Samantha Ruiz is a junior studying political science and communication. She heard about the internship program from a classmate who was also an ATLAS intern, and after seeing an advertisement for it in a classroom, she applied! Samantha interns as a Communication Specialist for Technology Services. She creates social media content and writes and publishes a written article for the Tech Services website on a monthly basis. She is currently working on social media content related to faculty research. She is also writing a blog-style piece for newly admitted freshman on what to expect from remote learning at Illinois. Samantha has developed professional communication skills, improved her interviewing skills, and learned how to create social media content for a brand. She's learned a lot about team building as well! Samantha hopes to go to law school after graduation but has not decided what type of law she wishes to pursue. Finally a random fun fact - she can whistle almost any tune she hears on television, film or in music!