Congratulations! You’ve been admitted to Illinois, and now it’s time to find a place to live. Depending on how many credit hours you transfer to the university, there are many options for you to choose from...
Category - Campus Life
College is more than a degree. It’s your life for 4 years, and a lot can happen in that time! That’s why our students so often talk about their everyday lives. We hope you enjoy their stories, both big and small.
LoganA Week in the Life
Greetings fellow students! When I was applying to college, I didn’t really know where I wanted to go, but I definitely thought about what goes on during a college student’s day. I mean, the minimum...
AlexandraBalancing Act
College can be one of those weird experiences where we feel like we’re fully grown and ready to take the final steps into going out into adulthood. However, I quickly found out that wasn’t the case; there are so...
MichaelIt’s Spring Time!
Hello, friends. When I originally started writing this post, it was a beautiful day outside with sun and cheer. It’s not like that anymore. There is snow again, and I have to wear my puffy jacket everywhere...
JulissaFirst Semester of College Reflection
As I walked through the glossy hotel lobby, I hastened to the front desk to print next year’s housing forms before the upcoming deadline. My sense of urgency contrasted with the twinkling Christmas trees, the grand...
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StevenHow to Choose Your Residence Hall 101
For those who have decided to accept your admittance to Illinois, first off, congratulations, you made the right choice! The next step is looking into your future living situation. There is a wide variety of residence...
KripaOde to Alma
Oh! Alma, you illustrious figure, set in bronze, Your gentle hands poised, outstretched, Ready to call upon Those yearning to inscribe their names; etched space Into the University, its grandeur’d walls echoing with...
Roomie Questionaire
As high school seniors are starting to narrow down their options for college, I thought this would be a good time to write about finding a compatible roommate. I’ve listed some questions below that might help...
NishaWhy Returning to Chambana Is Amazing…
Going home for break is extremely exciting. After focusing on academics for four months straight, it’s nice to wind down and drink some hot cocoa while watching Christmas movies and snuggling with your siblings on the...
Student Squirrel Stories
At Illinois, we love Squirrel Appreciation Day because we love our squirrels. For the last 119 years, the Illinois campus has been home to a friendly and bold population of squirrels. Former university president Andrew...
ZoeFinding the Perfect Housing Option for You
Hello, Illini! Now that you have accepted your offer of admission to Illinois (yay!!!), I am sure you are making your way through your Admitted Student Checklist—housing included. With this blog, my hope is to answer...
KaitlynReflecting on my First Semester of College
Happy Holidays, everyone! I can’t believe it’s already December and that I have officially completed my first semester of college. Coming into my freshman year, I had many expectations. While many of those were met, I...
Tips for Transfer Students
I’d like to apologize for my lengthy absence from blogging! The end of last semester required my full attention and then I left campus for winter break! I’m back on campus now for my last semester of...
TonyDe-stressing During Finals
This time of year, students and professor alike are feeling the stress of final exams. Believe me, this semester has been hectic to say the least. It is easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of academia, but it is just...
RachelBenefits of a Paper Planner
Hi guys! I’m sorry I’ve been so MIA lately…Midterms are something new for me since I’m a freshman so I’ve been dedicating a lot of my time toward studying. This post will be shorter than normal, but I hope it’s still a...
Gobble, gobble!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family! This is one of my favorite holidays because of all the good food that everyone gets to eat. And speaking of food, I thought it would be appropriate...
Eastern Long Lions vs. Yuen Long FC Match Report
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong — You don’t end up at a Hong Kong Premier League match by accident. There is no place to purchase match tickets online, and when you call the league’s ticketing office it comes back as a wrong...
The First Snow of 2018!
Today marks the first snowfall in Champaign-Urbana for the 2018 year! While some will choose to bundle up and stay inside with their hot chocolate (a perfectly fine choice), there are so many activities in Champaign...
Welcome, Dads!
There’s nothing quite like Dads Weekend at the University of Illinois. Family from near and far gather on campus in celebration for Illini football, great food, and a lifetime of memories. Here are a few of my...
