College is a time for many to mature from adolescence to adulthood and a big part of that is learning to fulfill one’s civic duties. This campus of 40,000 operates like a little nation — it has its...
Considering the quality of education offered and the number of students who pass through this humble institution, it should come as no surprise that many of the University’s graduates have been quite...
It was, for me, one of the most anxiety-inducing parts of the transition into college: finding a roommate.
I started out wanting to live with a friend from high school, but everyone I asked said they...
On a campus this big, it’s not hard to find a cozy corner to study in. Check out these locations, but you will probably find your own favorites as the year goes on:
Caffe Paradiso
The place to be for...
You’re stepping foot on unfamiliar land — land that you know close to nothing about.
That never happened to me, I grew up in Central Illinois. I’m comfortable here. The corn, the history, the people...
This campus will provide you with most of what you need to survive the school year, but I wouldn’t forget this other stuff if I were you:
Warm coat/warm clothes
Oh, does it get cold here! And it stays...
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ou’ve been tossed from the throne of high school seniority. From a place where you knew everyone, the best cafeteria foods and you could write an essay in a night. Now you are back to the dreaded freshman...
Being a student on a Big Ten campus can seem intimidating, especially on a campus as big as the University of Illinois where class sizes can range from five to more than 600 students.
Every once in a...
While Champaign-Urbana is most famously known for the Pygmalion Music Festival and Ellnora, there are plenty of opportunities to explore venues and see local artistson a daily basis.
The Canopy Club
From...
Champaign-Urbana is constantly brimming with activities and events. There’s hardly a dull moment on this campus. Here are just five events you won’t want to miss:
The Farmer’s Market
Market at the...
Upon realizing that the deadline for your 10-page paper is fast approaching, you open a Word document to get started on it. After about a minute of staring at the blank screen, you remember that last night...
Campus life can seem overwhelming when coming to the University as an incoming freshman, and making close friendships like those you once had in high school may feel impossible with so many strangers passing...
