Since at least 1939, Afghan students have been attending the University of Illinois. Early Afghan Illini have included chemical engineers, economists, educators, geographers, mechanical engineers, physicists, politicians, and student leaders too. Read on to learn about more early Afghan Illini!
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The Student Life and Culture Archives periodically publishes blog posts highlighting the experiences of University of Illinois students from around the world.
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