Meet your fellow classmates!
Your classmates will know your name.
That's how it is on a campus our size. Here's a peek at your future classmates and friends:
John Tienken ‘13
Political Science B.A./English B.A. 
Hometown: Clarendon Hills, IL
UIS Student Trustee to the University of Illinois Board of Trustees
UIS Squash Team – Sport Club
Best part of going to college: Freedom. The freedom to pick my own classes and when to take them. The freedom to join or start any club. The freedom to basically do what I want with my day.
Why I chose UIS: Because of the beautiful new campus, the liberal arts focus, and the unlimited potential of students to be involved.
Favorite activities on campus: Competing with the UIS Squash Team.
Most rewarding college memory so far: Winning UIS’ awesome weeklong team competition – Springfest.
Best thing about UIS: There are no limits to what you can do.
Advice for prospective students: When you get to college, open your horizons, and get out of your dorm room!
Future goals and aspirations: I’m hoping to go to either law school or graduate school, and then who knows. I still have some time to decide.