As high school was coming to an end, I was unsure in which direction I was heading. Friends were moving to different states to chase their dreams while I still could not figure mine out. I was lost so community college seemed to be a good place to start. There, I was exposed to a wide variety of interesting courses and topics while meeting peculiar colleagues and professors. This transition was both frightening and exhilarating, making me realize I was...

Transferring to the university of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign college of ACES. Major Food Science, concentration food engineering.

I am a transfer student from Harold Washington College. Let me tell you that transferring is way much easier than getting in as a freshmen. You start off with a clean slate. If you are transferring from colleges, I suggest you first do your research into where do you want to go. It is crucial to have as much information as possible regarding your major because it makes the process easier; however, if you are still not sure don't worry! In my case, I wanted to attend UIUC and do food science. I research the classes required to transfer in...