
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.

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

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

“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

“Because of Campus Outreach, I started devoting my life to God and building a stronger relationship with him.”
Yordi Chavez
Architecture · Tuesday Fellowship

“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.
