Alumni success stories
From Bloomington-Normal to the world — our graduates are building careers across industries and continents.
Henrique
| BrazilAssistant Director of Public Relations and Communication at Illinois State University
“The need for a special kind of visa and work authorization can take months to be processed... Career Services at Illinois State University helps teach international students how to market their skills and stand out in the job application process.”
MS in Communication
Gabriela
| BrazilWeb and Communications Specialist at The University of Chicago
“My favorite part of being a student and scholar at this institution is the positive attitude and supportive environment I experience in the School of Communication. Here, I see diverse faces and cultures represented every day.”
MS in Communication
Sarah
| Ghana“During my graduate assistantship at Career Services, I learned the importance of ‘connection’ beyond the classroom. I had the opportunity to meet employers, alumni and other connections within the organization.”
Master’s in Project Management, Master’s in Social Work-Child & Family Practice
Ebuka
| NigeriaGraduate Teaching Associate at Arizona State University
“Illinois State University gives you that quality education that you need, so that as you are completing your academics, you are also preparing for the life after that.”
MS in Communication
Paii
| ThailandSenior Auditor for BDO USA (Chicago Office)
“Living in Bloomington-Normal is the best for an international student. The cost of living is one of the main factors to consider compared [to] the value I gained from Illinois State is really nice as well.”
MBA, MS in Technology
Pranav
| India“There are a lot of opportunities for internships. There are good career services at Illinois State. They viewed our résumés and made changes, and they do mock interviews with you.”
MS in Computer Science