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nellibelle

Illinois State University '10
Majoring in Finance and Accounting
Member since 1/28/2011

Diversity at Illinois State University

B-

Lots of Churches in Town

Our campus, I would say is mostly liberal, but we are not a very politically driven campus. I rarely see any protests or at least I hear about it the next day. We do have a lot of churches in town so there must be a large enough population for it, but none of my friends attend.

Jan 28, 2011

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Drug Safety at Illinois State University

B+

Everyone Drinks

It seems to me that pretty much everyone drinks. We are a pretty big party school and students want to blow off steam. There isn't a lot of peer pressure as you get older and if you want to stay in one night no one is going to say anything bad.

Jan 28, 2011

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Parking at Illinois State University

D

Beware of Parking Tickets

Parking officials are always out and if you are parked on the street longer than 24 hours, you WILL get ticketed. Tickets are $20 and gets turned over to the university if you don't pay it.

Jan 28, 2011

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Athletics at Illinois State University

A-

Homecoming Is the Best!

Homecoming is always fun! Everyone dresses up and gets to the parking lot early to pregame and drink. Not that many people actually go to the game because we're not that good, but it's still fun!

Jan 28, 2011

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Campus Strictness at Illinois State University

C-

Barely See Any Campus Police

I hardly see any campus police walking around campus. I do see them at the bar at closing time or riding around on bikes when it's nice out. I don't know exactly how to get in touch with them either.

Jan 28, 2011

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Off-Campus Housing at Illinois State University

D-

Landlords Are Difficult

You need to stay away from certain landlords like Young America and Redbird realty. They honestly suck!

Jan 29, 2011

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Nightlife at Illinois State University

B+

Uptown Normal Is Fun During the Week

Uptown Normal is the best place to be during the week. There are always drink specials and it's always fun.

Jan 29, 2011

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Off-Campus Dining at Illinois State University

B-

Lots of Chain Restaurants

There are a lot of chain restaurants around normal, but if you travel outside campus there are a lot more local places that are very good to eat at!

Jan 29, 2011

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Overall Experience at Illinois State University

A

So Much Fun

I've had so much fun here! I can remember some great times with friends and some even more great times at parties!

Jan 29, 2011

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Health & Safety at Illinois State University

A

Student Health Services Cheap

If you're sick or anything, the student health services are always helpful and the medications are cheap. They work with you to find the perfect thing.

Jan 29, 2011

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Campus Housing at Illinois State University

B+

Watterson Is the Best!

Watterson is in the center of campus and always busy. It is the biggest dining hall in the midwest (and possibly the country?) There are so many people that live there which means it's never a dull moment. The only downside is moving in because the elevators stop on every 3rd floor so you might have to walk up/down stairs.

Feb 02, 2011

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Guys & Girls at Illinois State University

A-

There's a Lot of Hooking up

Most people who meet each other understand that it is not for a long term relationship and that means there is a lot of hooking up. There are those people who do get into relationships, but most people know that this is college and most people just want to have fun.

Feb 02, 2011

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Weather at Illinois State University

B

All Seasons Are Represented

We experience all seasons being in the midwest from really hot to snowy and cold. We usually get at least one snow/cold day a year (second semester). President Bowman is always on top of it and sends an email within notice.

Feb 02, 2011

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