Hometown: Fox Lake, Illinois
Majors: Political Science and Legal Studies
Future Plans: Attend law school

Diana Ibarra chose the University of Illinois Springfield because of its “close proximity to the capitol and affordable price.” On campus, she is a co-head delegate for Model Illinois Government, a member of the Necessary Steps Mentoring Program, Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society and Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. She is also a Spanish language case translator and policy tracker for the Illinois Innocence Project at UIS. “What I like most about UIS is how excellent and engaging the professors are in both departments I am in,” she said. “They challenge me in ways that have been enriching.” Following graduation from UIS, she plans to attend law school and study international law.

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