Author: Vikram Dewani

“Medill taught me to brave ordeals like we braved the Chicago winter. To like, comment on and share incredible stories, beyond Instagram. To look forward to every day, like we looked forward to free food on campus. To build each other up with the snap of our fingers, the way Jim Lecinski taught us. To hold onto our dreams, like we held onto our Starbucks for every 9 a.m. class. To make an impact on those around us, in whatever capacity we could and understand that when things weren’t going our way, we always had the option to pivot.”

“The experience and education I gained while at Medill was life changing and is in large part responsible for my career trajectory.”

“Medill has the best people—from faculty to staff, from alumni to classmates.  I am eternally grateful to have met, learned from, shared experiences and grown with this group of people. Coming to Medill as an international student who had just finished college and never really left my home country, they helped me get used to a new life/study style, prepared me with knowledge and skills to be competitive at work and filled me with passion to actually enjoy my career. Thank you, Medill, for all the doors you opened and the wonderfulness you presented. Happy 100th birthday!”

“Medill is special because it enhanced my skill set by helping me see things from a new perspective. It made me step outside of my comfort zone and grow. I learned from some of the best in the industry and made some great friendships. The knowledge I have gained is priceless and made me a better designer. I am so proud to be a Wildcat!”

“Through Medill, I met so many amazing professionals that inspire me day in and day out. The peer group at IMC and the wonderful faculty motivate me to be a better and more strategic thinker. Working through the client projects and coursework, I was able to sharpen my skills in various aspects of marketing. I entered the program as a student who was interested in marketing, and I graduated as a confident and curious marketer.”

“The best part of my IMC program was traveling with my classmates who became my friends during the immersions courses in South America and Singapore.”