Carol Hoffman:  

After finishing some very fun (but not very academically productive) years at Prospect High, I began my college career spanning 4 schools in four years, which was a wonderful journey. After following my friends to Illinois State for a year (anyone remember Chris Corporon?), the education was good, but the rest just wasn't a great fit. However, ISU had a great study abroad program, so spent a year at school in France, traveled a lot, and figured out what I wanted from life. Returned to Chicago, made some much needed money as a cocktail waitress and baggage handler at O'Hare while attending U.of I. in Chicago, then transferred to Indiana U. 1/78. Perfect school! Met my husband there, graduated in poli sci, worked as a union negotiator, non-profit director, and had my 2 kids. Needed to make more money (yes, its a th...Expand for more