Morgan
U of I is amazing and I love it! There is something for everyone.
Isabel
I have had great experiences and memories from being at U of I.
Kevin
Fuck the Chancelor, BRING BACK THE CHIEF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dana
I've said it once: COLLEGE IS WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT. Whatever you go in looking for, you'll find it. There are a million and one opportunities at the U of I. It is sooooooooooo much fun there, always something to do. I love my school, clearly.
Jamie
Just be open to anything new.
Brian
The University TRIES to put in safety procedures...like the keycard swipe ins at each dorm after 7:00 P.M. and getting into the living spaces and things like that...but in the end they end up just being a pain...if you forget your ID in your room you can get back in without any trouble...there are always people moving in and out and the keycard swipe ins really do nothing more than make you wait for someone else to come along....the Campus is very safe and you shouldn't worry about anyone breaking in but just know that their security systems are somewhat in vain.
Claire
I rushed sororities during the first month I was at school and it was a horrible decision and waste of my $40 registration fee. Not only was I told that "engineers don't belong in the Greek system" but I was also asked by multiple houses what my dad did for a living. I didn't know that was what sisterhood was about. Needless to say, I dropped out of the rush process; it's disgusting.
I wish there was more to do on campus. It is disappointing that I go to a school where the night life revolves around campus bars. By the time I actually turn 21 and can legally enter bars, I don't want to go to them because that is where I've already spent my last two years. I might sound like a loser, but it gets pretty old, pretty quick.
Bobby
GO TO CLASS! (YOUR PAYING A LOT OF MONEY FOR THAT CLASS)
GET GOOD GRADES! (IF YOU ASK FOR HELP, THE PROF WILL HELP YOU!)
AND HAVE FUN TOO! (IT IS POSSIBLE TO DO ALL THREE!!!)
Things you should remember:
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OFFICE HOURS
SEE YOUR ADVISOR OFTEN
THE BARS AREN'T GOING ANYWHERE, DONT HAVE TO GO THERE ALL THE TIME YOUR FRESHMAN YEAR - EXPLORE
THERE IS A HUGE DIVERSITY OF PEOPLE HERE... MEET THEM!
Josh
Be prepared to have a transition from high school, make time to study, and have the best four years of your life.