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Student Stories

Real students. Real stories.

College is a season of big questions, new friendships, and life-changing moments. These are the stories students have shared.

Carmella Anderson

“CODE was the first place I felt like I could be honest about my doubts. Nobody judged me. They just walked with me.”

Carmella Anderson

Political Science · CODE Leader

Lake Crowell

“I thought leadership was about being in charge. Here I learned it is about serving and investing in people.”

Lake Crowell

Mechanical Engineering · CODE Leader

Matthieu Brutus

“I met my best friends here. Like, the kind of friends who actually know you and still show up.”

Matthieu Brutus

Biological Sciences · CODE Leader

Andrew McClendon

“I never thought I could lead. But someone believed in me before I believed in myself. Now I am investing in others.”

Andrew McClendon

Software Engineering · CODE Leader

Cydney Liebenberg

“Nobody told me college would be this hard. But Team United showed up, prayed for me, and pointed me to Jesus. That made all the difference.”

Cydney Liebenberg

Rehabilitation Sciences · UIC Swim and Dive

Emma Gumont

“Team United strengthened my faith, helped me find my identity beyond my sport, and gave me the courage to lead others.”

Emma Gumont

Business Management · UIC Softball

Julia Thomson

“Through Team United, I’ve grown spiritually, mentally, and physically while learning how my faith connects to my sport and everyday life.”

Julia Thomson

Biochemistry · UIC Women Soccer

Ethan Murphy

“Team United helped me grow in my faith, find Christian community, and discover my identity beyond my sport.”

Ethan Murphy

Software Engineering · UIC Track and Field

Bella DeMateo

“I now lead my own Bible study and have found a family through Tuesday Fellowship.”

Bella DeMateo

Education · Tuesday Fellowship

Sofi Guevera

“God’s goodness and love are so evident when I’m surrounded by my brothers and sisters in Christ on Tuesday nights.”

Sofi Guevera

Psychology · Tuesday Fellowship

Yordi Chavez

“Because of Campus Outreach, I started devoting my life to God and building a stronger relationship with him.”

Yordi Chavez

Architecture · Tuesday Fellowship

Josiah Himatay

“Beginning college I was not chasing God at all. Being introduced to Tuesday Fellowship has been one of the best things for my life and soul so far.”

Josiah Himatay

Computer Engineering · Tuesday Fellowship

Your Story

Your story matters too.

Every student has a story. Whether you are just exploring faith or ready to lead, there is a place for you here.