Madeline Belland
Madeline Belland, MA
Academic Advisor
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Pronouns |
she/her/hers |
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Hometown |
La Crosse, WI |
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Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts in English and Philosophy |
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Graduate |
Master of Arts in English |
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What’s one highlight from your first semester of college? |
A highlight from my first semester in college was learning how to navigate public transit with my roommates! We had a super fun time getting to different restaurants and shops using Chicago’s public transit system. |
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What do you wish you’d known when you started college? |
When I started college, I wish I knew that not everything had to be figured out right away. I started out wanting to be a lawyer, but I could not be happier with where I ended up. |
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What do you like about advising first and second year students? |
I love advising first and second year students because I get to support them through big life transitions. I love that first and second year students are just starting to experience a field they are interested in and letting their passions develop. |
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What’s your favorite thing about Loyola? |
My favorite thing about Loyola is the 4+1 programs offered by our Graduate School. I was able to complete my master’s degree shortly after finishing undergrad, which helped me build great relationships with professors and stand out in future job applications. |
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What’s your favorite thing about Chicago? |
My favorite things about Chicago are all the local bookstores and coffee shops. Try checking out RoscoeBooks and Common Cup if you ever have a chance! |
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What do you like to do in your spare time? |
In my spare time, when I’m not nose deep in a book or reviewing one on GoodReads, I love to bake treats, volunteer for PAWS Chicago, and play board games with my partner. |
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Pronouns |
she/her/hers |
|
Hometown |
La Crosse, WI |
|
Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Arts in English and Philosophy |
|
Graduate |
Master of Arts in English |
|
What’s one highlight from your first semester of college? |
A highlight from my first semester in college was learning how to navigate public transit with my roommates! We had a super fun time getting to different restaurants and shops using Chicago’s public transit system. |
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What do you wish you’d known when you started college? |
When I started college, I wish I knew that not everything had to be figured out right away. I started out wanting to be a lawyer, but I could not be happier with where I ended up. |
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What do you like about advising first and second year students? |
I love advising first and second year students because I get to support them through big life transitions. I love that first and second year students are just starting to experience a field they are interested in and letting their passions develop. |
|
What’s your favorite thing about Loyola? |
My favorite thing about Loyola is the 4+1 programs offered by our Graduate School. I was able to complete my master’s degree shortly after finishing undergrad, which helped me build great relationships with professors and stand out in future job applications. |
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What’s your favorite thing about Chicago? |
My favorite things about Chicago are all the local bookstores and coffee shops. Try checking out RoscoeBooks and Common Cup if you ever have a chance! |
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What do you like to do in your spare time? |
In my spare time, when I’m not nose deep in a book or reviewing one on GoodReads, I love to bake treats, volunteer for PAWS Chicago, and play board games with my partner. |