Linda Devlin:
CLASS OF 1980
Conant High SchoolClass of 1980
Hoffman estates, IL
Western Illinois UniversityClass of 1984
Macomb, IL
Oak Park River Forest High SchoolClass of 1980
Oak park, IL
Longfellow Elementary SchoolClass of 1976
Oak park, IL
Linda's Story
School
If I knew then what I know now, I would have done things differently back in the day.
If I had the chance to go back, I would find ways to make the most of the experience, including getting involved in more extra-curricular activities and studying harder.
I realize now that it was my choice whether to make the experience positive or negative, and unfortunately, my foresight was very limited at the time.
I have to say, however, that I did manage to make up for it in college, where I basically had a blast!!
College
I have nothing but great memories about my college experience at Western Illinois University. Being away from home, I felt a great sense of freedom and formed many solid friendships.
I don't believe I missed a Friday ...Expand for more
happy hour the entire time I was there (which isn't necessarily a good thing)! At the time, the places to be for happy hour were The Gin Mill and The Regulator, both of which I was a card carrying member.
After the first year, I started taking my courses seriously. I brought up my GPA, and made the Dean's List my senior year.
I had no idea, at the time, what I wanted to do with my life. I was too busy living in the moment. As a result, I am now working in a different field than my major at Western. I think I needed college just as much for the life experience as the education.
Would I study harder and be more focused, if I could do it all again?...Probably, but I wouldn't have traded the social opportunities I had at Western for anything!
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