Now that the weather is cooling off, walking everywhere is not going to be ideal. The good news is that students can ride on the Champaign-Urbana MTD for free! Here are some tips to make your ride as smooth as possible...
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.
BrookeAdjusting to Life on Campus as a Sophomore
Ever wonder what college is actually like when you’re a sophomore and spent your first year online? All I can say is that I feel like a freshman more than last year and for those of you feeling like this...
VeronicaDear Freshman-Year Me…
As I embark on my senior year here at Illinois, I can’t help but reflect on the wild journey I’ve had thus far. Freshman year was completely normal, and so was sophomore year, for the most part. Second semester...
LaurenSoundtracking Your Year
One of my favorite things in High School was to make a playlist every single year according to what grade I was in. I am a huge fan of music, so I thought it would be interesting to document music throughout my year...
XosaA Peek into Alma’s Closet
She’s iconic, beloved, welcoming, motherly. Anyone who has stepped foot on the UIUC campus has seen her, always standing at the corner of Green and Wright. I mean how could you miss her? She’s 13 feet tall, 10,000...
Freshman Year: The Sequel
Coming onto campus this year as a sophomore, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what life on campus was like. I know my way around pretty well, couldn’t wait to revisit all of my favorite spots I had missed, and was...
Favorite Memories From Freshman Year
My freshman year at Illinois will always be a period in my life that I’ll remember fondly. Having participated in the RISE program over the summer (a new student program to help prepare incoming students for their time...
TaylorBest Photo Locations on Campus
The University of Illinois (in my humble opinion) has one of the most beautiful campuses year round! It would simply be reckless not to take advantage of its stunning scenes. Whether you’re looking for some spots that...
How RSOs can help you grow in your major
Quad Day can be so much fun! It is a great event that introduces you to the hundreds of RSOs on campus–especially when it is your first year on campus and you’re trying to explore the many different...
TobyChambana Must-Eats
First of all, I just want to say welcome and congrats to the class of ’25 admits! You are in for a very exciting next four years. One of the best parts of our campus, as I’m sure you’ve heard, is the food scene...
Tips for Living with Roommates
Living with roommates for the first time? It is one of the most joyful yet frustrating experiences of your freshman year of college. How are you feeling about it? Are you nervous, anxious, excited? All of these feelings...
KennedyMy Favorite Things About Illinois
One disadvantage about living abroad is how difficult it is to actually know what campus is like. Before I came to Illinois, I had never taken a campus tour and had no idea what Champaign was like. I wanted to write a...
FranklinSmooth Sailing: My UIUC Vaccine Experience
In general, I personally have been pretty impressed with the way Illinois has been handling the pandemic. Now that we are looking towards vaccines becoming more widespread, I was very intrigued to see how the university...
The Moment I chose Illinois
Congratulations! You’re admitted to the University of Illinois, and you’ve either chosen to accept your offer or you’re choosing between a couple schools. There’s no doubt it’s a tough decision to make, but the moment I...
My experience as an Advertising student in the College of Media
I’m a sophomore here at Illinois, and even though I’ve had two majors during my time here, both of them have been inside of the College of Media. If you aren’t familiar with college terminology yet...
NoahWhy I Chose Illinois
Making decisions can be tough; making decisions that shape your future can be stressful. While this process may be overwhelming, remember that everything you ponder and feel is for a reason. Below are just a few of the...
KaitlynHow To Deal With Quarantine Fatigue
After almost of year of being in quarantine, I for one sometimes find myself staring into space wondering what time it is, what day it is, what month it is…I think you get the picture. While in quarantine I...
Don’t Change Who You Are
Why fit in when you were born to stand out? -Dr. Seuss It may seem cheesy, but the wise words of Dr. Seuss are a reminder that, despite what is going on around us, there is nothing more important than staying true to...
Day in the Life: COVID Edition
It’s kind of weird to think that we’ve been in quarantine for nearly a year now. The last day of in-person classes almost feels like yesterday – I’m surprised by how quickly time has flown by...
Finding Your UIUC Housing Fit: University Housing vs. Private Certified Housing
To help ease the transition from home to college, first-time attending students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are required to live in university-approved housing—University Housing or Private Certified...
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