University of Illinois
30min-1hr guide on Campus!
Hello future/potential Illini! My name is Joshua and I am a sophomore here at the University of Illinois. I am majoring in physics engineering at the Grainger College of Engineering. I love to swim, travel the world, and get to know new people! Hope to see you soon
About me
- GenderMale
- Current academic yearSophomore
- Age19
- Admission typeAdmitted as a freshman
- Academic focusPhysics
- Personality typeSomewhat extroverted
- College experience ratingAmazing
Tour type
- Campus tour
- Video chat
Hometown
St Joseph, Michigan, United States
Major(s)
Physics (Track in Nuclear Physics)
Extracurriculars activities
- Greek life
- Club/Organization
- Job/Internship
- ROTC
- NCAA varsity sport
- Recreational sport
- Student government
- Community service
- Religious/Cultural group
- Art/Music/Performance
- Study abroad
- Other
Clubs, organizations & involvement
Traveling Illini, American Nuclear Society, Illini Fighting Hunger
Housing experience
- Dorm
- Off-campus house or apartment
- Fraternity or sorority house
- Home (Commuter)
- Other
Describe your college experience
The first year was definitely challenging but after a while you get used to it and it’s a lot of fun!!
Tip for future students
Ask questions! Reach out to professors! Don’t be shy to criticism
Favorite class
My favorite class so far has been Differential Equations. The professor is awesome!!
Career goals
I hope to work at NASA someday
Ideal way to spend a free night
Either studying or traveling
High school or secondary school
St Joseph High School, St Joseph, MI 49085
Meeting point
Alma Mater Statue on the University of Illinois campus