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Emma Stuhmer ’17 started Illinois College as a biology major, but her experiences with student-faculty research and the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment ignited her passion for another subject: forensic chemistry.

Until she had the opportunity to study abroad in Japan during her junior year, Illinois College was the furthest that Tamara Coleman '18 had ever traveled from her hometown of Chicago, Illinois

For Connor Melton '18, his journey at Illinois College has been all about building relationships — both on campus and around the world.

Growing up in St. Louis, Christopher Morton ’18 says serving the community was always a big part of his life. Having the ability to pursue his passion for service while exploring his interests in the classroom made Illinois College the perfect fit.

Amber Rak ’18 knew that Illinois College was the school for her after her first visit — she immediately felt welcomed and at home.

When Lanette Davis ’18 describes the journey that has led her to walking across the stage to receive her diploma in a couple of weeks, she characterizes her story as unique.

Alan Shawgo ’18 doesn’t have an official job title to describe the role he will take at St. Louis based company, Route 3 Films after graduation, but he likes to refer to himself as a “storyteller.”

Erin Hodgson ’17 says having the ability to research and speak effectively in public gave her the confidence to pursue a career in law.

As a student, Amanda Henton was able to take a diverse range of courses in psychology, biology and music that led her to pursue an exciting career in neuroscience.

Nicholas Roth '18 is grateful that he has experienced so much at Illinois College that will prepare him for a future career as a doctor or surgeon.

Akua Biaa Adu `20 was surprised when an Illinois College staff member showed up to sit with her at the hospital after she fell ill and again when a professor invited her to Christmas Eve at her home.

Logan Shippert '17 spent the spring break of his junior year in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, learning research field methods with hands-on practice.