Senior Spotlight: Eunhae Yuh (BA ’26, history with a minor in secondary education)
“Throughout my time studying history at Illinois, I was pushed to think more deeply about different perspectives. I was able to take courses that highlighted marginalized groups, which reshaped my understanding of history as a whole. As a future social studies teacher, I hope to bring those perspectives into my classroom by encouraging students to look beyond the Eurocentric view of history, ask meaningful questions, think critically, and connect the past to their own lives.” - Eunhae Yuh
Awards & Internships
In her time at Illinois, Eunhae has interned at Champaign Central High School as a student teacher. She has received the Illinois for Illinois Study Abroad Scholarship, LAS Global Engagement Scholarship, has been a James Scholar since 2023, and has been on the Dean’s List since Fall 2022.
RSOs
Eunhae has been involved in numerous organizations, including serving as vice president for Save the Children Action Network, a co-political action chair for Aspiring Educators, and a programming committee member for the Illini Mentor Program.
Favorite memory
Her favorite memory was studying abroad in Prague and having the opportunity to visit historical sites and explore the city with other students!
Plans after college
Eunhae plans to pursue a career in education, teaching either middle or high school social studies.