“Reputation” is a word with many layers; while not quite the mouthful that the “University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign” is, it carries a similar feeling of importance, a sense of permanence, and maybe even a...
Category - Academics
You can only learn so much from reading. Get a closer look at what academic life is like at Illinois from people who have actually been there! From honors programs and research to specific classes and projects, our students have lots of experiences to share.
What Kind of Engineer Should I Be? Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Aerospace Engineering, and Systems Engineering & Design
If you’ve read our last engineering blog post, you already know that there are all kinds of engineering majors. But here’s the thing: We haven’t covered them all yet. That’s right—you have even more engineering...
Exploring Japan House and the Japanese Arts & Aesthetics Minor at UIUC
Japan House has been a cornerstone of UIUC’s campus since it was founded in the 1960s. After taking over in 2011, Director Jennifer Gunji-Ballsrud, alongside Education and Engagement Specialist Diana Liao and...
Biological vs. Chemical Engineering and More: What Kind of Engineering is Right for You?
Hello, future engineer. Maybe you’ve always known this was your dream career, or maybe you’re just now doing some research into the subject. Either way, at some point you’ve probably had the realization that engineering...
Best Study Tips for College
Hooray, studying! Everybody’s favorite college activity (said no one ever)! But whether we like it or not, studying is a big part of finding success in college. So, whether you’re looking for ways to shake up your study...
Business Majors and Majors Similar to Business
So you’re interested in business! Good choice. Deciding that you want to study business probably sounded very straightforward … until you studied UIUC’s course catalog. “Hang on,” you might think...
What Does It Mean to Be an Undeclared Major?
When you start out at UIUC, you want to make sure you’ve found the major that’s just right for you. You may feel a lot of pressure to pick a major immediately, but if you need a little more time and experience before...
Get to Know Computer Science (and Majors Similar to Computer Science!)
It’s okay to admit it: It’s not always obvious what you’ll study in a certain major, especially when it shares similarities with other majors. What’s the difference between data science and information systems? What’s a...
Making the Switch: How to Navigate Switching Majors
In college, there are many avenues and ways for you to explore different areas of interest, fields, and ideas. Sometimes the prospect of changing your major or area of study can be scary, but I am going to offer some...
Why I Chose UIUC for Social Work
Choosing what you want to study can be a daunting task, but choosing where you want to study can be 100x more difficult. Luckily for me, I knew exactly what I wanted to study. Unluckily for me, I did not have a single...
Overcoming Burnout for Finals Season
At this point in the semester, students are faced with so many different challenges and stressors. On top of it all, so many students are feeling burned out and exhausted. Here are a few things to try that’ll help...
How to Register for Classes Like a Pro
It doesn’t seem right, but it’s already time to register for next semester’s courses! If you feel overwhelmed and aren’t sure where to start, I’m going to share some of the strategies...
Learning How to Effectively Study: College Edition
Is it easier said than done? In all honesty, I learned how to effectively study in college. Even then, it took me multiple trials and errors to find the best way for me. Studying in high school wasn’t necessary...
A Day in the Life of a Communication Senior
Wednesday Morning On Wednesdays, my first class begins at 10:00 A.M. Since I live a bit of a distance away from campus, I have an alarm that routinely wakes me up at 8:35 A.M. each Wednesday. After staring at my ceiling...
Any Communication Majors? Don’t All Speak at Once
So, do you talk a lot? Personally, yes, and I’m not ashamed. However, this isn’t the basis of communication. Communication, verbal or non-verbal, is all about critically thinking and applying this critical...
A Freshman’s Lesson in Time Management
Finding the Right Balance It’s been around four weeks since I started my journey here at Illinois. Classes are starting to get into their core content, and things are starting to ramp up. During all of this, I realize...
Fall in Love with Your Perfect Major
What do you enjoy in life? My freshman year of college was the best. A new environment, new people, new activities, and a sense of freedom. Choosing to be a Communication major was easy because of one simple thing: I...
Undergraduate Research at Illinois
My plans after Illinois are to attend graduate school and do research in Astronomy. Because of this, I’ve tried to involve myself in as much research as possible at Illinois. For those of you wanting to be STEM...
The Most Fun Classes to Take at University of Illinois
The best change from high school to college is the amount of opportunities you have. No longer are you stuck taking a math class you don’t like or an English class that you were forced into; here at the U of I...
Getting Involved with Research: At-Home Edition
When I decided to stay home this year, I automatically assumed it would mean saying goodbye to some of the incredible opportunities on campus. It turned out that this was not the case at all! I had more time to get...
