Ignite Your Passion

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I’m thrilled to introduce you to MummyPraise and Madonna, sisters who chose UIC to pursue a common passion for helping others. The world needs those who wanna make a difference and at UIC, this commitment runs through the entire curriculum. With so many devoted students on this campus, we couldn’t pick just one. Take it away you two.

– [Both] Thanks, Alex, hello everyone.

– We’re here together as two sisters who chose to attend UIC. I’m studying integrated health studies with a minor in kinesiology.

– And I’m in the School of Public Health.

– It wasn’t until my high school anatomy class that I knew that I was made for medicine. Throughout my college search, I found that UIC was the best place to help me reach my dream.

– And I wanted a career dedicated to giving back and improving communities, and that’s what UIC is all about.

– UIC has so many resources to ensure that I am on the right track to success in my future. From internship and research opportunities to tutoring, UIC offers all the support you need to succeed. I personally found a home in the Math and Science Learning Center, a place here on campus where STEM students like myself can go to interact with teaching assistants, peer leaders, and other students in similar courses. Spaces and resources like these allow me to feel more confident in my math and science skills. UIC’s curriculum is definitely one that will allow you to go beyond your thresholds of learning. My university always impresses me with all of its resources, from study lounges to cadaver labs, to kinesiology clinics, UIC has it all.

– With over 400 clubs and organizations at UIC and with so many activities and events, it was impossible not to get involved. One of my favorites is Spark, an outdoor music festival for students that features live music and food and it’s always a great time. Performers have included Kendrick Lamar, Chance the Rapper, HER, Nick Jonas, 21 Pilots and Flo Milli. It’s really a highlight of the fall semester. UIC has a lot of resources both social and academic, which helped me expand my horizon. I realized that college is about more than attaining a degree, but also about creating new experiences, meeting new people and rediscovering myself. And that’s the lesson I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life.

– [Both] Thanks for listening to our stories. Back to you, Alex.

– Thank you, MummyPraise and Madonna. It sounds like both of you have made the absolute most of your time at UIC taking advantage of all that life on campus has to offer. We know you’ll both be doing big things in the years ahead.