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One might expect some tentative and even negative opinions about any school, but this is truly not the case here at U of I. Students are proud of U of I’s history, proud of is academic accomplishments, proud of the social opportunities it offers, and, most of all, they are proud to be alumni. For so many students to view their choice to come here as an unequivocally good one is a fantastic testament to the University’s strength.
Of course students here have plenty to complain about—the weather, the parking, the Greek social scene, the rural location. But all things considered, the positive points of the U of I experience tipped the scale—the University’s academic excellency, the safety, the social atmosphere, the athletic tradition, the city’s excellent transportation system. Some students admitted that they had a hard time adjusting, that they occasionally wished they had made another decision—but in the end, they were all happy to be here. The most encouraging fact was that so many people mentioned that they were leaving as better people, more knowledgeable, eclectic, and better equipped to navigate through life. University of Illinois students do not just leave with a piece of paper in their hands, they leave with a wealth of experience that is not easily rivaled—and, for in-staters, without enormous debt burdens to face when they graduate.
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Anonymous says:  |
A diversity of people and ideas...
A diversity of people and ideas ensure that a person will not leave the same after four years. And though it’s frustrating to be in the middle of farmland, there is not a moment of regret for choosing the University of Illinois. |
thepro9424 says: University of Illinois 2013 Undecided |
It's Fun to Be Out Here, but You Better Study.
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UIUC is one of the best place for studying since the neighboring places are almost surrounded by corn fields and farms. However, you will enjoy many other events and be able to get along with school life. However, the academic life can turn up really hard and grueling. There are a lot of workloads. But overall experience at school is so far great.
Overall Experience: March 17, 2010
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Anonymous says: |
I have loved this experience. No...
I have loved this experience. No regrets whatsoever. |
Anonymous says: |
My college experience is dear to...
My college experience is dear to me because I have matured and changed so much for the better. |
Anonymous says: |
When I first came here, I admit...
When I first came here, I admit that I all did was drink and blow off class. I really regret that, because I messed up not just my grades, but I also missed out on all the other opportunities there are here. Now that I am graduating, I wished that I had used my time here better. |
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