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An engineer’s take: There is so much more to college than GPA
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risma. I also have friends who struggled to find work when their resumes showed nearly flawless GPAs with little to no personality in extracurricular interest. You will probably forget your exact GPA in 10 years when you’re visiting campus at a reunion. But you will not forget the times you enjoyed sitting on the Main Quad or the laughs you shared with your friends at your favorite campus hangout. And, more likely than not, these memories will come from your last two years when you figured out college and took advantage of the time you had left. Take your first few years seriously. It’ll make your last few years so incredibly worth it.
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expectations of their professors and chosen field of study. Studying eventually becomes a well-versed part of everyday life and group work boils to a science. And as their overall GPAs solidifies, students can become confident in the gradual fluctuations between semesters. Do not expect to come into this University with the hopes of instantly having fun and maintaining your academic hopes. Balancing work and play is not easy for anybody; the best of us will sometimes crumble into an inevitable mental breakdown. There will be sleepless nights and seemingly insurmountable stress. But these stressful events build character. They prepare students for the very real, very crippling stresses of the workplace. Throughout all the ups and downs of your time in college, remember that your mental health and wellbeing is absolutely the most important part of these four years, regardless of the infamous cultures perpetuated in STEM majors. I can absolutely say from my personal experience that GPA is not the most important factor when looking for internships and jobs (not that it’s unimportant entirely). I have close friends who found immense success in job opportunities with average GPAs but well-rounded characteristics and cha-
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factor that employers and graduate schools look at. But either way you look at it, college GPA is the single part of a student’s college career that is concrete and non-disputable. It is a plain number. It can be intimidating. I will not preach GPA is BY BERCHAM KAMBER unimportant or useless. I MANAGING EDITOR FOR VISUALS will not play the role of “I’m Coming to this Unia senior and I’ve done well versity will test you in so in college so far, therefore I many aspects. You will face might mislead how difficult physical tests in the form my three years have been.” of hourly exams and some- I will never sugarcoat how times three-hour finals. incredibly hard I had to You'll face mental tests in work for my GPA in engifinding your social group, neering. Instead, I would keeping yourself healthy like to impart a few wise and about 30 other emowords from my mom (a UI tional hurdles. Mechanical Engineering Maintaining your own alum): Work hard now so health and happiness is a you can relax later. vital part of the college proWhile this proverb is cess, but it can be hard to applicable to all parts in take them seriously when life, I think it especially they aren’t defined by a applies to the way college number, unlike GPA. is structured. Freshman GPA is seen as the loomand sophomore years are ing and impeding seal of designed to test students; approval or denial for so they usually require stumany of us college students to attend office hours, dents. Some will say GPA is to form consistent study the single common denom- groups and to force them inator to establish rank to find a school/work/ among students in a parlife balance. But by the ticular major, but most will time students enter their say it shouldn’t be the only junior year, these obstacles become manageable and oftentimes students of most majors can begin to enjoy the campus culture outside of academics. School eventually becomes rather formulaic; 20-year-old students of this University’s caliber has hopefully learned the
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The best places to study according to your persona you’re being shushed by your other friends for So you think you can be your frequent chatter a college student? Well, when doing work? Do you we know it can be quite enjoy a bit of witty banter daunting to get adjustnow and again in between ed to the frenzy of fun, note cards? Do you love friends and study. Howrunning into friends ever, let’s make this while you’re studying? clear—get great study When there’s work to be habits now. And what bet- The Coffee Connoisseur done you know how to ter than to find the perLight roasts, dark crank it out, it’s just easifect place to make your roasts, blonde roasts— er when you can talk it out dreams of good grades oh my! You’re a caffeine with someone. and happy parents come fiend and there’s no need So don’t worry, you’re true. to apologize. Did you not alone, and guess what Students come in all know that even the smell — we have a solution. shapes and sizes, so, while of coffee can wake someInstead of conforming to you’re still learning your one up? Of course you did, the typical library habitat way, here’s a blueprint of because you know everyyou were simply not made the best places to study thing about coffee. Not to function in, opt for that match your persononly that, you’re a gold something more like the ality and preferred ambi- star member at Starbucks, Illini Union; a safe space ance as the books begin to and most baristas know for all self-proclaimed pile up. your name and order back chatty Cathys and talkhome. ative Tommys. The Focuser The best background With multiple places Let’s face it, people noise in your opinion is to chose from, the main talking while you’re trythe sound of steamed open area inside the ing to work is your worst milk being made and cofUnion is a perfect location nightmare. And it’s not fee being brewed, and for the social folks who that you haven’t made an soft chatter surroundenjoy a multi-purpose effort either. You’ve tried ing you. Aside from the place including a Stareverything, but when it obvious choice to study at bucks tucked in one corcomes down to it, music Starbucks, here are some ner, TV’s on the opposite and loud voices are simply more authentic coffee end and a lounging area too distracting. shops unique to Chamin case of emergencies (or So where do you go paign-Urbana you must much-needed gossip). when you need to get try out. Another social studythings done? Wedged inFor one, if you haven’t ing spot is the Business between the South and already, get your books Instructional FacilMain Quad lies the Under- to Espresso Royale right ity, which is just shy of graduate Library. On the now. The rustic interione block from the Main main floor when you first or provides a welcomQuad. Although this walk in, pay no attention ing environment for any building belongs to the to the “talking” floor and coffee lover who craves a business school, it’s an keep walking down to the quick fix before bogging excellent place to meet second floor; you’ll find down with work. up with friends in the complete silence, perfect For the hipster cofmassive main space with for your day-to-day study fee sipper, try Brew Lab, floor-to-ceiling winneeds. No need to worry Champaigns finest cup of dows and large circuabout your noisy roomjoe around. The modern lar tables. Not to menmate anymore. design inside consists of tion the Espresso Royale Another great place to unfinished wood and met- conveniently located on bring your books is the al accents contrasted with one side for much needed Main Library. Its beautiwhite-washed walls that late night caffeine boosts. ful high ceilings and open are actually dry-erase Suppress no more you archways provide a sense marker safe. #genius chit-chatting addict. of grandeur when you have about six hours of The Social Butterfly Camille is a junior in Media note-taking ahead of you. Do you often feel like cabaer2@dailyillini.com BY CAMILLE BAER FEATURES EDITOR
The main studying room adjacent to the information desk has a peaceful yet studious atmosphere with long communal study tables full of silent study-goers. Did someone say, “study sanctuary?” *Cue sigh of relief*
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Pragmatic advice for surviving lectures, thriving in your first year BY HEATHER SCHLITZ ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR
College is often the first time students find themselves in a large lecture hall with a hundred or more similarly sleepy students, with some trying to concentrate on the PowerPoint and others watching Stranger Things on Netflix. Without required attendance or the watchful eye of a high school teacher, it can be easy to zone out or not go to class at all. That being said, here are a few ways stu-
dents can stay awake and ace their classes.
Actually go to lecture and discussion
Actually going to lecture is often the best way to get an idea of what information the professor wants to emphasize (i.e. what will most likely to be covered in the exams). Even if you know the material well, many professors use class time to tell students about updates to the syllabus, advice for essays
“Take notes on the reading before class, highlight parts where you’re confused and write down any questions you have.”
and information that isn't in the readings. Beyond showing up, participating in the lecture and discussion can put you in the good graces of the professor or TA who will likely be grading the work you submit.
Do the reading before class
Though many students complain about being forced to buy expensive books the professor never uses, readings are important in many classes. Basically, buy or rent the book online and do the assigned readings until you’re completely sure the content in the readings won’t be covered in any essays or tests. Sometimes lecture material is the same as
the reading. Sometimes the lecture is completely unrelated to the reading. Sometimes the lecture goes deeper into concepts that are discussed in the reading. Get an understanding of how the professor wants to use the reading to enhance the class and prepare accordingly. Take notes on the reading before class, highlight parts where you’re confused and write down any questions you have. Look for answers to your questions during the lecture and ask the professor or TA any remaining questions after class or during their office hours.
Sit near the front
Sitting near the front of the lecture hall is a good way to make the class
seem smaller and force yourself to pay attention. Consistently attending class and participating isn’t just a good way to understand the material - it’s a great way to show the professor/TA that you’re committed to understanding the material. Professors are generally more likely to round up for students they know have been putting in the work all semester than the nameless person who shows up at their office asking for extra credit the week before the final. Plus, it’s a lot harder to doze off if you’re sitting two rows in front of the instructor.
Caffeinate
If you know you’ll have trouble concentrating in
class, try getting a cup of tea or coffee beforehand. Caffeine can increase your energy and focus both of which are particularly helpful if your instructor has a Professor Binns-esque soporific teaching style.
Make a few friends
Having a couple friends in every class is a great way to get to know people with similar interests and set you up for a good grade in the class. Class friends can send you notes when you miss a class, help you form study groups when preparing for the midterms and finals, and explain concepts you don’t understand. Heather is a sophomore in LAS schlitz2@illinimedia.com
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Apps to download before you get to campus BY BROOKE EBERLE BRAND MANAGER
Navigating life on campus can be a challenge for new students. Luckily, there are many different apps you can download on your phone to make life a little bit easier.
Illini Bus for CUMTD
This app is essential for figuring out the bus system at the University. Illini Bus will use location services to find the nearest bus stop and tell you when different buses are arriving. The app will also show you the all of the different bus routes so that you can figure out which one you need to take. Even if you are set on walking everywhere, (either for the exercise or just to get to know campus better), you'll probably need to use the bus during the winter. Figure out the bus system early on so that you aren’t confused when you need to hop on one during a snow storm.
UI Dining — University of Illinois Dining
If you’re on the University dining plan, you don’t have to only eat in your dorm’s dining hall; you can visit any public housing dining hall and eat there. The UI Dining app will allow to see what each hall is serving. For example, you may see that FAR is getting ready for Soul Food night and that Ikenberry Commons is serving tacos the same night. Checking the app will save you hassle of traveling, especially if you have dietary restrictions that you need to plan around. The UI Dining app also allows you to track how many swipes and credits you have used. Part of being in college is learning when to feed your-
self before/in between/ after classes. By viewing you swipes and credits, you can keep track of how much you spend throughout the week and ration them accordingly.
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IlliniSpaces
If you’re looking to reserve a study space to work on a group project, you can book a spot on IlliniSpaces. The app will let you know how big the room is, when it's open and what kind of resources come with the room (whiteboards, outlets, projectors, etc.). If you're just looking for a place to study, IlliniSpaces also has a map of all of the study spots on campus. There so many different libraries on campus, so check out each one to see what works best for you. The more popular libraries like the Undergraduate Library and Grainger usually get pretty crowded during finals season, so checking out some other spots early on will save you some time.
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McKinley Wellness App
McKinley Health Center is a great resource on campus take advantage of. If you ever catch a cold or need to pick up some medication, you can schedule an appointment online or over the phone. However, McKinley isn't just for if you're feeling physically sick, it also offer mental health services. The McKinley Wellness App offers ways to evaluate your mental health as you're navigating the stress of college life. There are also guides to the academic resources on campus that offer study tips, tutoring session and other interesting facts. This is really helpful for if you're feeling stressed and overwhelmed during
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midterm season and want to know what resources can help you out.
U of I SafeWalks
Safe Walks is a University program where volunteers will walk you home if you feel unsafe walking home on your own. This especially comes in handing if you have studying late and can’t seem to find a bus
stop near you to get home. All you need to do is go on the app and request a safewalk. The request will include your name, NetID, your location and your phone number. The request will immediately notify Safe Walks and will find someone in the area to escort you home. The number for Safe Walks and Safe Rides is also listed on the back of your
i-card if you ever need to call directly.
You can also follow certain student athletes to checks their stats Fighting Illini or any other news and If you need to catch up updates. The app will on some of the sports on also send you notificacampus, this is the app tions on game day telling you should help you out. If you everything you need you can't make the game, to know, along with any the app will provide live updates throughout the audio. You can also check game. video highlights after the game to see what you Brooke is a senior in Media. missed. beberle2@dailyillini.com
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Professors, academic advisors are here to help you succeed hours from the beginning At a school as large as of the semesthe University, it’s far too ter and plan to easy for students to avoid attend regularly. making connections with This way, office their professors and acahours are a part demic advisors. Often of your routine times, approaching these so if any issues people can be intimidatarise, there’s no ing and many students excuse not to feel like they are better take the time to off going unnoticed. That go and seek help. connection might even Just make sure seem unnecessary. you come preBut this couldn’t be fur- pared with spether from the truth. Advi- cific questions sors and professors are about the course invaluable resources and material and the having them in your corpatience to deal ner is vital to your success with other stuas a student. When they dents who might know who you are, they also be looking can help you thrive. for help. Professors often teach Maintaining a in large lecture halls strong relationor have many different ship with your groups of students, so it’s academic advidifficult for them to get sor throughto know their students out your time as on a personal level. Stua student is also dents should put effort vital. You never know in scheduling time out when a problem might of their weeks for office come up that can’t be
Make a point of seeking the advice of your academic at least once a semester to discuss the progress of your degree. It's easy to think you know exactly what classes you need to be taking, only to discover you're off track. But academic advisors know exactly what you need to do in order to graduate and can help steer you in the right direction - no matter how far off you might get. Don’t hesitate to reach out to them with questions over BERCHAM KAMBER THE DAILY ILLINI the course of a semester if you are solved without their assis- cessfully if they are aware struggling with a class tance. It’s much easier for of who you are and what or wanting to change them to do their job sucyour situation is like. programs.
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By having a strong relationship with your advisor, they’ll be able to help you make the most informed decision to deal with your situation. If you find you are having a trouble getting a hold of an advisor in a time of need, be patient but persistent. They have many students seeking their help at once and sometimes matters go unnoticed if they aren’t frequently followed up on. Above all, remember that your professors and advisors are here to help their students succeed, and not to make their lives more difficult. But in order for them to provide the necessary tools and students to get all they can out of a relationship with them, it takes some effort on the part of the student. Advocate for yourself and take initiative. Katie is a junior in LAS kmp2@dailyillini.com
University resources students can take advantage of when arriving to campus BY BRIAN LOH VIDEO EDITOR
The University provides students with many resources that help them thrive academically, financially and socially. As a freshman, I didn’t notice most resources offered and didn’t take advantage of many of them. Here are a few of the resources that I find most useful: Academically, there are computer labs all around campus. These computers are high performance Macs and PC’s that have many applications installed for any of your homework needs. These computer labs are inside dorms, campus buildings and libraries. The labs are helpful for any technical work you might need to do.
There are many student discounts for technological services and applications. The University webstore offers students many different applications at discounted prices. So as long as you are a student, load up on applications like Microsoft Word and the Adobe Suite. In addition, because you are a student with an Illinois email account, you have student discounts for many web services like Spotify and Amazon. The University pushes its study abroad program very heavily and it’s definitely a path that many students take. The University has many programs that take students all around the world to study abroad and simply talking to your advisor or looking
online can give you plenty of information to get started. Many students come into the University unsure if their major is right for them. The University has resources that let students figure out which major is right for them. There are intro classes that students can take to try out classes from different majors. Advisors are also very helpful in getting students to a major that fits them. Personally, I transferred majors in my sophomore year and the advisors really helped me out a lot in terms of the classes I should take, which professors I should talk to and overall just being supportive of my decision to transfer majors. Financially, the Uni-
versity has an online job board that lets students find jobs around campus. These jobs are looking for students so the board makes it very easy to find a job around campus. Personally, I emailed someone on the job board for a listing and although the position was already taken, the person I contacted was nice enough to tell me of other job opportunities related to the one I was applying for. The University is in need of student workers, so people are always on the lookout for student applicants. In addition to job boards, there are career fairs throughout the year that bring in many companies students can talk to for potential internships over the summer. Final-
ly, there is a website called Handshake, which is provided by the University to help students connect with even more companies for jobs. Socially, the Illini Union has many events, ranging from playing movies to themed events. These events are posted throughout the Union and on message boards around campus. In addition, RSOs around campus have their own events throughout the year. The Krannert Center also has theatrical performances, where many Chicago based performances come down to perform. These performances are usually discounted for students so it’s an opportunity to see great performances for cheap prices. Did you know there is
also a museum on campus? The Spurlock Museum is a little gem hidden next to Krannert Center that most students don’t even know exist. It’s a small, free museum that has changing exhibits throughout the year. In addition, the museum also hosts events throughout the year that are worth checking out. Speaking of hidden gems, the Japan House is a garden a little ways out from the main campus, but is a nice place to take walks and just enjoy nature. In the springtime, when the cherry blossoms bloom, the garden looks beautiful and is worth the extra walk to get to the Japan House. Brian is a senior in Engineering. bzloh2@dailyillini.com
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You don't have to do it all for college to be fulfilling BY JAMIE LINTON ASSISTANT OPINIONS EDITOR
Every high school student knows the careful balance of managing rigorous academics, an active social life, sports and clubs. The good news is, most of us are no longer spreading ourselves thin merely to impress university admissions counselors, but rather to enhance our career and hobby interests. And, while Quad Day can seem like a utopia of endless possibility, it’s important that new students are cognisant of this transition period and how college culture will change the way they prioritize the different aspects of their lives. Rest assured this is a valuable part of your experience rather than something to get down on yourself about. For as long as the “personal development” section of Barnes and Noble has existed, productivity gurus and “life hackers” have pledged allegiance to varying methods of optimizing one’s workflow and filling one’s metaphorical plate. These tactics can be helpful for the CEO of a start-up or running a household; however, you’ll soon realize that no matter how many variations of “the 5 a.m. miracle morning” blog posts you read, the habits of a young professional in their prime and those of a college freshman are vastly different -- and that’s a beautiful thing. New students will quickly learn there are broad consequences to college campus culture. Living in a dorm means less sleep, more distractions and little to no discipline. You’ll have trou-
ble adjusting to study schedules to align with that of your peers’, class syllabi will make it difficult to understand when and what to study, and you’ll probably be darting in and out of meetings for the better part of first semester. But at the same time it means exposure to new perspectives, exploring a new town and finding a supportive community of people who will soon feel like family. Some of us have an intrinsic drive to hit milestones on a predetermined timeline, while others have to be pushed to participate by parents and professors. No matter what your case is, there’s no doubt you should attempt to excel in your classes and gain some skill-based experience outside of the classroom. The combination of a new friend group, strange class structures and freshmen integration is a lot to tackle on its own, let alone piling on a plethora of extracurriculars. You probably think you can do it all, and you’re probably right. Millions of students have done it all and more; however, this may not be the most comfortable way to start college. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking an ideal college experience means stretching yourself so thinly that you can’t properly enjoy the ride. Don’t feel bad for taking 12 hours, passing on joining six club sports and choosing the “social” dorm. College is only four years, but if you do it right that’s all you’ll need. Jamie is a junior in Media. jlinton2@dailyillini.com
Top tips to deal with academic stress My planner has seriously changed my life. Being completely stress Simply just jotting free would be a dream down assignments you come true. But let’s face need to get done in a noteit, everyday we face all book will start to help kinds of stress in our you stay on top of your lives, whether that is from academics. school, work, family or friends. Don’t skip class, you won’t Leaving your home that stop was familiar to you for Attendance may most likely the majorinot count in some of ty of your life and comyour classes. This is ing to college is definitely dangerous. stressful. As a freshman, The first lecture I you have to learn how to skipped, I was very hesijuggle so many different tant about, I did not want things at once. Not only to miss anything because do you have to deal with a it could be on the final completely new environor an exam. This is good. ment, but you deal with Keep that hesitation if a new set of classes that you have it. are going to be completeI finally convinced ly different from that in myself to skip one of high school. these lectures because “I I learned a lot my fresh- deserved it.” After that, man year, especially skipping lecture became some ways that could help almost addicting, and I relieve some of those first missed quite a bit of conyear academic stressors tent. This is not good. you might face. Keep yourself from There are little things skipping class as much as you can do to lessen this possible, because if you stress: miss something important, it could stress you Buy a planner and use it more when it comes time I bought a planner for the exam or the final. to use for school, just Think about how much because I felt like this is money you are putting something I should prob- into your education. You, ably do. However, I found your parents, your scholwhen I would use it, my arship sponsors are not assignments would get paying you to go to college done on time and there just to skip classes and do would be no surprise what instead? Study? No, assignments I actually let’s face it, if you’re skipjust forgot about because ping class it’s because you I didn’t write them down. want to nap. Or at least It took me until secfor me that’s what it was. ond semester to finally Never get to the point find a good way to use my where people are surplanner. I color coded all prised to see you in class. my classes, filled in all big assignments and test Don’t overdo it dates when I got my sylThere are enough anxilabi at the beginning of eties about being in a the semester and I filled new environment, that it out for the week (every it is okay to take a small Sunday). I know that course load your first sounds a little over the semester of freshman top, but honestly, filling year. Your first semester out my planner is a stress of college should be one reliever in itself. of the easiest schedules BY SAMANTHA BOYLE
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throughout your college life. I took 14 hours of classes my first semester and it was the perfect amount because I was able to figure out how to balance my new life. It truly is not worth it to overdo it your first semester. A 12-14 hour course load gives you time to still navigate campus, make friends, join Greek life or other Registered Student Organizations. After that, you would be totally ready to kick it up a notch second semester. I am definitely no stranger to stress and still have a lot to learn. Stress is always going to be present on a college campus, but it is up to you to decide if you are going to let it take over your life.
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It’s safe to say some recent graduates envy the new students walking onto campus this fall. While the envious mood may come from the desire to avoid what college students perceive as the “real world,” it also may come from the fact that incoming students will miss out on the ineptitude of the Fighting Illini major revenue sports over the past handful of years. The football and basketball programs have been digging themselves out of a deep hole. The still relatively-fresh-hired Athletic Director Josh Whitman has made it a priority to instill the “We Will Win” mentality for the two teams, and strides have definitely been made. The hiring of Lovie Smith and Brad Underwood have brought the programs in a direction they haven’t seen in quite some time with their style and recruiting ability. Both programs have been able to pile up recruits that their successors failed to nail down. With that being the case, new students may have a bright future to look forward to, and the school’s “We Will Win” slogan could become a reality. However, those students of the recent past and present have experienced plenty of winning from numerous other athletic programs throughout their time on campus. Last season alone saw several major accomplish-
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ments: the men’s gymnastics team took home a Big Ten Championship and third-place finish nationally, the men’s golf team won their fourth consecutive big ten title, the women’s golf team grabbed second at the Big Ten Championships for the first time since 1976, the women’s volleyball team made a run in the NCAA tournament to the sweet sixteen, and that’s just to name a few. Individual accolades
were picked up throughout sports as well, proving that plenty of winning is happening in a Fighting Illini uniform. I have written about the attention that should go toward many of these non-revenue sports a couple times before, and I have only been sitting in the Sports Editor position since March 2018. The student-athletes that participate in these athletic programs across the university
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deserve coverage and attention when earned, and it has been earned. Although the coverage and attention shouldn’t just come from the media. Often times, with no surprise, the media just gravitates toward what the audience is most interested in hearing about. The audience must begin to recognize and care about these certain sports programs for the appropriate attention to be given. A Big Ten university
offers plenty of rich sports experiences, and I believe it is important for those stepping onto campus to look further than Memorial Stadium and the State Farm Center. The action is happening in the gymnasium of Huff Hall. Beautiful nights are spent on the Eichelberger and Illinois fields. Matches are closely contested at Atkins Tennis Center. High speed is seen at the Illinois Track and Soccer Stadium.
I can go on and on about the importance of sharing an eye with these other Fighting Illini teams, but at the end of the day, it is up to the student themselves to blink. The Illinois sports scene is in a good place, and it’s heading down the right road. At the end of the day, just make sure to jump aboard. Eli is a senior in Media. eeschus2@dailyillini.com
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McKinley Health Center: Your one stop health spot Resources available in sickness and in health BY ELANI KAUFMAN BUZZ EDITOR
Going off to college and living on your own for the first time can be both exhilarating and intimidating. There's a lot happening all around you, seemingly at all times. After a while, you'll probably get used to navigating campus and get the rhythm of your schedule down. When you get sick for the first time, though, it can be rough. Being in such close quarters with so many other freshmen means its inevitable you'll get sick at some point when one person coughs, the entire dorm catches it. For precisely that reason, McKinley Health Center is an extremely useful resource for students. Going to see a doctor can be expensive, and McKinley is "free" - any appointment in their clinics is covered by your tuition and fees, so you won't have to pay when you get there. As well, many prescriptions in their pharmacy are at a reduced price (more than you'd find at a Walgreens or CVS, with student insurance). Even better, McKinley offers cold packs - brown paper bags with various
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over-the-counter cold medications - for free twice each semester, so you don't have to go out and buy ibuprofen, acetaminophen, throat lozenges, decongestants and cough syrup for your sore throat. Not sure you want to get out of bed to shuffle on over to McKinley? They offer a service called Diala-Nurse, where you can call a registered nurse 24
“For Champaign-dwellers, it may seem like a hassle to make your way over to Urbana. Luckily, you can take CUMTD 22-South bus which drops you right by the front door.”
hours a day, seven days a week with any medical questions you have. They can tell you if you should stay home and take basic self-care measures, come in to see a doctor or seek emergency medical assistance. McKinley accepts both appointments and walkins, but you may be seen faster with an appointment. Appointments can be made either by phone or online, and you can choose the doctor you want to see, which is useful if you find one you really like. McKinley has other resources as well, not just for when you're sick. If you get injured, i.e. a bad sprain or a broken bone, McKinley has radi-
ology services on-site so you'll be able to get that wrapped up as soon as possible. Along with cold packs, McKinley also offers wound packs, yeast infection kits and sexual health packs. The sexual health packs - unlike the other packs - can be picked up every two weeks instead of twice a semester. Also available are services for sexual health and wellness. The Women's Health department at McKinley takes both walk-ins and appointments, and offers services such as annual exams, contraception, and STI screening and treatment. College can be stressful, and with stress, men-
tal health issues can arise, leaving students feeling like they have nowhere to turn to. McKinley's Mental Health Center has a staff of licensed psychiatrists, psychologists and clinical social workers to aid you with whatever someone might be struggling with. If you find yourself being part of the 60.8 percent of college students who are dealing with anxiety, you'll always have someone to talk to. For Champaign-dwellers, it may seem like a hassle to make your way over to Urbana. Luckily, you can take CUMTD 22-South bus which drops you right by the front door. You can also take the 12E and 13S, which
will drop you off a few blocks away. And if you are just in need of a pack, no doctor's visit, then you can pick up the pack of your choice at McKinley's Health Resource Center in the basement of the Illini Union. Just walk in, swipe your iCard, get a pack, and walk out. It's that easy. Getting sick on your own can really throw you for a loop, whether its the common cold or a more serious bout of the flu. However, McKinley exists for this reason, for students to utilize its many resources, and more importantly, not get everybody else sick too. Elani is a senior in LAS. ekaufmn2@readbuzz.com
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Learn to view collaboration, group work as a benefit better. Investing in collaboration and learning how You’re sitting in your to teach others in a group small, claustrophobic desk, setting resulted in better sweat gathering on your retention of information palms. This is the class for them. you’ve been worried about Learning to thrive in colthe most all semester, and laborative work efforts will it’s finals week. Your profuel your future success. fessor just told you he’s Employers are increasingabout to assign the project ly viewing teamwork skills that represents the greatest as one of the most critipercent of your final grade. cal attributes for a potenThen the most dreaded tial employee to have. It is words come out of his lips: rare to leave an interview “This is a group project.” without having been asked Your stomach plummets. about an example of a time Most people are deathwhere you employed teamly afraid of group projects, work well. and rightfully so. It is not Teamwork also parallels easy to get to know several an improvement of other people you may never have necessary skills, like time spoken to before, who are management. It allows you probably all very different the opportunity to delegate from you, and collaborate tasks and make sure everywith them on something one’s workload is approprithat will affect your class ate. Responsibility is one grade. Especially if you’re of the hardest things to the type that usually gets master, but group projects pinned down to do most of challenge and develop it. the work for the group. In group work, a stuBut this negative mindset dent is responsible for both about collaborative projtheir own success and the ects will ultimately prove success of the entire group. very detrimental. One of This requires them to the most important things think at a higher level than you will learn in college is that of the individual; they how crucial networking must recognize the specific is to professional success, strengths of each diverse and it all begins with group group member and use projects just like this one. them in a way that benefits A 2017 study of college the group. students led by the UniverIn this way, a team memsity of Washington found ber learns how to balance group work is beneficial to multiple responsibilione’s academic success, in ties and deal with conflict. addition to bolstering their For example, if one group retention of information. member falls short in conResearchers compared tributing to the effort, othsurvey responses and test er group members must scores from two work-effort learn how to solve the styles: single-group and problem in an efficient and “jigsaw,” in which groups professional way. were varied over time and Once you get an internstudents had to reteach ship or job, you will be items they learned to difthrown in an environment ferent group members. where you will have to The results found not work with many different only did students who people. You may love some felt comfortable workof them, and you may find ing in their groups perit very difficult to get along form better, but those who with others. But keeping re-taught the information your viewpoint positive multiple times did even and leveraging your leadBY ELLA SCHINDLER
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ership in a way that keeps everyone included and committed, will help set you apart from your peers. Not everyone will thrive in a group setting, but doing the best you can and remembering the positive impacts of group work will help you overcome potential difficulty. Being able to recognize the diverse skills every group member brings to the table, being open-minded and successful in solving problems and developing strong leadership skills are just some of many benefits that group work can give to you. So, wipe that sweat off your hands and don’t dread the group project. Instead, get excited for any chance at collaboration that college throws at you. Because who knows? It might just land you your dream job one day. Ella is a senior in LAS. eschind2@dailyillini.com
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Don't worry about your Navigating the CU bus system friends transferring over BY RACHAEL BOLEK
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Let’s be real, there are a ton of articles and advice geared toward incoming college freshmen - even in this paper. They tend to highlight the transitions from high school to college, and they often say something along the lines of, "you’re all in the same boat." But what about when you are transitioning to a new university after completing a year or two or three somewhere else? The fact of the matter is, transferring universities is scary. You’re not in the same boat as everyone else and you might feel in limbo: not quite a freshman, but still new to campus. At least that’s how I felt. I transferred to the University as a sophomore. For me, the transition into university life the second time around was harder than the first. I wanted to connect with freshmen, but felt removed from them. I wanted to connect to students my year and above, but felt distant from them because I did not have the same freshman year memories and experiences. Eventually, I realized it didn’t matter if I was at the University for my first year or not because making friends is all about finding common interests. A major benefit to attending the University is there is a group for almost every interest. The first step to finding your group: Attend Quad Day. Quad Day occurs at the beginning of Fall semester and is when almost every organization at the University storms the Main Quad to advertise for their group. It is a fantastic way to figure out what activities you may be interested in join-
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ing, which will ultimately lead to future friends. A benefit to making friends through shared interests is you already have a conversation starter. You can talk about why you want to join that particular club and what past experiences you might have. And through these conversations, you might find that someone else has a lot in common with you. Aside from clubs or sports, a lot of transfers also find a community within Greek Life. Joining Greek Life or even just rushing can be a good way to meet a lot of people at once. It also helps you take those first few steps in starting conversations with people. Even if eventually you branch out to other activities, Greek Life can provide a good jumping off point for making friends and socializing. You have a built in social calendar and opportunities to make connections with a ton of people, which can be especially helpful when you’re just starting out at a new
university. Another thing to keep in mind is when you transfer to the University, you usually have to live in student housing for your first year. I chose to live in a freshman dormitory which was a great experience, and I’m still living with my then random roommate two years later. A lot of transfers, however, choose to live on the transfer floor of a dorm in the Ikenberry Commons. Whichever route you go, you’ll end up meeting a lot of people. The added bonus to living on the transfer floor is the people on your floor will be in the same boat as you: not a freshman, but new to the University. Even though it might be a slow start to making friends and finding your niche, the University has something to offer for everyone. My bottom line advice is to put yourself out there and pursue what interests you; the rest will fall into place. Gillian is a senior in Media. gdunlop2@dailyillini.com
Champaign-Urbana is surprisingly big. This isn’t something I realized until I started walking everywhere. Each trip took me about 20 minutes, which doesn’t seem like much until you’re running late for class. Luckily, there are numerous buses on campus that run at all hours of the day. As a first-year student at the University, you probably won’t have a car with you, so taking advantage of this transportation will be vital to an easier commute. Plus, you pay a mandatory fee that allows free boarding on Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District buses with an i-card, so you might as well use what you’re already paying for. Below details different uses for various buses.
13N/13S; 130N/130S (Silver)
This bus was convenient for me when I lived at Florida Avenue Residence Hall. The stop is right across the street from the dorm, and it took me right to where I needed to be for classes. You can take the 13 to the Illini Union, which is great for any classes on the north side of the Main Quad or on the Engineering Quad. It also stops at Transit Plaza, which is perfect for any classes in the English Building or in Lincoln Hall. Also, the 13N stops at Armory and Wright, which is good for classes in the Armory,
Main Library or Gregory Hall. However, if you’re taking the 13S, your stop is Wright and Chalmers for these buildings.
12E/12W; 120E/120W (Teal)
This is the bus you should take if you’re trying to get to Campus Recreation Center East (often referred to as CRCE), the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts or downtown Champaign. I recommend visiting downtown Champaign at least once during your first year on campus; there are many nice coffee shops and bakeries, and it’s great place to walk around on a fall day. You’ll get off at Illinois Terminal, but make sure to have your i-card on you, as you’ll need it to board the bus on your way back.
22N/22S; 220N/220S (Illini)
These buses will take you almost anywhere you need to go. Some stops worth noting are Illinois Street Residence Hall, the Main Library, the Activities and Recreation Center, and ONE Illinois North and South apartments. I highly recommend checking that you get on these buses at the right stop, as getting on at the wrong place may lead to you going to many more stops than anticipated (and trust me, this bus makes many stops).
5E/5W; 50E/50W (Green)
there. Make sure you know when they're set to arrive, as they don't run as often as other buses do. You'll have to have your i-card with you to board, but traveling this way can save you a lot of time if planned correctly. If you live in Urbana, as I did last year, I highly recommend taking this bus, especially once winter arrives and walking isn't as appealing. If you're trying to go west on Green Street, some convenient stops are the Illini Union and Neil Street.
1N; 1S (Yellow)
Do you want to go to the mall or to Walmart? This is the bus you’ll need to take. However, make sure to plan your time accordingly, as a trip to either of these places will take about 30 minutes. Spending the time is worth it, though, as you can save any money you would’ve spent on an Uber or Lyft and put it toward your shopping fund. The biggest pieces of advice I have are: give yourself extra time if you’re taking a new bus and pay attention to which bus you’re getting on. I’ll never forget the time I mistakenly got on the 220N instead of the 120E my freshman year, turning a 10-minute commute into a 45-minute trip back to my dorm. For more information on the C-U bus system, check out CUMTD’s website.
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Now that you're at UI, take time to branch out BY TYLER PANLILIO OPINIONS EDITOR
Coming from a graduating class of around 400 students — and about 60 of us attending the University — it was actually pretty odd how often I’d see a familiar face around campus. For some, it's just a quick wave because they happened to be in Macroeconomics with me senior year. And for others, like my closest friends, it was so much more. Naturally, I gravitated toward them for almost every social activity. For almost the entirety of my freshman year, I hung out with my close friends from high school. There were about five of us, and if you ever saw me in public that year, I'd almost always be with them. We’d go to late night at PAR together, study together and party together. I always felt comfortable with them because we were already close to begin with. But there was one close friend who rarely came along to hang out with us, and it became pretty concerning for the rest of the group. He spent more time joining Registered Student Organizations and hanging out with new friends, and spent less time with his old pals from back home. It felt weird to know that this
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Students gather on the Main Quad to take part in Quad Day on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016. Opinions editor Tyler says signing up for RSOs on Quad Day can help students find more friend groups on campus.
friend wasn’t as close with us as he was during our senior year of high school because, for me at least, I didn't expect him to even consider putting us on the back burner. Looking back on it, It’s kind of silly to think we were getting upset over his absence. He’s not allowed to have fun unless he’s with us because we’re his real
friends. We’re closer to him because we’ve known him since freshman year of high school. He didn’t want to spend the entire night with us so he’s a snake. No, that’s wrong. I could honestly argue this friend wasn’t trying his best to make an effort to hang out with us; but even then, I still don’t think he’s to blame here. Just because a close friends starts spend-
ing time with other people doesn't automatically mean they're replacing you. Let me make this clear: We were in the wrong here. Academics aside, isn’t that kind of the point of college, especially at this University? Who doesn’t want to meet new people and branch out? You’re going to want to meet new people during your four years here. Some
might be borderline crazy, others as quiet as a mouse. But trust me when I say this: You might start to like them exactly how they are. Whatever the case, this isn’t a matter of finding new friends and getting rid of your old ones (unless you really want to). I still make an active effort to hang out with my old high school buds, or at least keep in touch with them, because
I know I want them in my life. And if your friends from back home actually click together with your new friends from baking club, then it’s even better. If not, then it’s no big deal — there's nothing wrong with having multiple friend groups, especially during these four years. And it shouldn’t matter if your situation is completely different than mine. Whether your entire friend group is also attending the University or you’re the only person in your class who came here, make an effort to branch out. You should be uncomfortable during your first year here. Not to the point where it’s mentally exhausting, but enough to know you’ll probably be wholly different by the time you graduate. It may not seem like it, but attending a school like this really does change you. Sign up for some RSOs on Quad Day. Sit next to new people in lecture and talk to them. Make an effort to know the folks on your floor. You’ve got four years to do this — but honestly, it’ll go by faster than you’d ever expect it to. Tyler is a junior in Media. tylerjp2@dailyillini.com
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Don't be afraid to get those gains: Tackle UI’s work out facilities to the gym is insecurity. It’s common to feel awkward about your body or I remember my first your fitness ability, but time in the weight room it’s important to realize well. I had thought it a nobody at the gym is lookterrifying place, with the ing at or judging you. If clank of metal ringing you stop and really look throughout the building, around at any workout and people sweating and facility you’ll see everyone gasping in pain as they is focused on themselves labored. It was the gym and the goals they’re tryand, in my mind, a place of ing to achieve. torture. Everyone staring, One tactic for makwaiting for you to mess up ing the gym a less scary and give up. Silently judgplace is to bring a friend ing you and your lack of fit- or a roommate along with ness. And even if I face my you. Not only does having fears and go to the gym, a partner in crime make a how could I possibly find facility less intimidating, time to make a habit of it? but it can also help you get Looking back after to know that person betmany months spent at the ter. Another tip is to get gym I realize how silly I gym clothes that are fun was. Both of the Univeror that you enjoy. This can sity’s gyms are incredibly boost your confidence and clean and inviting, but at make working out a little first their size and one’s more fun. own insecurities can make Maybe it’s not the startthem very intimidating for ing that’s a problem for the uninitiated. But findyou but keeping up the ing a facility that makes habit. As school picks you comfortable, knowup and friendships are ing where things are in the formed, it can be diffifacility and being realiscult to prioritize exercise, tic about your insecurities especially when you’re not can help you conquer the paying for a membership. gym. It’s important to block There are two facilispecific times during the ties on campus that stuweek designated for exerdents can go and workout cise so it’s a part of your at for free: Campus Recroutine. reation Center East and If you’re really deterthe Activities and Recmined, a tip is to rent a reation Center. Though locker and leave your athyou may choose one to go letic clothes there. That to solely on your proximway there’s less excuses ity to them, it’s importo give since your stuff is tant to note that CRCE is already there at the gym. significantly smaller. For Also, since you’re paying some this may feel more money, you might be more comfortable because it motivated to keep up the isn’t as overwhelming, but habit. for others it may be less So you’ve tried the gym appealing because of fewer and you still hate it. You equipments and less space just can’t make yourself to maneuver. Picking a enjoy spinning on a hamfacility that you feel comster wheel for an hour. fortable in will make you That’s okay! If you honreturning to that facility estly hate going to the more likely. gym, then it’s not a habit Another issue a new you are able to or should gym-goer will run into sustain. It’s important is the lack of knowledge to stay healthy but there on where machines and are many other ways you rooms are, and how to use can stay fit. Take a bike them. Don’t be afraid to ride around campus, walk take a walk around the around the Arboretum, gym just to see where join an intramural or go things are and what they hiking with friends. The have to offer. If a machine world can be your gym. is new to you, look for However you choose to the instructions written stay healthy, just be sure somewhere on them. If you’re comfortable and they aren’t clear, a quick enjoying yourself. Soon internet search can often you may even look forward take you to videos or betto your fitness time. ter instructions. A big reason people stop Melissa is a junior in LAS. or don’t even start going mn3@dailyillini.com BY MELISSA NIEMIEC
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A guide to getting your art fix filled BY CINDY OM DESIGN EDITOR
The entertainment and music scene in ChampaignUrbana is pretty great. Being surrounded by cornfields, you would not expect many artists or performers to come here. That is not true. I have seen big headliners and small artists. To name a few I have seen Lil Wayne, Post Malone, the 1975 and Louis the Child. All of the shows have occurred on campus within walking distance and were reasonably priced. Here are venues to check out for shows and events:
State Farm Center in Champaign
The State Farm Center is not only the place where our Men’s Basketball team plays. It is also where big headliners perform. The center is huge and seats about 15,000 people. I saw both Lil Wayne and the 1975 there. I never thought of all people I would see a huge rapper and a UK band in perform in Champaign. When my friend told me he had extra tickets to see Lil Wayne, I immediately took them. He performed hits like “A Milli” and “Love Me.” The concert definitely took me back a couple years. The center was split in half and each show had a different vibe. It is pretty cool with what you can do with a large space.
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Fireworks go off as the Illinois basketball team comes onto the floor before the game against Ohio State at the State Farm Center on Thursday, January 28. The venue also hosted headliners such as Lil Wayne and the 1975.
Canopy Club in Urbana
Canopy Club is much smaller compared to the State Farm Center. The club holds around 700 people max. It is probably the best venue on campus because of the size. Smaller venues are more intimate. I saw Young the Giant there my freshman year and I was in the second row. They performed my favorite songs, “Strings” and “Islands.” The concert was incredible and is still my favorite concert to this day. I also saw Louis the Child there my sophomore year. The tickets were around $15 and the show was so much fun. Canopy Club also hosts other events besides concerts. Last semester I went to a dance showcase called Urbanite. I got to see some friends perform and showcase their talent. Over 10 dance teams from different universities and surrounding areas performed that night. They even had a dance team from Mexico perform. Not only were the people on stage dancing, but the people in the crowd (me) were dancing too.
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts in Urbana Krannert Center for the Performing Arts has every kind of show imaginable. They have plays,
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The Chicago Symphony Orchestra performed at the Krannert Center for Performing Arts in October 2017. The venue is home to various plays, musicals and concerts throughout each year.
musicals and concerts. It consists of multiple stages and theaters. At the center I have seen the University Orchestra perform and attended a Brazilian Jazz show. Out of the blue my friend and I decided to go see the University Orchestra perform. We got dressed up, which you do not have to, and went. I have never seen an orchestra so it was a new experience for me. I would definitely go again. For the Brazilian Jazz show one of my classes offered extra credit if we attended a list of shows. I decided to go to the Brazilian Jazz show, and I do not even know Portuguese. The show was absolutely beautiful. There are other venues,
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Purity performing at Canopy Club on Halloween in Urbana. Design editor Cindy recommends Canopy Club as a place to go for a concert.
but I always go back to the three listed. Make sure to check up on each venue’s calendar or follow them on social media. Some shows pop up randomly, and tick-
ets are usually cheaper if you buy them in advance. Take advantage of the prices. If you are not sure about a show or artist, just go!
I promise you it will be fun. I have not regretted going to any of the shows I went to. To all of the artists out there, please come to Urba-
na-Champaign! To all of the artists listed above, please come again! Cindy is a Senior in Media. cindyom2@illinimedia.com
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What not to worry about freshman year BY ALEX GREULICH COPY CHIEF
It's exciting to go to college, with all of the new people, places, classes and clubs. However, there are so many new opportunities being thrown at you that it can be difficult to slow down, breathe and remember to take care of yourself. Taking on so much in the first few months of freshman year can often lead to stress and worry. To combat an excess of stress, here are a few tips and reminders of what you don't have to worry about freshman year.
Tests and Assignments
Spending your first week of school going to new classes, you'll receive a syllabus from most of your classes. In those syllabi, every item on the list will be underlined, bolded, highlighted or italicized to the point where it seems like every to-do is the most important assignment in the world. Trust me, it's not. University is about
“Whether it’s classes, friends, majors or general uncertainty you’re facing your freshman year, take a step back and look at your stressors from a distance.”
making mistakes and, once in a while, you'll forget that your homework is due at noon instead of midnight, or that you missed the deadline to sign up for your mandatory meeting with the professor. As far as tests go, yes they exist. Yes, they probably count for a large majority of the grade in the class. No, it's not going to help to worry about them week one of starting college. Don't blow off those deadlines, and remember to make a plan to study. If you're doing well in the class by week six and understand all of the material, you won't need two weeks to study for that midterm. If you're not doing so well by then, take some time to create a schedule that works for you and your day-to-day activities. Take the initiative and use study time to make some new friends in classes as well.
Friends
Another part of freshman year you definitely do not have to worry about is making friends. Everyone meets new people at different rates, and being nervous about when, where or how is not going to benefit you in the long run. Whether you find them in classes, new clubs, on the street or at your new favorite taco place, it's going to happen. You'll find your group and people who share your interests among thousands of other new students. If there is any tip that I
can give you to make sure you find lasting friends sooner rather than later, it is to be involved. Explore everything Illinois has to offer, and everything it throws at you. There are over 1,000 clubs on campus to choose from, and one of them is sure to interest you and other likeminded students.
Majors
Of all the small worries and challenges you may face freshman year, your major may seem like one of the biggest. Not many people know exactly what they want to do when they leave high school, and generally end up deciding on their major based on personal interests and what sounds like a promising major. It's normal to have doubts about the major you choose when you're finally exposed to all of the other possibilities in college, but it's important to remember that you chose your major for a reason. Something about it interested you, wheth-
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er it's the math behind it, the artistic aspect or the communication. If you're unsure about your major, talk to your adviser about it instead of worrying whether or not you are in the right place. Freshman year is about exploration; taking classes that are not necessarily in your major and exploring what really fulfills you. There's no sense worrying about something you have control over, and it's likely that at the end of your first or second semester of college
you won't be too far into your major classes that changing majors would require an extra year. If you're worried about it, talk about it. If you're not, enjoy the major you chose and the opportunity to finally focus on subjects that interest you. Whether it's classes, friends, majors or general uncertainty you're facing your freshman year, take a step back and look at your stressors from a distance.
If it's something you can control, something you can prepare for or something you can get help for, you can do it. Take a deep breath, evaluate the problem and remember— don't stress, stay fresh. Alex is a senior in LAS. greulic2@dailyillini.com
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president of every club you’re a part of, but ask about how available those leadership opportunities are when signing up for email lists on Quad Day. If you decide to join an RSO which is dedicated to
cial to you in the long run. They can tell you how to arrange your schedule in a way which classes will be less stressful, and give you much needed advice about professors, internships and University life
“Befriending people at the University who have been through similar classes and have similar goals can be very beneficial to you in the long run.” assisting people on similar academic and career paths as you, it can expose you to older peers who can become mentors to you. Befriending people at the University who have been through similar classes and have similar goals can be very benefi-
in general. Making connections to the right people is an important part of the collegiate journey, and older students will oftentimes have wisdom they would be more than willing to share with you. It would be clever on your part to learn from their mistakes
rather than your own. Even if you only make friends with people your own age, that doesn’t mean they won’t have any wisdom to share with you, and you with them. Ultimately, creating study groups with people who are enrolled in the same classes that you are, or simply having someone to text about an economics problem can be a great asset. Truth be told, the more people who you have to lean on at this time in your life, while we all test the waters of true independence, the better off you are. And most importantly, join RSOs and tailor them to your needs and interests, not the other way around. For example, if you’re major is in Advertising or Public Relations, work your way up to even-
tually becoming social media or PR chairman of an organization you’re passionate about. If your major is Business, you can hone in on your public speaking and problem solving skills by joining an improv comedy group on campus. The list goes on and on, but the key is to use your passions to help you find your way. What we need the most is oftentimes found in unlikely places, so keep an open mind, and don’t discount anything as a waste of time if you have a love for it. Because when you look at it the right way, there can be academic, social and many more benefits to joining any RSO on campus. Pari is a sophomore in Media parina2@dailyillini.com
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Don't let the party school reputation scare you BY KAREN LIU INTERIM EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Two years ago, before I ever stepped foot on campus, I did what many incoming freshman would do: I googled University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, hoping to get a vague idea of the place I would call home for the next four years. Over 30 million results turned up. As I scrolled through the pages, a particular theme seemed to stand out. Many headlines along the line of “UIUC ranked among the top party schools in the country” caught my eye. I didn’t know how to feel about that. If you are anything like me, the thought of a college party is both exciting and intimidating. A picture with red solo cups, loud music and colorful drinks started to form in my mind. I’d be lying to say I wasn’t looking forward to being a part of the party scene. As the summer rolled around and I finally got to see the campus for the first time, I was determined to make the most out of my time at the University, and that meant both academically and socially. Like many freshmen around me, I was eager to go out and find my crowd at a college party. With a relatively light freshman year workload, I spent many Friday and Saturday nights with my newly found friends scouring the campus for parties. With bar admission for those 19 and older, we had to work hard to live up to the expectations of being a student at
one of the top party schools around. It took a while, but eventually my enthusiasm for parties died down. Don’t get me wrong, I had a blast. But it came to a point where other aspects of my life caught up with me, and I simply decided to not spend e v e r y weekend at parties just because they were available. For a while, I was worried my social life was going to take a hit. Seeing so many people around me having crazy party nights as if it’s the first week of freshman year made me feel insecure about losing my friends and becoming “the boring one,” but at the same time I was having a hard time pushing myself to go out as much as I used to. However, I slowly discovered that my life changed for the better once I stopped pushing myself to go out just because I somehow felt obligated to be a part of the “top party school.” It was a liberating feeling to realize it is okay to party as much as I feel comfortable with. Coming to a “party school” means that if you want to party every night, you’ll probably be able to. And it sometimes is a helpful resource, in fact, to help blow off some steam and let loose from the college
stress. But if you are someone who doesn’t like the idea of being with a crowd, or just simply can’t appreciate the music kids play at party these days (trust me, that happens), or because you have a busy schedule so that it’s hard to make time for parties every week, remember
it is okay to make your own decisions. The bottom line is, don’t ever feel like you are obligated to be a part of the “party scene” just because the University has its name on a list. There is so much more the school has to offer. And don’t be afraid to let people know that you don’t feel com-
fortable going out. On a campus this size, you will always find people who are in the same situation as you. Who knows, maybe you will bond with your best friend over your mutual dislike of going to parties. Also remember to never feel bad for taking a step back like I did. As much as I often look b a c k on my
freshman year parties fondly, I know I’ve made the right decision to spend more time on other aspects of my college life. After all, it’s all about the balance. Even when it comes to parties. Karen is a junior in Media. karenl3@dailyillini.com
“On a campus this size, you will always find people who are in the same situation as you. Who knows, maybe you will bond with your best friend over your mutual dislike of going to parties.”
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How to maintain friendships from home while at college BY ANDREA FLORES LONGFORM EDITOR
In just a few weeks, you’ll be packing up your bags to start your life in Champaign. Before my freshman year began three years ago, I was so eager to get to school that I started packing about a month before move-in day. But, as excited as I was to start college, something major was missing from my luggage -- I couldn’t pack my best friend and bring her to Champaign with me. Becky, my best friend since eighth grade, was also preparing for her freshman year at Miami University in Oxford, OH., and it felt like the end of the world to think that we would be nearly three hundred miles away from each other for most of the year. Not only was I sad I wouldn’t be able to share my college experience firsthand with her, but I was worried our friendship would end once college began. But, in the last three years, our friendship has only grown stronger. So if you’re worried like I was about maintaining friendships while away at college, keep the following in mind.
High school is different than college
This is an obvious statement, but just hear me out. In high school, your friends from home were typically always around you, so you may be used to having them at your side or on their phone whenever you want to hear from them. But now, everyone is going to be on different schedules. Maybe your friend will have more afternoon classes than you, so if you have a major life update or crisis that needs their attention, or you just want to chat, they may not get back to you as
soon as you would like. Keeping this in mind is crucial; everyone will be falling into their own rhythm between classes, jobs and extracurriculars so it’s important to be understanding and be patient! But, with that in mind…
Answer your phone
As the saying goes, communication is key. If your friend texts you saying “DUDE GUESS WHAT!” but you’re about to clock in at work, or take that much needed afternoon nap, don’t leave your friend hanging. Taking one minute to say “Let me text you back later!” when you’re busy really goes a long way. If you keep missing your friend’s texts…
Plan time to catch up
Every year, it feels like I just get busier and busier. Classes get more demanding, responsibilities increase and Google Calendar becomes your best friend. You will be probably experience the same thing, along with your friends, so don’t be shy to suggest setting time aside as often as you’d like to catch up. Scheduling a phone call or FaceTime with your friends might feel strange, but just like making plans to hang out, you’ll look forward to hearing from them.
Step out of your comfort zone -- literally
When Becky and I went off to college, we promised each other that we would visit each other every semester. And for the last three years, we’ve kept our promise, and it has made for some of the best memories I have of college so far. Once you’re settled at school, host your friends in your dorm for a weekend. Show them everything
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you love about the University, and trust me, there’ll be too much to see in one weekend. And when your friends are settled, plan a trip to their school. Nothing is sweeter than seeing what makes your friends happy. Meeting their new friends and checking out a new college that you’ve never been to before is a great getaway in the midst of midterms. If your friend stayed home, whether they’re still in high school, at a community college or working, heading home to see them is also the perfect way to catch up. It’s a lot easier than you might think. The Illinois Terminal is Champaign’s bus and train station that has both Amtrak, Grey-
hound and other transportation company stops . It’s definitely a bit nerve-racking to travel alone, but it will make you feel incredibly independent and you’ll see new places and things, which is what college is all about.
her!” my stomach would lurch a bit. Those anxieties, and others like them, are completely natural when you’re away at school. You’re in a new place, and you may miss home and life before college when times get tough, and if your friends Just breathe are AWOL, it definitely I find myself overthinkwon’t feel great. ing a lot, especially when But, don’t forget to just things seem awry. This breathe. They likely just was especially the case got wrapped up in somewhen I started college. If thing and missed your text. Becky didn’t reply to my It happens, and it’s okay. Snapchat that definitely With that, don’t be should’ve been responded afraid to tell your friend if to, I’d worry about it exces- you feel like they’ve been sively. If texts with another hard to reach. They care friend from home seemed about you and will adjust short, I’d think a lot about accordingly. Also don’t get what went wrong. And if jealous; be happy for your my friend posted a Snapfriend just like they’re hapchat with her roommate py for you. and captioned it “Love Friendships change as
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Tag your friend in memes. Send them old, cringe-worthy photos of you and them from high school. Sharing a laugh with your friend, possibly hundreds of miles away, is still just as sweet. Sending a “Thinking of you” text with a funny picture, and receiving one, makes all the difference. It’s not easy to be away from someone you spent so many years being close to, but it’s not the end of the world. It’s just the start of a new phase of your friendship that you get to grow from. Andrea is a senior in Media. aflore14@dailyillini.com
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Sporting events to go to before graduating BY MEGAN REST ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
Being a student at the University is *pick a work* - but being an Illini fan is better. With 19 varsity teams, finding something to watch during any season isn’t a challenge. And there are a few iconic teams you shouldn’t pass up a chance to see while you’re a student. Every August the football team laces up for another season, but they aren’t the only ones. The start of the fall semester hallmarks the beginning of women’s soccer, volleyball and men’s and women’s cross country teams seasons. Football is a centerpiece at Illinois. This year the Illini will play 12 games nearly every Saturday from about August to the middle of November. Last season, the football team went 2-10 overall and 0-9 in the Big Ten. While the squad’s record might be a little rough, the game atmosphere is anything but. Memorial Stadium fits nearly 60,000 people inside it’s iconic walls, however outside there are hundreds more tailgating in Grange Grove. Inside, students are welcomed with the warm boom of long time Chicago Blackhawks and White Sox announcer Gene Honda’s voice over the PA system. The north end of the field is home to the “Block I” student section, which regularly chants and performs along with the Marching Illini throughout the game. The stadium is home to energy unlike anywhere else on campus. Memorial is where students congregate for Sights and Sounds in their first days as Illini; it’s also where they spend their final hours as students in lieu of graduation. It’s a common place, and no matter what the scoreboard says, going to an Illinois football game is a special
experience. Illinois volleyball is hardcore –– last year the team was one of the best in the country. Their 2017 season concluded with a loss to Michigan State in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament. The women went 23-11 under first-year head coach Chris Tamas. And the energy inside Huff Hall mirrors Illini volleyball’s success. The Spike Squad –– Illini volleyball’s student section –– is one of the most enthusiastic clubs on campus. Whether students are twirling orange and blue towels or wearing old volleyballs as hats, the spike squad is like Illinois’ seventh woman. In the Big Ten, Illinois volleyball is notorious for having some of the best fans. In the winter, Illini fans rejoice over the starts of men’s and women’s basketball, as well as wrestling, men’s and women’s gymnastics and women’s swimming and diving. Like football, men’s basketball is another trademark event for Illini fans. Their season launches on the cusp of November and concludes anywhere from February to April –– depending on the team’s overall success. But no matter what the Illini’s record is, there’s something unique about going to a game at State Farm Center. Men’s games are filled with sound; from the team’s student section Orange Crush and the Marching Illini. Like football and volleyball, the student section is a huge reserve for Illinois spirit under State Farm’s roof. And since Illinois has pumped significant cash into new renovations of State Farm, fans are indulged with professionallevel game time audio and graphics. The spring season is the busiest for Illinois athletics. With eight varsity teams playing from about Febru-
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The team celebrates after a difficult point against Northwestern during Illinois’ 3-0 win on Wednesday, Nov 1. Assistant Sports editor Megan points out that the team was among the best in the country.
ary to as late as June, there are heaps of events for Illini fans to go to on a weekly basis. Students can enjoy anything from the bleachers at a baseball game to cheering on some of the nations top tennis players at the Atkins Tennis Center. Illini softball and baseball are cornerstones of spring in Champaign-Urbana. Bren Spillane is one of the University’s best athletes and Illinois baseball is lucky enough to have him as their frontman. Last year the band of bat swingers went 33-20 overall, but dipped out of the season in the Big Ten tournament after going 2-2 with losses to Indiana and Purdue. And just like Block I and Orange Crush, the baseball team has its own unique student section namesake –– the Grounds Crew. While Illinois Field doesn’t sit thousands of fans, the arena provides the same energy.
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Grounds Crew members yell cheers while the smaller fan base fosters a more intimate ball park atmosphere. This season the softball team went 37-18 overall, but dropped their second game in the Big Ten tournament
to Indiana 1-2. Softball games are mirrors of their male counterparts on the baseball diamond, however the energy on the field is unique on it’s own. In the dugout, Illini scream jovial chants to fire
up teammates up to bat. While some sports attract more fans, no matter what sport you’re watching at Illinois, you’re in for a treat. Megan is a junior in Media. merest2@dailyillini.com
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