC?
My sorority, Phi Sigma Sigma. I think my college experience would not be what it was if I did not join. I truly have made life long friends and have had countless memories because of it. I never thought going to college I would make such great friends as I have in the sorority.
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What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
“Do something today that your future self will thank you for.”
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