Student Testimonials: I chose Illinois because...

Selim Havan - Queries Division
Advisor: Jinming Zhang

"I chose Illinois because of the educational environment that provides research opportunities to work closely alongside inspiring faculty. Illinois gives you the chance to work closely with professors from your department and develop a high level of expertise in both theoretical and empirical principles and methods in quantitative methods. University of Illinois is a perfect fit for professional educational researchers to have an impact and shape research in this field. Beyond academics, UofI campus life offers many ways to get involved and be active, from state of the art sports facilities, to musical events at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts."

Destiny Williams-Dobosz - CSTL Division
Advisor: Michelle Perry

"I chose Illinois, particularly Educational Psychology, because of the opportunities to conduct interdisciplinary STEM education research. I have had the pleasure of collaborating with students and faculty on a number of projects and have grown as a scholar because of these experiences. I am grateful for my time at Illinois because I have been able to explore my interests and conduct research in exciting and creative ways."