- ONE OF YOUR PEOPLE PROJECT -
University of Illinois Chicago (Chicago, Illinois)
Undergraduate Population: 10,398 undergraduate students
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Official Website: https://www.uic.edu/
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University of Illinois Chicago - Quick Clips
The following students volunteered to share their experiences at the University of Illinois Chicago. Be sure to check out the panelist's majors, organizations and activities via the links below. The panelists have included their contact information if you would like to ask them any questions about their experiences at UIC.
Victoria shares how she was finally able to pursue her dream major...
Elvis shares how he found his community at UIC...
Nikiya shares how UIC's CHANCE program changed her life...
Nick shares how his experiences at UIC changed his world...
THE COLLEGE PANELISTS:
Victoria Dorris
Hometown: Chicago,IL
High School: British International School of Chicago
Year in College: Senior
Major: Industrial Engineering
Dream job: Engineering Consultant
Victoria’s Places: UIC CHANCE Scholars Program, African American Academic Network, UIC National Society of Collegiate Scholars, UIC BSU, UIC Unity in Christ Choir, UIC NSBE, UIC Equity and Inclusion in Engineering Program (EIEP), the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs
Reach out to Victoria by email: vdorri2@uic.edu
Elvis Kouassi
Hometown: New Brunswick, NJ
High School: New Brunswick Health Sciences Technology High School
Year in College: Junior
Major: Urban Studies Urban Planner
Dream Job: I want to revitalize disinvested Black communities
Elvis’ Places: President of Pathways to Black Male Achievement (PBMA)Vice president Collegiate 100, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
High School Places: Rutgers New Brunswick Upward Bound (TRiO program),Cross Country, Track and Field, Political/Speech: Debate Team, Congressman Frank Pallone's Youth Advisory Council, Volunteer: Primarily at a local food pantry and a local co-op grocery store, Paid Work: Part-time worker at Old Navy
Reach out to Elvis on Instagram: @xlviss
Nikiya Alfred
Hometown: Chicago, IL
High School: Noble: UIC College Prep
Year in College: Senior
Major: Urban Education
Occupation: Student Teaching
Dream job: Non-profit for low-income students, Baker/Cook, Traveler
Nikiya’s Places: UIC HER Campus, UIC CHANCE Scholars Program, African American Academic Network
High School Places: Fashion Club, Poetry Club, Dance, National Honors Society
Are you a first-generation student?: Yes
Reach out to Nikiya on Instagram: @moondoll_71
Nick Jones
Hometown: South Holland/ Harvey, IL
High School: Kenwood Academy
Year in College: Senior
Major: Political Science with a Focus on Law and Courts
Occupation: Intern at Study Abroad Office focusing on underrepresented student initiatives
Dream job: Somewhere within the intersection of international education and career development, Content creator, Project manager or Creative Director at a company (leaning Tech/ EdTech- LinkedIn).
Nick’s Places: African American Academic Network, African Student Council, Black Student Union, Collegiate 100, Black Graduate Student Association, LAS Career Development and Internships, UIC Career Services Office, Center for Student Involvement, NielsenIQ University: Study Abroad Ambassadorship
High School Places: Activism Club, Urban Dance, Marketing for Dance showcase
Reach out to Nick on Instagram: @thenick.j
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