I could write pages and pages about this place and my experiences there, but I need not do so as it still would not do justice. One of the greatest research institutions that exists. There are countless opportunities within and outside of class to meet new people from all walks of life, all types of backgrounds. I transferred to UIUC and stayed for 3 years, and those were great times.
You will be happy you decided to go there, and even more so when you get a job right out of college. I sure was, and I miss this place dearly due to all the great times I had while there.
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