What is the most exciting aspect of life as a graduate student in the College of ACES?
The possibility to work on some amazing projects with faculty and scientists that are experts on the leading edge in their fields. It is truly an honor! Describe your most memorable experience at the University of Illinois. There are so many memorable experiences at U of I! In terms of great Illini moments, my favorite was during the basketball season of ’04-’05 when the Men’s Bball team played in the final four and the championship games. The school spirit that was expressed across campus was amazing! I will never forget when U of I beat Arizona in the last three minutes of the game, when Darren Williams made that miraculous shot from almost the half court line, and we came back to win, sending us to the championship game. Everyone flooded Green Street to celebrate, gathering around the Alma Mater statue, cheering I-L-L, I-N-I. At that moment, I was never more proud and excited to be an Illini! The atmosphere of love for a school on so many levels is present here in Champaign-Urbana,
