Category - Campus Life

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...

When speaking to prospective students about the university, they will often ask what the best part my Illinois college experience has been. For me, the most rewarding and exciting aspect of attending UIUC has been...

August 20th, 2019 Today is the day I moved to college, the day I started a new chapter of my life. Today is the day I moved to college, the day I left my hometown for a fresh start. Today is the day I grew up a bit...

The day you have been counting down towards for eighteen years is finally here: Move-In Day. Whether it is into a University-owned Residence Hall or a Private-Certified Residence Hall, today is filled with lots of...

Before starting at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), I was most fearful about one thing: making friends. While this fear is probably the most common among new students, living in Weston’s Living...

We know. Packing is already hard enough as it is when going on a short trip or week-long vacation, let alone heading off to college for nine months. Not only do you have to pack room essentials and added décor to...

During my freshman and sophomore years, I lived in Busey-Evans Residence Hall with my still-current roommate.  We decided on Busey (one side of the residence hall) on kind of a whim. If I’m being honest, I didn’t...

It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for: You finally get to live on your own! But on the inside, you’re secretly panicking, and questions are racing through your head. How do I choose which residence hall to live in...

College is an amazing time for so many students for a variety of reasons. The environment and structure of college often create an abundance of new experiences and opportunities all year long while also connecting...

I didn’t realize how much I missed living at college until I started writing this post. Thinking about all the friends that I made and all the opportunities I had during my first year of college has made me realize just...

Anyone else have parents that never let them redecorate their room? I did! When I moved into campus housing, I had my first opportunity to decorate my room from the ground up. As a veteran reader of the Magnolia...

Before arriving on campus as a freshman, I was thinking of methods that could help me remember my journey at the university. I thought of getting a box and putting items that represent small memories that I would be...

To follow up on a post from October, Welcome to My Book Club, I have two more exceptional books that every incoming freshman should read. These page turners will keep you captivated, keep you on your toes, and keep you...

For the majority of my time in college, I haven’t done a great job of eating breakfast. Now, I know—I know—breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But I just always found myself rushing getting ready to go to...

Although my classes have been going great, it’s nice that we’re about to go on spring break. The first half of this semester has been a steady stream of busy days and hard work—I’m in dire need of a...