University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Top Questions

U of I is well known, and having a degree from it really helps graduates in the real career world. Many companies come to the University to find future employees and provide internships for students. The University is diverse and very accepting of different students. The professors are the best in their fields and provide the quality education U of I is known for. Students also understand why each one is here, to learn and to progress, and therefore help one another in their classes. Many services are provided for the success of students, such as tutoring and office hours.

It's in the cornfields.

The University of Illinois has one of the best library systems in the country and also has plentiful computer labs and internet access. The computers that I use for my studio projects are loaded with up to date software for creating landscape plans and 3-D models, which was very important to me. All of the computers have internet access and private servers for different majors allow for plentiful storage space and an easy way to transfer electronic files.

It's simple, at the University of Illinois, there is something for everyone.

It was the biggest one I looked at and the farthest away from home. It had the most options.

This school is very focused on academics yet still has great sports programs and night life for students. It's a great mix of being social and getting an education.

It's a Big 10 school, which has a unique feel, and there's a sense of unity despite the differences between the colleges (ex: Engineering, Business, Liberal Arts and Sciences)

The overall quality of each of the programs offered here are unmatched in the midwest, and equal with many prestigious universities around the country. Regardless of what a student intends to study, a degree in that field from this university will lead to success. Beyond this, it doesn't feel like "the middle of nowhere" as many people would choose to describe central Illinois. Instead, it is a community that is existent because of the university, which allows the mix of culture and academia to drive an experience that isn't available at other campuses.

Because it is so large there are an endless amount of opportunities for all types of people and interests. You can't find a niche here!

I wasn't THRILLED about going to UIUC at first, because it's a state school and I knew a lot of people there, but it turned out way better than I could have imagined. The Illini Tradition is fantastic. The people are a community. It's competitive, but fun because you feel like you always have to give your all in academics. There is also a ton to do, not necessarily involving alcohol. Overall, it's better than other colleges because it feels more like a community, even after you graduate.