Reflect on your DevUp community impact and plan how to extend that influence as an Illinois Tech student. Lead from experience.
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DevUp Scholars: Community Impact Reflection
Elevate Pre-College · DevUp Scholars Enrichment
Time: 1–2 hours
Verification: 500-word reflection + engagement plan submission
🎓 DevUp Scholars Enrichment · Elevate Pre-College · Optional
🎓 DevUp Scholars · Social Justice Through STEM · Chicago’s South Side
About This Requirement
DevUp Scholars are empowered to influence peers and their school communities through student-led events. As you transition to Illinois Tech, this reflection asks you to document your community impact, articulate what you’ve learned about social justice through STEM, and create a plan for extending that influence on campus. Connect with Chicago Difference initiatives, community service orgs, and mentorship programs.
Badge Progress
DevUp Scholar
Community Leader
How to Complete
💡 Pro Tip: Your South Side community impact story is uniquely powerful. Illinois Tech values students who give back. This reflection can become your personal statement for scholarships, leadership positions, and graduate school.