When I was a senior in high school applying to colleges, I realized I did not feel drawn towards a major and I originally applied as a psychology major to several colleges, knowing that I was interested in it but didn’t necessarily have a passion for it. An hour before the UIUC early acceptance applications […]
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Why I Changed My Major to HDFS
Coming to U of I, I was an Elementary major at the College of Education. During the first semester of freshman year, I did not feel part of my major, I felt left out. In one of my classes I took the first semester of freshman year, I met an amazing classmate that talked so […]
My Undergraduate Involvement Experience
As an undergraduate, I was fortunate to be a part of various organizations. From social, academic, and honor societies at UIUC. Most importantly, being part of UIUC’s Child Life Association has impacted my academic and professional ventures. From starting as a member and eventually reaching the role as a Service Coordinator, and now serving as […]
A Day in the Life of an HDFS Junior
My name is Grace and I am excited to give you a look into the daily life of a college student, specifically in HDFS! Although every day is a little different, there is still a consistent trend in my day to day activities! 8:30am – Wake up I usually wake up around 8:30am to attend […]
Professors Are the Best Part of HDFS
The people that makeup HDFS are what contribute the most to the fact that this is the best major. Our professors passionately teach their courses, creating students who are equally as passionate about learning. Our TAs eagerly answer our questions, encouraging us to be eager to give our best efforts. HDFS students are not only […]
Studying Abroad in Morocco
During my freshman year of college, I took my first study abroad experience to the beautiful country of Morocco. It was a 2-week trip during Winter Break 2018-2019 that I will never forget. I was nervous to travel that far outside of the country, but I had to put my anxiety aside because I would […]
My Medical Internship with Promise Healthcare
I am grateful for being a part of the HDFS 450 Practicum class with Dr. Ebata and Samantha Iwinski. I was blessed to have been matched at Promise Healthcare as a medical assistant student intern. I would not have developed my medical and professional skills without everyone’s help at Promise Healthcare and in HDFS 450. […]
My Career Path: Human Resources Professional
As an HDFS senior, it is bittersweet looking back at the mark I left both on this department, as well as four amazing years at Illinois. Right now, I am actively applying for jobs and am very excited to begin my career as a Human Resources professional. This past semester, I was lucky enough to […]
My Internship Experience with Crisis Nursery
I had the opportunity to intern at Crisis Nursery during the Fall 2020 semester. Crisis Nursery is a 24-hour emergency based childcare center that creates an “Island of Safety” for families in the community. I was afraid that COVID-19 would interfere with my experience, but my time at the center was enriching and impactful. I […]
My Honors Student Experience
The James Scholar Honors Program has allowed me to make the most of my experience as a Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) student. I completed challenging yet engaging honors assignments to fulfill my four honors credit course requirement. I presented a research poster at the Undergraduate Research Symposium with the help of Dr. Brian […]