Jillian is an 8th-semester graphic design senior student from Long Island, New York.
What semester is this for you?
8th
When are you graduating?
Spring 2018
What’s your major?
Graphic Design
Where are you from?
Long Island, NY
What on-campus activities/organizations are you involved in?
Was involved in SUBOG comedy committee but did a lot of graphic design work for USG.
Any fun facts?
A fun fact is that I’m currently studying abroad in London at Central Saint Martins for graphic design through the design program at UConn.
Why do you want to be featured as a UConn Senior Spotlight?
I hope to be featured in the UConn Senior Spotlight because I have embraced the culture which UConn has for years promoted to its students. I have a profound sense of pride and am deeply saddened by the realization that my time here is coming to an end, yet I am forever grateful for the opportunities presented to me and how those opportunities have fostered my development as both a graphic designer and as a young woman. UConn brought out the best in me and I’m forever grateful that I was accepted to the school of my dreams and was about to thrive on it.
Any plans after graduation?
Find a design firm that’ll hire me 🙂 and to travel more!
What is your advice to incoming freshmen?
My advice to incoming freshmen would be to make the most of every moment because four years pass by much quicker than you’ll expect them to.
Where is your favorite spot on campus to study or hangout?
My favorite place on campus to study is in the art building, but I also enjoy spending my time outdoors. The campus is beautifully scenic and I feel like sitting inside would be a waste of what this campus has to offer.
If you were an undergraduate for one more semester, what would you do with the time?
If I was an undergraduate for one extra semester, I would take courses I was interested in but never able to take during my time here.
