Things to Do

Now that school is out for the summer, those still living near campus are wondering what to do in their college town. While it may seem like a lot less fun without all your buddies, getting away from campus and getting some fresh air in the surrounding areas can be super beneficial to your health […]

With the weather just starting to get good again, the students at UIUC are beginning to enjoy newly scheduled events and the great outdoors. U of I is known for its incredible campus and facilities, but what people don’t know is that there is just as much to do in Urbana/Champaign as there is to […]

For every college kid, the price of the food is almost as important as what it is and how convenient it is. College kids lack space and means to be cooking for themselves, and sometimes they just get tired of the dining halls. Who can blame them!  But when you go to a school like […]

With the closure of many businesses in 2020 due to covid-19, shopping local is at the top of everyone’s minds, including college students. Keeping their favorite spots open so they can continue to enjoy being away at school is as important as their grades. Especially when it comes to the best local restaurants, bars, and […]

Summer may be halfway over and classes don’t begin for another month, but Champaign-Urbana is chalked full of ways to keep busy until it’s time to hit the books. Free Events The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has published an extensive calendar of events leading up to, and even continuing on after, the first day of […]

Chicago Summer Dance (Things to do, Festivals) All ages and skill levels are welcome at this annual event series that will allow practicing your dancing skills, twirls, and jumps. the dancing breaks out Thursday through Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons in the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park, where a professional teacher gives dance […]

The lunar new year means revelers across the world will be having two weeks of celebrations to welcome in 12 months of the Pig – but what is the story behind Chinese New Year and what do the animals mean? When is Chinese New Year and why does the date change every year? The Year […]

Hello, 2019!  A new year always brings about thoughts of self-reflection on what you can do in 2019 to make your life better, fun or do differently.  Everyone has their own term of success but just for fun, why not check the zodiac sign.  Some of these resolutions will challenge your sign’s core tendencies, while […]

The world is bigger than you think and the days are getting shorter.  There’s so much to see out there and seemingly so little time to do it.  If you are one of that wanderlust, you will find these helpful apps that everyone has been talking about lately.  The following apps can help tide you […]

What is staycation?  This is when you don’t actually go anywhere on vacation but instead take time off from work and enjoy your city or area.  Staycations are getting very popular in recent years.  As expected, some cities are much better than others, of course. WalletHub has created a list of 182 best cities for […]