Category: University of Illinois at Chicago

PLEN Motivated Me to Take Advantage of Every Opportunity 

Posted on by hhumiston in Law and Legal Advocacy, University of Illinois at Chicago

In October, I had the opportunity to attend The Public Leadership Education Network’s (PLEN) Women, Law, and Legal Advocacy seminar in Washington, DC. The PLEN seminar exceeded my expectations. Not only did I take away a tremendous amount of knowledge about legal careers and professional opportunities in law, but I also learned new skills such … Continue reading PLEN Motivated Me to Take Advantage of Every Opportunity  →

I Am a Woman With a Vision

Posted on by hhumiston in All Posts, Ellie Shaw Scholarship, Global Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago

When I received an e-mail from the International Studies advisor at my university regarding a scholarship to PLEN’s Women and Policy in the Global Community seminar, I instantly knew I had to apply. The seminar sounded to be right up my alley, and it emphasized my motivation to make a difference in the world we … Continue reading I Am a Woman With a Vision →