As a senior in high school, choosing which university you are going to can be a very difficult decision. There are many factors to consider before making the decision that’s right for you, whether it be about campus culture, location, or opportunities offered.
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Kamila, an LAS student student studying English, reflects on her time at Illinois
LAS student shares three reasons why she loves majoring in Statistics at Illinois
LAS graduate Riley Masterson reflects on her time at UIUC
LAS student Manuel Fernandez reflects on three things he's gained at UIUC.
To combat my stress levels regarding choosing which university to attend, I began visiting all the schools I was accepted to. I was lucky enough to have a friend already attending UIUC, so I made plans to stay with her for a weekend to aid in my decision-making process.
My decision to move from Chicago to a campus town like Champaign came with many worries; however, after spending time on campus I realized those worries were just misconceptions.
In observation of National Stress Awareness Day, we asked LAS students, "What is your favorite place on campus to de-stress?" Read what they had to say.
To celebrate National Arts & Humanities Month in October, we asked students studying the humanities "What is your favorite moment related to your major?" Here's what they had to say.
When I was picking between colleges, one factor I considered was the number of fun activities in the surrounding area. UIUC ended up being the perfect balance between the city and small-town lifestyles.