Illinois State University

Illinois State University offers students a high-quality university experience at affordable prices. With a main campus located in Bloomington-Normal, the university is less than 300 km from Chicago and St. Louis. Thanks to its high quality of life, reasonable cost of living and low unemployment rate, Illinois State University has been ranked among the Top 5 Best Small College Towns in America by College Values Online.

The vibrant and inclusive campus hosts more than 20,000 students, including international students from 74 countries. Aside from top-notch programs and great faculty support, students at Illinois State University can take advantage of the numerous internships and employment opportunities in Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis.

#65 in Best Value Schools (U.S. News & World Report 2024)

Accepted Programmes

  • International Foundation Year

Laraib Haider

Academic Support

Laraib Haider is part of the Academic Support team at Alvis Pathway, where she contributes to academic operations, policy development, and institutional coordination. Her work focuses on ensuring consistency, compliance, and quality across internal processes that support both students and partners.

Laraib holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master of Management from the University of Calgary. She brings practical experience from the higher education sector, having worked in Human Resources at the University of Calgary, where she developed a strong foundation in academic administration, stakeholder engagement, and policy-driven workflows.

At Alvis Pathway, Laraib supports the development and standardisation of academic documents, internal marketing content, and operational procedures. She is committed to enhancing institutional alignment and delivering a cohesive academic experience that reflects Alvis Pathway’s values and strategic goals.