My hometown:

• Cary, IL

I graduated from:

• Cary-Grove High School

Colleges:

• Western Illinois University
• Columbia College Chicago

Degrees:

• Master of Arts in Communication from Western Illinois University
• Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago

One of my more interesting jobs:

• Managing Editor of the Columbia Chronicle newspaper

What’s best about UIS:

• I like fact that it’s such a small, close-knit college community where
  people know your name, and there is lots of opportunity to get involved
  with things like internships and campus activities.

What I like about being an Admissions Counselor:

• I think that college is one of the most exciting times in someone’s
  life, and I like that I get the chance to meet with students and tell
  them about what college could be like for them at UIS.

Don’t hesitate to contact me:

• E-mail: jhelm3@uis.edu
• Phone: toll free (888) 977-4847