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.

100 Things to Do Before You Graduate UIUC

Whether you’re an avid purveyor of all that Urbana-Champaign has to offer or an eager new arrival looking to ensure you get the most out of your time at the university, we’ve got plenty of options for you. Check out the...

How to Find a College Roommate

Congratulations! You’ve accepted your offer of admission at your dream school, and you’re eager to get all of your ducks in a row before move-in day. One of the tasks you’ll have to tackle is signing up for housing...

Diversity & Inclusion at UIUC

Wherever you go to college, you deserve to be yourself. Everyone has a right to equality and respect, and no one should feel marginalized or unsafe in their surroundings. Period. That’s why the University of...

Things to Do in Champaign-Urbana

Whether you grew up across the world or on the other side of Green Street, you’ll find things to do in Champaign-Urbana to keep you busy and distract you from your homework as necessary. Yearly Happenings Champaign...

We Asked 101 Students: What Makes UIUC Special?

If you’ve spent any time at all exploring UIUC, you know we have something unique to offer that no other university can match. But you don’t have to take our word for it; we asked 101 University of Illinois Urbana...

The Best UIUC RSOs You’ve Never Heard Of

You expect intramural sports and study groups when you go to college; that’s your standard college extracurricular experience. But what about robot fights? Opportunities to go rollerblading past midnight? Quidditch...

How to Find a College Club for You

You’ve made it to campus. Your schedule is set, you’ve moved into your residence hall, had an awkward conversation about sharing the mini fridge with your roommate, and you’re ready to make the most of your semester...

Professional and Service Fraternities at UIUC

If you’ve looked into UIUC before you know that there are literally thousands of organizations that you can join on campus. There are so many different clubs and groups that you can associate with on campus...

Top Campus Coffee Shop Vibes

As finals season approaches, you might find yourself wanting to study or relax away from your room. If you’re looking for a little treat and a cozy vibe, look no further! Here’s my personal ranking of the...

Here’s Your Much-Needed Semester Check-In

How are you feeling? It’s that point of the semester where everything is starting to move at a fast pace. Honestly, it’s only going to move faster after Thanksgiving break because it will go straight into...

Best Places to Visit Around C-U!

It’s almost Fall Break and it can seem lonely to be in Champaign if all your friends are going home for the week. What do you do on a college campus that’s nearly empty? Here is a list of 4 scenic places around...

Let’s Get Festive on Campus!

Get excited, it’s the holiday season! Yet, you’re probably still swamped with schoolwork and midterms. The season can definitely feel much different on campus than at home. All the traditions you grew up doing with your...

Tips for Traveling Around Campus

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...

Adjusting 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...

Dear 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...