Service and philanthropy opportunities, for me, have always held a lot of value. Add that on to my love and passion for Illinois Basketball and you get Orange Krush. Joining the Orange Krush and being an active member...
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.
How To Get The Most Out of Your Winter Break
The wondrous winter break is finally approaching! With such a tough year beyond academics, I’m sure that many people are ready for some time to relax and get some much deserved rest (I, for one, cannot wait)...
Being an Illini Sports Fan during COVID-19
One of the major disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, was access to live sports. As a manager for the women’s volleyball team, this really threw a big wrench into my daily life. My fellow managers and...
An Unconventional Move-In Checklist
You’ve probably seen tons of posts about what you should bring to college. I know that my mom did – she had a very long list of ‘college dorm essentials’ when I first moved in. However...
How to Overcome Burnout as a Student
As the semester is coming to an end, I’ve been looking back on the progress I’ve made. For example, there were times when I didn’t have motivation or I was left feeling “stuck” by the...
How to Find a Roommate at UIUC
Having a roommate freshman year is an essential part of most people’s college experience. Whether you have heard stories that are good, bad, or anything in between, I’m going to give you suggestions on how...
Celebrating Sustainability on Campus
This past October, the University of Illinois celebrated a huge landmark for campus sustainability: the signing of the 2020 Illinois Climate Action Plan! This document, known as the iCAP for short, outlines the major...
Thank you, Illinois!
This year, especially in the holiday season, I’ve found myself feeling a little more grateful for the great University that Illinois is. Coming into Illinois as a freshman, many people tell you what a true...
Hidden Gems of UIUC
Have you found yourself wondering where some new study spots could be? Do you want to find new places for adventures with your friends? Here are some of the “hidden gems” of UIUC and the Champaign-Urbana community that...
How to have fun on campus during Covid-19
Even though Coronavirus has drastically changed most of the things we do, it still is possible to have fun on campus. There are many things that you can do for fun that still involve being safe and responsible during...
A Freshman’s View On Dining Halls
One of the perks of University Housing is the flexibility of the meal plan. Rather than being confined to one dining hall, you have the option of choosing the location that best fits in your busy schedule. With almost...
Getting in the Spooky Spirit at UIUC
This year is unlike any other. There are so many factors that are keeping spirits down, but one bit of normalcy returns this weekend: Halloween. Luckily, UIUC and the greater Champaign-Urbana community are offering...
How to Make the Most Out of Your Virtual Day
Dealing with school online can be a lot to handle. Daily routines can get repetitive; time will fly by, and next thing you know, it’s already 10 PM. That’s why it’s important to expand your activities...
Dorm and Apartment Essentials
One great thing about living on campus is that you have the freedom to do pretty much whatever you want with your living space. There are no parents to tell you what you can or can’t have in your room! During my...
Top 10 Fall Activities
In my humble opinion, fall is the greatest season of the whole year. The gorgeous scenery, stunning color palette, and the yummy treats all come together to make fall so spectacular! Here’s a comprehensive list of fall...
Why I Chose Greek Life
The University of Illinois offers hundreds of different ways to get involved around campus. One of the most accessible of these is Greek life. From raising money for national organizations, to fostering lifelong...
How Illinois is Keeping Us Safe on Campus
We, as a campus community, are all living through a very interesting time together. Even though this new reality has created many different challenges for us, Illinois has done their very best to help keep everyone safe...
Joining an RSO … Virtually!
This semester is a weird one for sure. You’re probably swamped with Zoom meetings, online class websites, and a million emails. Joining a student-run organization could be the last thing on a lot of your minds...
How to Get Involved in a Virtual World
Whether you are at home right now or you’re living here on campus, spending this amount of time on our computers on Zoom calls and working on homework can be draining. Coming into the semester, I was unsure of whether...
It’s OK To Be Lonely
For students working extra hard to maintain social distancing guidelines, it’s been really difficult to build friendships. Let’s admit it: Zoom meetings aren’t the most ideal way to make friends. It’s hard...
