Since at least 1909, Syrian students have been attending the University of Illinois. Early Syrian Illini have included agricultural engineers, civil engineers, coaches, dentists, electrical engineers, and medical doctors too. Read on to learn about early Syrian Illini!
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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