Hometown: Lombard, Illinois
Major: Exercise Science Major
Future Plans: Pursue a graduate degree in occupational therapy
Hometown: Vietnam
Major: Biology
Future Plans: Attend Medical School or be part of a clinical research project
Hometown: Springfield, Illinois
Majors: Biochemistry
Future Plans: Attend graduate school
Hometown: Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Majors: Criminology and Criminal Justice
Future Plans: Attend to grad school
Hometown: Streamwood, Illinois
Major: Visual Arts
Future Plans: Career in the arts
Ashley Martinez Alvarez appreciates how easy it is to build friendships at the University of Illinois Springfield. She works as a student employee in Student Life and is a member of Women of Distinction and the Art Student League. Martinez Alvarez chose UIS for its peaceful environment and natural surroundings. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career in the arts and further develop her craft.
Hometown: North Chicago, Illinois
Major: Information Systems Security
Future Plans: Working as a security analyst
Hometown: Waukegan, Illinois
Major: Social Work
Future Plans: Pursue a master’s in social work
Hometown: London, England
Major: Master’s in business administration
Future Plans: Work in the wealth management field
Hometown: Hyderabad, India
Majors: Master’s in Computer Science
Future Plans: Pursue a career in software development
Hometown: Dnipro, Ukraine
Majors: Political Science
Future Plans: Attend law school