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Citlali, who received her Sociology degree in 2016, is currently a kindergarten dual-language teacher in Chicago Public Schools and a busy volunteer with several activist organizations.

Garo is a Marketing Professor in NEIU’s College of Business and Technology. He loves the great education, wonderful environment, and affordable tuition that �ڰ������� offers.

Deep is a Computer Science graduate student from India who received his BA there in 2018. After moving to the United States in 2022  he realized he wanted the edge that skills gained with a graduate degree would give him.

Helena took a big leap and left her home country of Brazil to transfer to �ڰ�������. She says receiving her B.A. degrees in biology and chemistry from NEIU in 2023 prepared her well for continuing her studies at NYU.

Isaura teaches in the Departments of Educational Foundations, Community and Teacher Leaders, and Latino and Latin American Studies. “Students don’t just learn from me—they learn powerfully from one another,” she says.

As a young writer, Olivia once saw Gwendolyn Brooks read at NEIU. Now, she teaches Creative Writing and several English courses here. A lifelong Chicagoan, she received her MFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Sarah, an Education major from Missouri, notes how �ڰ������� professors work to give students the best experience while challenging them at the same time.

Shyrice graduated from the NEIU College of Business and Technology in 2023 with a degree in Accounting. Originally from Chicago, she went to high school at George Westinghouse College Prep on the West side.

Xiwei, Computer Science professor who serves as both Chair of the Computer Science department and President of the NEIU faculty senate, feels sharing his own experiences with setbacks and resilience builds trust and connection with students.

Ziauddin believes �ڰ������� is an interactive and enriching environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically, personally, and professionally.

EJ appreciates one of her biology professors for getting to know his students and connecting their interests to his classroom instruction.

Diana shares how NEIU’s supportive community has helped her grow academically and personally.

Edwin unreservedly endorses studying at NEIU and highlights the University’s positive attributes.

Mohammad highlights some of NEIU’s positive aspects: the cultural diversity, faculty expertise, attractive campus and graduate assistant programs.

Lailoma finds inclusion and a faculty that is both innovative and dedicated are strengths at �ڰ�������.

Nazifa is excited about the potential of Artificial Intelligence and finds NEIU to be the perfect place to develop the critical thinking and interpersonal skills she will need for a successful future in Computer Science.

Jesus credits the Living Learning Community at �ڰ������� with helping him to graduate.

Jeremiah says NEIU has prepared him for a career in environmental management, and the school’s professors and his classmates have supported his growth and helped him thrive.

Agnetta admits her trepidation in transferring to NEIU. But, being in class with other students her age helped her overcome her initial discomfort. She also shares her love of the Physical Education Complex on campus.

Mariah opens up about how NEIU’s faculty and support staff have helped her thrive on campus.

Maryam’s goal is to become a physician, and she credits NEIU’s Biology department for the lab courses that help her to succeed in her academic career.

Alicia is a McNair Scholar who appreciates the McNair program for the opportunities that have opened up to her.

Mary communicates her enthusiasm for �ڰ�������’s faculty, hospitality and affordability.

Roy talks about NEIU’s diversity and how instructors excel in helping students succeed.

Ayanni hopes to attend graduate school after receiving her bachelor’s degree from NEIU and says �ڰ������� has the resources transfer students need to be successful.

Sarah says transferring to �ڰ������� to major in biology was the right move for her academic career.

Syed enjoys NEIU’s friendly and peaceful campus and acknowledges the guidance he’s received as he works towards his degree.

Danielle is pursuing her graduate degree while also working at NEIU. She likes the faculty-to-student ratio, her classmates and being a part of the �ڰ������� family.