Category - Campus Life

Have you found yourself wondering where some new study spots could be? Do you want to find new places for adventures with your friends? Here are some of the “hidden gems” of UIUC and the Champaign-Urbana community that...

Even though Coronavirus has drastically changed most of the things we do, it still is possible to have fun on campus. There are many things that you can do for fun that still involve being safe and responsible during...

One of the perks of University Housing is the flexibility of the meal plan. Rather than being confined to one dining hall, you have the option of choosing the location that best fits in your busy schedule. With almost...

This year is unlike any other. There are so many factors that are keeping spirits down, but one bit of normalcy returns this weekend: Halloween. Luckily, UIUC and the greater Champaign-Urbana community are offering...

Dealing with school online can be a lot to handle. Daily routines can get repetitive; time will fly by, and next thing you know, it’s already 10 PM. That’s why it’s important to expand your activities...

One great thing about living on campus is that you have the freedom to do pretty much whatever you want with your living space. There are no parents to tell you what you can or can’t have in your room! During my...

In my humble opinion, fall is the greatest season of the whole year. The gorgeous scenery, stunning color palette, and the yummy treats all come together to make fall so spectacular! Here’s a comprehensive list of fall...

The University of Illinois offers hundreds of different ways to get involved around campus. One of the most accessible of these is Greek life. From raising money for national organizations, to fostering lifelong...

We, as a campus community, are all living through a very interesting time together. Even though this new reality has created many different challenges for us, Illinois has done their very best to help keep everyone safe...

This semester is a weird one for sure. You’re probably swamped with Zoom meetings, online class websites, and a million emails. Joining a student-run organization could be the last thing on a lot of your minds...

Whether you are at home right now or you’re living here on campus, spending this amount of time on our computers on Zoom calls and working on homework can be draining. Coming into the semester, I was unsure of whether...

For students working extra hard to maintain social distancing guidelines, it’s been really difficult to build friendships.  Let’s admit it: Zoom meetings aren’t the most ideal way to make friends. It’s hard...

For most students, whether you’re on campus or at home this year, the majority of classes are online. The same goes for RSOs, clubs, events, and other activities, so if you’re freshman this year, like me, or...

When most of our classes are online and our social interactions are limited, it is easy to fall into the trap of wanting to stay in our pajamas all day, go to class in bed, and finding yourself desiring to turn on...

It can be hard to make an informed decision about where to grow, learn, and study. The process can be exhausting, as there are various factors to explore when visiting universities to make an informed decision...

Quarantine and self-isolation is definitely hard. You’re stuck in your room, with nothing to do but go on your laptop or watch TV. Don’t get me wrong – binge watching Netflix shows is a great way to...

As our world was turned upside down nearly six months ago, exercise was something that seemed inconceivable. In light of these events, I would need to establish a new routine. With governors declaring stay-at home...

We’re living in a world right now where something changes every hour, quite literally. There are more unknowns than there are knowns, and we are being challenged, as college students, to somehow navigate these rocky...

With the start of the fall semester, it’s understandable that a lot of college students returning to campus are excited for a change of scenery and seeing their friends. However, with COVID-19 policies still in...

March 13th, 2020 Today is the day I returned home from college, the day I realized my freshman year had been severed. Today is the day I returned home from college, the day I yearned would never arrive. Today is the day...