As high school comes to an end, and even before that, students are looking forward to their transition to college. For me, going to a small school all my life made me even more ecstatic to come to the University of...
Author - Nisha
Finding Your Niche in College Starts with Finding You
Transitioning to college is a really exciting time, but sometimes it can be really difficult. Trying to find a place where you feel “at home” can make this time even more stressful. Know Yourself I have felt...
Fun things to do while bored this summer
Do you ever have those days where you’re just bored out of your mind? That’s normal, but I’m here to suggest some things to do to shake off the boringness. Here’s a list! Leave your living space! ~ What are you...
Summer in “Chambana”
Hi everyone! I hope everyone finished their semester strong and has a great summer planned. As a student staying in Champaign over the summer, I have noticed that Campustown becomes a little empty and fairly quiet...
Campus Resources 101
Hello everyone! I hope everyone is having a great semester! As this semester comes to an end, it might be a good time to reiterate all of the amazing resources that are available to students on campus. These resources...
Maintaining Mental Health in College
Over half of the world’s population is struggling with some type of mental health issue. Some people get anxiety before tests, others have seasonal depression. Some actively get help for a diagnosed mental health...
Five Ways to Prepare for Exams, Stressful Weeks
At this moment you could be studying, cramming, reading, etc. but honestly, I’m glad you’re willing to take the time to read this in order to help with future exams! During my 1.5 semesters at Illinois, here are some of...
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...
Why 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...
Reflecting 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...
Benefits 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...
