Things to Do

What’s for dinner? If you’re in college, you know the drill. Doubt your fridge is full, so where do you go? Scrolling on DoorDash is easy, but picking the best option sometimes isn’t.  But one type of food you can never go wrong with eating hits exceptionally well on a late night in college when […]

College can be a challenging time on everyone’s wallets. It’s one thing to pay for tuition and books, but what about beer?! College students are some of the most likely to take part-time and side hustles to help fund their college experiences without calling mom and dad and asking for an allowance.  Earning your own […]

all is right around the corner – and it’s Champaign, IL’s favorite time of year. The time of the year when UIUC students are coming back, sports are in full swing, and the weather makes everyone want to spend some last lingering moments outside until the cold comes. But are you and your friends looking […]

While Champaign is bustling during the school year, with students and professors alike taking over its restaurants and school-hosted activities, those finding themselves living on or off-campus during the summer have found that there is much less to do. Or so they think! While the impression is that the students make Champaign a lively place, the truth is this thriving community has tons of incredible events and things to do all summer long that will keep students and residents both happy and entertained until the next school year. 

Image credit: Daderot, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Now that the nice weather is finally upon us, students and locals who decided to stay near U of I are looking for things to do. While there are tons of options around Champagne/Urbana of ways to stay entertained this season, the University of Illinois Arboretum deserves […]

Whether you’re moving from the dorms or somewhere else, the task of finding an apartment that is the perfect fit for you can seem daunting. When there are so many things to consider, sometimes it’s hard to tell where to start! Luckily for the students of UIUC, there are a variety of awesome options for […]

The Winter semester at school can get boring as you look back on all the areas surrounding UIUC is filled with an awesome community that is set on making the students feel welcome year-long. So many fun activities for the weekends and parts of Illinois and your area you’ve probably never seen before. Check out […]

From the beginning of the Fall semester leading into the winter, college kids go from tailgates to staying in their apartments more than ever. When it’s too cold to leave your house, but winter break is not in sight yet, what can motivate you to make the most of your day? Looking for an outlet […]

With the beginning of fall among us, college students are itching to get out of their dorms and apartments and experience the fall activities their community has to offer. While college can put on quite a show for the holidays, piling up the on-campus events, what do you do if you want to go off-campus […]

Students who decided to stay near the UIUC campus for the summer are looking for the best places to eat and drink outside. Since Champaign/Urbana has a college town located smack dab in the middle, it is full of awesome restaurants for citizens and students alike to enjoy with some sweet outdoor and patio experiences. […]