Illinois Institute of Technology - Full Episode | The College Tour
[Music] foreign [Music] to Illinois Institute of Technology in the beautiful city of Chicago the windy city is an energetic Global City consistently voted among the best cities in the country just a few miles from downtown and less than a mile from Lake Michigan's stunning beaches you'll find Illinois tech a world-class private university where you can earn a high impact degree in a stem major as well as business architecture law design and Humanities all with a tech Edge what's even better than that Illinois tech will provide you with guaranteed Hands-On experiences from internships to research opportunities plus a personalized career plan the payoff it is huge Illinois tech offers generous scholarship packages it's ranked among the best value universities in the U.S and its alumni earned some of the highest salaries in the country let's go inside Chicago's Premier comprehensive Tech University and see all Illinois tech has to offer welcome to Illinois tech this is the college tour Illinois tech is big on experiences it takes them so seriously that Illinois tech guarantees all students internships research projects and other awesome Hands-On experiences through its one-of-a-kind Elevate program Seth a mechanical engineering major had a life-changing internship at Nasa and he's participating in Illinois Tech's accelerated Masters program which allows them to earn both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as few as five years that is amazing Seth please take it away foreign thank you Alex everyone there were two things that set me on the path of becoming an engineer reading comments with my father and my AP Physics class both inspired me to make a change using both math and science I transferred to Illinois tech as a third year and immediately joined student organizations I found my closest friends in the National Society of black engineers and the black student union now I serve as a student leader helping those who are once in my shoes adjust student leadership has been an amazing experience for me seeing students make new friends and having a good time Fosters a sense of family within the university as a leader the students I help continue to push me to be better my peers inspired me to apply for the accelerated master's program this gave me an opportunity for an internship at NASA's jet propulsion laboratory working on an interplanetary space flight Mission working at JPL was a dream come true and it wouldn't have been possible without the help of my student orgs my time at Nasa and as a student leader have grown my Technical and interpersonal abilities far more than I could imagine I'm truly grateful to the school and the student also helping me pave my way to a successful future I've been blessed with an opportunity to further my education to the fullest The Accelerated master's program made my internship possible the student Community helped me adjust and become a great leader and the faculty helped me find my passion thanks to the combination of these experiences I'm confident that I have what it takes to elevate my future that's me in a nutshell over to you Alex [Music] that is so cool Seth it's truly amazing how many experiential opportunities you'll find at Illinois tech from internships to student groups and team projects what's more you don't have to wait you can begin taking part in them in your very first year like Seth this sets you up for even more Hands-On opportunities down the road talk about paying it forward for yourself cheers there is no other city like Chicago you can eat deep dish pizza visit a museum stroll through a diverse neighborhood check out a pro sports game and ride your bike along Lake Michigan all in the same day and still have a million more things to do Joel an architecture student from a smaller town felt right at home from day one let's hear about it [Music] thanks Alex so I'm originally from Omaha Nebraska and when it came time for me to look at colleges I knew that I wanted to stay in the midwest having been to Chicago a few times being fascinated with the city's architecture and history I decided to narrow down my search to universities in the area after visiting Illinois tech I knew it was the right school for me one of the things that really drew me into Illinois tech was the balance between location and size of Campus Army's campus designed by a pioneer of modernist architecture is 120 acres and sits just about 10 minutes south of the loop by train which students have access to through a u-pass my freshman year I lived in a residence hall that was mere feet away from an entrance to the green line one of my biggest concerns coming into college was potentially feeling drowned out in a sea of lots of other students fortunately the small class sizes at Illinois tech and especially the small cohorts within the College of architecture helped me make connections with other students and form collaborative support networks that provided a nice break from the stress of architectural forces and the hustle and bustle of the city and being among the top 60 National universities with the highest campus ethic diversity with International students representing over 16 percent of our undergraduate population students come to Illinois tech eager to Branch out there's plenty to do in the city in your downtime there's always street festivals sports games and massive stadiums art shows concerts and community events that provide a nice relief from classes and make you feel like a true local being a small campus in a big city comprising a global Community Illinois tech offers the perfect balance for students looking to Branch out and get a comprehensive Tech education at one of the best cities in the world that's my story back to you Alex [Music] thank you Joel Illinois tech really does offer The Best of Both Worlds it's a great Global City overflowing with opportunities and at the same time a quiet friendly welcoming Campus Community where you get to know your fellow students and professors by name I love that thanks again for sharing your story Joel take care at Illinois tech you know all about The Million Dollar sermon this inspiring Manifesto called upon Illinois Tech's Founders to create a university that will provide students from all backgrounds with an exceptional education to prepare them to become leaders in a new industrial society today cyber forensics and security student Sophia is studying a Cutting Edge topic that's on target to lend her a great job after graduation let's hear more thank you for the introduction Alex hello everyone when looking for my ideal College I knew that I wanted to attend a school with a strong focus on technology so that I could explore my interest in Computing Illinois tech offered the academic opportunities and student Community I was looking for as a first generation college student the idea of higher education felt overwhelming I wasn't sure of how to maximize my time at Illinois tech my academic advisor encouraged me to apply to the accelerated master's program and I was accepted to the Cyber forensics and security truck this ended up being the perfect fit for me I was greeted by a program that is challenging and professors have strived to make the content exciting through my classes I met students from different countries and cultures each with unique perspectives to learn from affording education was another concern of mine founded with a mission to provide a relevant college experience that is Affordable for all Chicagoans Illinois tech offers several forms of financial aid such as a Chicago difference which covers the cost of attendance for chicagolands in need thanks to the financial aid that I receive I'm able to focus time outside of class on student organizations and volunteer work Illinois tech is committed to providing quality programs not just to college students but to High School Scholars as well I've worked as part of the pre-college team to launch the Illinois tech devops Scholars Program an initiative focused on equipping high school students from Chicago's South Side with leadership skills through social justice and stem entrepreneurship opportunities with the help of my professors and peers Illinois Tech's Hands-On curriculum has helped me grow as a team member and Future Part of the cyber security Workforce that's all from me back to you Alex foreign thank you at Illinois tech you'll receive an excellent Education Plus really cool experiential learning opportunities that lead to professional success with fantastic scholarship packages a personalized career plan and Hands-On experiences it all adds up to one high value degree thanks again Sophia do you have an idea you'd like to bring to life an invention or business to improve your community Illinois Tech's signature interprofessional projects program allows you to work with a team of students to solve real world problems chemical engineering student Bill all and this team are working on a startup company and he's here to tell us all about it below please take it away foreign Alex hi everyone Illinois tech has always had an influential position in my life with my dad once being Professor here I spent most of my summer sitting in his office peering outside his window watching students walk by little did I know that one day I would be one of them in my opinion one of the most fascinating aspects of a university has to be your interprofessional projects program also known as ipro ipro classes bring students of all different Majors along with faculty and Industry professionals together to solve real world issues whether that be working with robots or designing greenhouses there's an exciting project for every student to work on I believe this program truly allows students to find their passion gain leadership skills and truly learn to innovate to solve real world problems take me for example last year I took a course called social Innovation design and I got the chance to create and Lead my own group in a project after I finish the course I recruited a larger team composed of all University undergrad students stemming from engineering Applied Mathematics economics and computer science from there we spent weeks researching and interviewing professionals to truly develop our idea into something with more impact and meaning and once we establish that we decided to create our very own startup company our company is called Square One and our goal is to create a web application to help connect minority homeless youth in the Chicago area with local resources with the help and support of the University my team and I are currently in the process creating the very first prototype of the app it it's truly amazing to think that our hard work and effort while still being students has the potential to create such a positive change in the world that's all from me send me back to you Alex [Music] an inspire hearing storyville all that is amazing at Illinois Tech students do more than learn they learn to do and create here you'll gain an entrepreneurial mindset that will help you become a leader in the Next Generation thanks again looking through a magnifying glass will reveal things you can only imagine and so does research at Illinois Tech students fine-tune their academic work by participating in exciting research projects and they can begin this starting in year one just see what food process engineering student teach us is doing in the lab contagious [Music] thanks Alex have you ever wondered how apples turn into apple juice no food technology is something where we transfer basic raw Mater into some of the finest food products hey everyone I am Teja suthar here at Illinois tech originally from India to advance my skill set I decided to pursue my master's degree in field of food process engineering one of the collaborative course offered here at Illinois tech the engineering program not only teaches us theoretical concept but also teaches us how to incorporate the knowledge in a practical way we have access to Institute of food safety and health a highly equipped laboratory as well as food processing plant where we can use machines like high pressure processing and other equipments to process different types of food products I have worked on some of the interesting topics verification technique edible insect and artificial milk did you know artificial meat is made in Illinois Tech's very own laboratory the lab grown meat is Created from a single animal cell and by this way we can actually produce tons of milk isn't that amazing another unique thing about Illinois tech is its partnership with the U.S Food and Drug Administration which provides a chance for students to work on special projects with an FDA scientist research position at Illinois tech are easily accessible faculty member will connect you with any research projects available and if you have any idea for research question you want to study you can go directly to the faculty member to approach them about pursuing that idea I can say that I've met good decision choosing Illinois tech for my master decay this Sim City is full of resources and provide many opportunities to make my dream come true to ulx [Music] stages it's good to see you can access seemingly endless research opportunities at Illinois tech these experiences can help you determine your career path provide you Advanced skills that set you up for a great career and your work could change the world what is better than that thanks again for sharing your story with us today take care whether you're into artificial intelligence gaming or Big Data there's no better place to study Computing than an Illinois tech here it's no surprise that students can get involved in programs that support diversity in Computing including groups for women and minorities Imani a cyber forensics and security major took her first class at Illinois tech in the University's Elevate pre-college summer program and is learning The Cutting Edge cyber skills that are preparing her to follow her passions Imani please take it away thanks Alex hey what's up y'all as a child I was drawn to learning all about computers and was extremely interested in forensics finding a program that merged both of these areas of study is exactly what I sought to do Illinois tech has always been a university that I wanted to attend because of its I.T and computer science programs as a High School freshman I knew that attending one of Illinois Tech's pre-college Elevate programs will help change the trajectory of my life after receiving my bachelor's degree in information systems I knew that I was missing a great piece forensics Illinois tech incorporates Computing across its curriculum and once I came across Illinois Tech's Masters and I.T forensics and security I knew that I have to go after this opportunity alumni Tech met my criteria of being flexible by offering graduate level Computing classes both online and on campus Illinois tech has by far exceeded my expectations with the tools and projects provided by professors I actually have fun taking a final to top it all off Illinois tech offers programs which help minority groups studying tech one program being wisest Weiss opens up opportunities for women in cyber security providing resources and connections which helps dipping into a male-dominated field feel much more obtainable trust me once I get word that Illinois tech had wises I made plans to join as a mentee between a professor is challenging us with thrilling projects like cracking codes finding hidden evidence attending trials and a support that I have through Isis I am confident that I'll be prepared to land my dream job as a cyber forensic analyst hey Alex it's your turn to crack the code I'm ready Imani though I might need your help no matter where your career is headed Computing and Technology will be part of it even if you're studying Humanities business architecture or law Illinois tech will teach you to speak the language of computing and Tech to stay a step ahead of the game so what's the secret sauce behind the creation of better products and systems that improve our lives it's design and Illinois tech is home to the Institute of Design one of the most renowned design schools in the world design student Jocelyn and her fellow classmates are practicing human-centered design in action through Hands-On projects that are solving real challenges for real clients Jocelyn it is all yours thanks for the introduction Alex before coming to The Institute of Design I was trained as someone who can be accountable for solving give them problems but ID has actually offered me lenses to look at the complex system and reflect on why we do what we do I think it's much more than a design school it is actually a supportive Community made up by a group of talented passionate and inspiring human beings who are drawn together to address the most challenging issues of our time being surrounded by this group of amazing designers and system thinkers I felt the urgent need to step out of my comfort zone earlier this year I teamed up with five other ID students and participated in the Rockman design challenge an annual business design competition with the mentorship of our experienced ID professors who were able to combine the human-centered design and business strategy to create our final proposals our proposal was to reach a new market segment through viable Innovation concepts for the biggest retail chain in Canada as an outcome we were placed second among the pull of 39 student teams across the globe grad school is not only a place for academic achievement but Career Development as well I did provide great resources to connect us with a wide range of organizations industry professionals through externships career ID workshops recruiting events and most importantly the strong and engaged Alumni network after ID I will be working as a ux designer at a global kitchen and bath company on the seven person experience team actually three of us are from The Institute of Design ID is not only a label to unlocking job opportunities but also the foundation of my confidence to make an impactful difference in my future work that's all from me Alex take it back foreign [Music] Jocelyn some of the most exciting ideas get their start at The Institute of Design at Illinois tech with innovation-minded designers from Illinois tech our future is in good hands that was fantastic thank you again for sharing your story take care what's it like to experience a world that knows no bounds at Illinois Tech students have the freedom and support to follow their passions take business administration student Ahmad he's working to launch a startup plus he's a member of the basketball team president of student cultural groups and had two great internships Ahmad says he knew Illinois tech will provide him with the best resources to pursue all his goals Ahmad [Music] thanks Alex what's up everybody when it came down to making the college decision there was no doubt I imagined being at a place with endless opportunities that's when doors open here the only business school in Chicago with the tech focus a chance to stay close to home with the Cameron scholarship and all the necessary resources to embrace my life Journey I truly believe the universe brought me to Illinois tech my academic start here exposed me to so many elements of the business world to finance marketing data analytics and much more Through Time Capital Institute inspired me to co-found the startup beyond the soul and our company has a vision to improve Physical Therapy practices and help for all through the use of wearable technology this lifestyle has prepared me to use business and Tech to leverage my passions it also has served as a way to challenge me to my core I've never wanted things to be easy at Illinois tech I've worked to add my own twist to solving the world's problems the next thing I knew I saw myself as a four-year starter on the men's basketball team leading our world languages and coaches Club as president further in my career interning at Harris Bank and NBC Sports I've applied what I've learned to every aspect of my life the art of business is never ending constantly changing propelling me for just think about what moves you because I know Illinois Tech's Innovative learning environment is the vehicle that drives me so continue to follow my story I'm at a place where there are no bounds for me to Showcase my creativity leadership and charity towards myself and every single person around me taking it back to you Alex thank you wow now you're making me feel like an underachiever mod there is definitely an art to fitting together all of life's puzzle pieces with an exceptional education mentorship and hands-on experience Illinois tech can help you shape your own big picture incredible I'm sure you all have heard of the movie Top Gun right but did you know there's a Top Gun among law students too it's an award given to the winner of an exciting competition where law students test their skills as trial attorneys Illinois tech is home to Chicago Kent College of Law one of the best law schools in the country and law student Zoe is a recent Top Gun she says Chicago Kent's combination of exceptional professors foundational education and real world experiences have helped her land her dream job foreign [Music] thanks Alex hi everyone when I was looking for a law school I had three priorities cost practical trial skills and location it was hard for me to find a law school that prioritized all three but when I Found Chicago Kent I knew I hit the jackpot Chicago Kent is in the heart of downtown Chicago and it's surrounded by top law firms from around the globe from day one I was told that I would learn practical legal skills that I could use as soon as I started working in the legal field and my professors were right I immediately learned skills like legal research and trial advocacy skills that I now use every day as a law Clerk and as a summer associate after my first year at Chicago Kent I joined the trial advocacy team and I learned how far those skills could take me Chicago Ken's team is ranked third in the country by U.S news and with good reason our eight teams are coached by practicing attorneys and sitting judges from around the country many of whom are Chicago Kent alums everything I've learned about litigation I've learned from my amazing coaches and advocacy professors I was chosen to compete in the hardest Mock Trial Competition in the country Baylor School of laws Top Gun 2021 after only having 24 hours to prepare both sides of a case by myself I managed to beat all 15 of the top advocates in the country and took home the title of Top Gun for Chicago Kent since my first year at Chicago Kent I've grown into a polished and passionate trial Advocate luckily I'll be starting as a trial Attorney At a large civil defense firm here in downtown Chicago after graduation practical skills that I learned at Chicago Kent made all the difference and I'm so proud to be a CK student that's my story back to you Alex [Music] thank you if I need an attorney I am calling you Zoe Chicago Kent College of Law is a future focused law school that prepares its students to be ready to practice on day one with a combination of foundational skills and practical experiences you'll graduate ready to hit the ground running thanks again Zoe okay it's time to talk about an education that's truly out of this world Andy is an aerospace engineering student whose passion for space exploration founded a launching pad right here at Illinois tech Amy credits her professors with preparing her to land some amazing internships including one where she worked on the largest aircraft in the world it is time for a liftoff Andy please take it away foreign [Music] thanks Alex what's up beautiful people after graduating in the 2008 recession working 10 years jobs I've hated I started volunteering at the Adler Planetarium going back to my old love of space exploration while an eternity leave I watched the Falcon 9 land on the of course I still love you drone ship and I knew I had to be part of that world Illinois tech was the only school in Chicago that offered what I wanted in aerospace engineering The Faculty here care about your success and they know who you are my professors have been incredibly understanding when issues arose with my young daughter Zoe or when I was diagnosed with cancer without my professors I wouldn't be a usra scholar a NASA space Grant recipient or a Brooke Owens fellow without them I wouldn't have worked on the largest aircraft in the world over the summer at strata launch or started working toward my private pilot license thanks to the support of this school I was able to start Illinois tech rocketry a team of students who wanted to get their hands dirty and build Rockets within six months we put up the school's first high-powered rocket we have a small space now but future students will be able to build bigger and fly higher because what's the point of carving a path if others can't follow I am all about space exploration be it building Rockets or working on Space habitats I want to be part of the future I want other moms to see what I've done and follow their dreams I want to show my daughter Zoe that not even the sky is a limit for her thanks to Illinois tech I can that's my story back to you Alex [Music] what an exciting Journey thanks Andy it's so inspiring to see how students at Illinois tech receive personalized attention and support in addition to an amazing education and access to Hands-On experiential learning opportunities talk talk take in your future to the next level absolutely incredible take care wow the future is taking shape right here in Chicago at Illinois tech thank you to all the inspiring Illinois Tech students who shared their stories with us this University really does give students so much more than an education it gives you Hands-On programs personalized mentorship access to the global resources of Chicago Plus guaranteed experiences all of this in a nationally ranked best value University an Illinois tech education really is a life plan for success if you want to elevate your future with amazing experiences experiences that will give you the 21st century skills to stand out from the competition and prepare you to innovate and Lead come check out Illinois Institute of Technology for yourself and hopefully we'll see on campus real soon cheers everyone [Music] foreign [Music] [Music] thank you
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