How to find a job on campus

A student talks to a prospective employer at a Career Center job fair

While students can search for employment online, everyone’s experience with finding a job on campus is different. Current Redbird Kamara Turner shares her story of being employed on campus, and how having a job on campus enhances her college experience. My name is Kamara Turner. I am a Senior Public Relations Major. During my time on

3 places to look for scholarships

a student receives a scholarship at a honorary ceremony

College can be expensive, but don’t worry! There are many different resources you can use to find scholarships to make a higher education more affordable.

How to find a roommate

Watterson Towers flowers

So you’ve just chosen a college, decided on a major, and now you have to make another big decision: choosing a roommate!

Getting involved helps Redbird find her place on campus

Lauren Chapman at a conference for her sorority

When current student Lauren Chapman was preparing to come to Illinois State, she was nervous about finding her place on campus. Three years later, Lauren is heavily involved with different registered student organizations, and she has a ton of valuable advice to share on getting involved.