Moving into a dormitory for the first time is the one thing on many freshmen’s list of “stressful yet exciting things to do” in their young lives. When compiling the things you need to bring to school,...
To maximize student safety, University Housing has modified traditional move-in procedures for fall 2020.
If you’re one of the thousands of students moving into a residence hall in the next couple...
Moving in is undoubtedly an exciting time, but in the midst of all the chaos, it’s easy to forget about important safety tips. Safety isn’t a “one and done” thing; rather, it’s important to stay...
While living in the dorms will look different this year compared to any other, you should try and take full advantage of being in the residence halls. Living in the dorms will probably be a once-in-a-lifetime...
As many students plan to move into the University dorms in the coming weeks, it is important to understand what to bring and what not to bring for your dorm experience. Living in a small shared space brings...
For most students moving into a dorm, this is the first time you will have a roommate that is not a part of your family. A good chunk of students will have a random roommate or be will rooming with someone...
COVID-19 will force students to find ways to adapt to changes that keep everyone safe in the campus community. Some of the most significant changes will be made within the dining halls. Dining halls are...
I was always advised not to study in my dorm or my bedroom. I was told that my living space and my workspace should be kept separate from each other. I've always kept this at the back of my mind and eventually...
With the coming semester bringing students a hybrid method of learning, it’s bound to be an exciting, confusing and entirely new experience for all students. Moving into a new dorm or apartment is bound...
As August begins to wind down into the beginning of the semester, getting new school supplies is one of the first steps many students take when preparing for the new year. When living in a dorm for the...
Editors note: The photo in a previous version of this article was misrepresentation of the story. The Daily Illini Regrets this error.
There’s something about staying in on a weekend night that stresses...
Nobody likes a smelly roommate. Nobody likes a smelly anything, really, but while you might have been willing to sacrifice a few social interactions in favor of skipping a shower or two back home, the...
