University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Top Questions

I think UofI is unique because of its location. The UofI campus is located in sort of its own little bubble. All of the academic buildings, dorms, frats/sororities, and businesses are located in campus town but if you go off campus you can find a lot of great stuff. Champaign and Urbana have great culture. There are a many interesting restaurants, stores, and there's always something to do if you get bored with campus. Another unique feature is the alma mater. For some reason when my friends first started coming to visit me they always asked me about the alma mater. I didn't realize this statue was so well known, but apparently it is. Check it out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Alma_Mater,_Lorado_Taft.jpg.

I think UofI is unique because of its location. The UofI campus is located in sort of its own little bubble. There all of the academic buildings, dorms, frats/sororities, and businesses are located in campus town but if you go off campus you can find a lot of great stuff. Champaign and Urbana have a lot of culture. There are a lot of great restaurants, stores, and there's always something to do if you get bored with campus. Another unique feature is the alma mater. For some reason when my friends first started coming to visit me they always asked me about the alma mater. I didn't realize this statue was so well known, but apparently it is. Check it out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Alma_Mater,_Lorado_Taft.jpg.

I actually like that it's so big. That means there's a place for everyone. I went to a much smaller school for my first semester of college and I was miserable because I didn't feel like a belonged there. Here, there's somewhere everyone can belong.

The shared governance process that allows students to truly hold a position of power in university and campus decisions. By involving oneself in student govermment, the campus committee system, or other active student groups, one immediately assumes the potential to change the campus or university as a whole. No limit is imposed on the effect one student, or a colllective, may have. Faculty and administrators alike are both willing and excited to work with students to better the campus and the university in all matters academic, social, and cultural. It's truly a unique and incredible aspect of the UofI.

The best thing about my school is the competition that goes around. People often brag about getting a high GPA and the best things to talk about on campus are either grades or sports! Also the people at the university want to be successful in life and are always looking for a way to show their leadership, whether it is being part of a club, or building your own. Overall people are preparing for the real world and competing in order to be the best person they can be.

The best thing about University of Illinois is its diversity. You can find anyone and anything you’d ever wanted from a school here. Whatever type of person you believe yourself to be, you’ll find a group of people that fit you perfectly. Because there is so much to do here (anything from fraternity life, to academic clubs to adventure clubs), you’ll never find the need to venture outside of the campus. Unfortunately, if you actually wanted to do something outside of the school, you’re only choices are eating out, a movie or the mall.

At the University of Illinois, I love the multiple ranges of backgrounds and ethnicities. For example, in my Chemistry class I met people from Nigeria, Brazil, Germany, Australia, etc. Being able to talk to students in my generation hailing from different parts of the world was a treat. Also, I believe it helps to bring us together as our campus also stressses the importance of globalization and encourages people to become "World Citizens."

I consider the best thing to be that I was able to have many opportunities to have field studies and practicums to learn how to interact with school age children before entering the education world.

The best part about our school is the sheer number of undergraduate students. There are so many people to meet, and so little time! I love the diversity at this school and talking to many different people.

I really enjoy the diversity at my school. I have met students from many states, countries, socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnicities, religious backgrounds and sexual orientation groups. Growing up in a town that was not so diverse, it has been a really great experience for me to meet people from all walks of life while getting my education.