New Opportunities and Experiences

New Opportunities and Experiences Hey guys, While attending Illinois, especially as a freshman, it can be easy to fall into a system. After coming from high school, students  are  so used to a set structure, that they attempt to build something similar to what they were used to back in high school. However, I urge you all to not fall into this routine. There are so many amazing things to try when here at Illinois, that it would be a disservice to oneself to not try a few new things, whether theyre classes, clubs, or other campus activities. For instance, this semester I enrolled in an informatics class, and even to this day I still dont really know what informatics is. What I do know though, is that in the last 11 weeks of this semester, I have learned a lot of information on things that Id never considered doing before this class. Ive learned to solder circuit boards, and to 3D print objects and scans, and even to make stickers! Nerdy, but its fun. Ive learned some new skills, and I get to keep everything I make. So as scary as branching out might seem, just think that by this time in your academic careers, youll have been accepted into one of the best universities in the country, left your home and family to live in a town youve probably only visited a few times, and started your first college courses. If you can do all of that, Im sure trying our for a club sports team, joining a student organization, or taking a class in a subject you know nothing about will be no sweat!  And just to show you its no biggie, here are a few of my creations for display (some more successful than others). Until next time guys, Kenny Kenny Class of 2016 I’m in the Creative Writing program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. I’m originally from Tampa, Florida, but I’ve been calling Illinois my home since 1998. I’ve lived all over the Northwest suburbs, from Palatine to Lakemoor to where I currently live back home, Mundelein.