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| - As a U of I grad, I can't stress enough the amazing experiences I have had from Illinois. From social, academic, and personal points of view, my time at Illinois has influenced every aspect of my being. From a social standpoint, the school has over 40,000 students and one of the biggest Greek communities in the nation. The study abroad program is amazing and provides the opportunity to see the world and get your education. I was lucky enough to study abroad in Spain and travel over Europe while I was there.
From an academic standpoint the quality of education you get for the money is well worth it, and probably one of the cheaper colleges in Illinois unless you are going to a community college. When I attended the university, my tuition was about $8000 a semester which included tuition plus room and board. Off the top of my head, Illinois has some of the best agriculture, engineering, and veterinary programs in the country. The school offers a variety of classes to produce well rounded and worldly graduates. There are resources to help with interviewing skills, resumes, and job connection.
The athletics at U of I is also something to get excited about and have pride in. While I went there the basketball team went to the national championship and after I left the football team went to the rose bowl. There is nothing like supporting your school and bleeding orange and blue.
On a personal note, I lived in both the dorms and in an apartment, two experiences I would suggest for anyone. Though I never joined a sorority, my now husband was in a fraternity and had the time of his life. The towns are small but more industry is slowly creeping its way down to Champaign/Urbana. The main drag at U of I is Green Street and all the bars and shops near school with the cheap prices made my time at U of I one of the best times in my life. If I could go back in time to relive it all, I would! It is the quintessential college experience!
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