University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Top Questions

The worst thing about this campus is arguably the sheer size. While I enjoy attending a large campus, it can be overwhelming for many people. As for size, the Greek system is incredibly large here at UIUC yet can often be too exclusive.

Either the overwhelming Greek system or the fact that there is nothing to do but drink. I mean, you only have to be 19 to get into the bars there, making it almost impossible NOT to drink. And the Greek system is extremely overpowering on campus so you feel obligated to go Greek or go home.

The isolation. University of Illinois is in a small micro-city; there is not much around except for the university itself and a small town near it. Coming from Chicago, that shift will be different. In Chicago, you can never be bored; something is always happening everywhere and there is always a constant flow of people and activities. At Urbana-Champaign, the life will be more quiet and slower. That will be a big adjustment.

The worst thing about my school is the prejudices that come from students based on race, sex, religion, and/or sexual orientation and identity. Many students tend to interact with those in the same racial or ethnic category because they tend to reject or underestimate anybody who doesn't think or look like them. Races and ethnicities remain divided, with the minorities remaining minorities in most social groups. U of I tries to make a safe living environment for these people, but only succeed in promoting further prejudices.

The worst thing I consider about my school is the lack of preparation/engagement with actual companies. To me, this is a nationwide collegiate problem. In my major, I wish to have representatives from companies (ranging from small to large) come in and explain what it takes to make it in the real world (socially, mentally, intellectually), specifically in regards to their company. There needs to be more recruiting done by companies. I've learned it's not really about what you know but more of who you know. Shift more focus on how to build connections and relationships.

I would say that the worst thing about UIUC is the segregation in race and ethnicity. The disproportionately large amount of Asian students on campus demonstrates the obvious distinction in race and ethnicity on campus. The whole school isn't necessarily segregated in all schools and departments, but the majority of people would say that our school was very segregated.

Most University of Illinois students love their school. It is highly ranked with a beautiful campus and satisfying professional and social outlets. But pretty much every student has the same gripe: the price tag. Our degrees are very useful and highly regarded, but they are also a pretty receipt bearing a huge price. The total estimated in state costs are between $29,000-$34,000. This is one of the highest in state fees for a public university in the country. It's a great school, but it's ultimately up to the individual if it is worth the cost.

So big. Not enough emphasis on socializing within each individual college to network.

I am not sure what is the wrost thing about my school because I love it there, but if I had to choose for me I think it would have to be finding a job. But I think I haven't really found a job because it conflicted a lot with my schedule.

The worst thing that I have found about the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is that there is an extremely large list of things that you can become involved with. This may seem like a good thing, and someday I am certain that it will be. However, at this time right now in my career, I want to be involved in everything that I can, and that is just not something that can be done. You have to be in a few clubs and do a lot--not in a lot of clubs and do a little.