DevUp Scholars: Community Impact Reflection (Pre-College)

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

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Program: Pre-College — DevUp Scholars (Elective and Optional)
Time: 1–2 hours

Requirement: Write community impact reflection + campus engagement plan
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

Pre-College Pioneer
DevUp Scholar
Community Leader

How to Complete

Reflect

Document your community impact

Analyze

Social justice + STEM connections

Plan

Campus engagement strategy

Submit

500-word reflection + plan

💡 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.