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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...