Whether you’re passionate about everything Urbana-Champaign has to offer, or you’re a keen freshman looking to make the most of your time in college, we have plenty of options for you. I’m here. Check out the following list of things to do before graduating from UIUC.
- join Registered Student Organization.
- take a picture with alma mater (It’s tradition to do so both on the first day of class and on graduation day!).
- feed the squirrels.
- take classes at Foellinger Auditorium.
- visit Rare books and manuscript library.
- go to quad day.
- Introduce yourself to new people.
- support your favorites Fighting Illini Sports directly.
- admire cherry blossoms at Japan House.
- volunteer For good reason.
- Eat-in Each cafeteria at least once.
- to explore Champaign Urbana community.
- have a picnic at Irini Gloves.
- Find a mentor or become a mentor.
- invite family mother again dad’s weekend.
- hear Altgerd’s chime concert.
- get caught up in research.
- take class For fun like ice skating, flower arranging, or chocolate tasting, anyone?
- enjoy autumn leaves in arboretum.
- attend job fair.
- Buy Illini Gear!
- learn with any of us many beautiful libraries.
- Watch our talented fellow engineers race. concrete canoe.
- Find your favorite study spot.
- Appearing in a performance at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.
- Enjoy a quiet moment in the South Quad.
- Check out the work of fellow artist Irini at the annual art + design school exhibition.
- to play On-campus sports.
- Obtain part-time job.
- study abroad (Short term options are also available!).
- Attend an ARC cooking class educational kitchen.
- get internship.
- Join or form a study group.
- eat at a student-run restaurant bevier cafe.
- attend Marching Illini band playing.
- Prepare your resume or conduct a mock interview career center.
- climb rock wall at ARC.
- catch outdoor summer movies on a quad.
- Hear the world’s most talented guitarist Elnora.
- go bowling in the Illini Union.
- develop leadership skills through Illinois Leadership Center.
- Host a watch party for Fighting Illini’s away games.
- Annual Insect Horror Film Festivalorganized by the Department of Entomology since 1984.
- visit Krannert Museum.
- Say hello to orange and blue fish Irini Union water tank.
- go skating at ice arena.
- to go into each building At least once on campus.
- Enjoy international and local acts at Pygmalion Festival.
- Tours sousa archive at the Music Center of America.
- Participated in a lecture by a special guest speaker visiting Japan.
- visit Spurlock Museum.
- Karaoke to your heart’s content Irini Union.
- go sledding next door Orchard Downs.
- (or, if that’s not to your liking, pet a cute animal). veterinary open house.
- Check the night sky with observatory.
- See acts across the country at State Farm Center.
- Rub Lincoln’s nose to wish him good luck before his exam in Lincoln Hall.
- Napping on the quad.
- attendance homecoming.
- Go to office hours.
- Lace up your annual racing shoes illinois marathon.
- Count the beautiful murals by independent artists on campus.
- dial a carol For holiday cheer (this is the longest-running college housing tradition!).
- Bet on your love life with a visit to eternal flame.
- Participate in an instant snowball fight or build a snowman with your quad.
- drink coffee in Irini Union Hear fellow students rock out at the piano (seriously, they’re awesome).
- Visit the Tesla Coil Concert at engineering open house.
- Grab some locally grown produce at student sustainable farm stand.
- Create a late-night snack run.
- check out cotton clubthe Central Black Student Union’s annual fashion and variety show.
- I will participate in traditional japanese tea ceremony.
- visit tomorrow’s plot to see historic corn.
- Catch some of the year’s best flicks at EbertfestRoger Ebert’s Annual Film Festival.
- Book at spice box Try the delicious creations of UIUC students.
- take group fitness class Through campus recreation.
- Fall asleep in a comfortable chair in the UIUC building.
- Watch student performances at Lincoln Hall Theater.
- visit MRI display at the Beckmann Institute.
- Play Frisbee on your quad on the first warm days of spring.
- laugh at Friday Funniesa comedy show hosted by the Illini Union.
- take a study break at Yoga at Beckmann.
- visit round barn.
- Take pictures of beautiful sunsets. Sky also loves to wear orange and blue.
- be surprised by Holiday Magic Chemistry Demonstration Show.
- Save energy by turning off the lights with ilini light out.
- attendance spring jam concert on a quad.
- schedule an appointment with writer’s workshop Get feedback on paper.
- Stop and smile at the cute dog in Illini gear.
- watch the show on Starkel Planetarium.
- visit grunge glove Before the Illini football game.
- take a picture in front of Halene Gateway (And a fountain dyed orange for Homecoming!).
- Stare at the squirrel on your way to class.
- famous”echo spot” In front of Foellinger Hall.
- Test your knowledge with Tuesday night trivia You can also win prizes at Illini Union!
- run, walk, skip, hop Illinois Homecoming 5K Race.
- Look for statues around campus like North Quad’s typical engineerQuinn.
- Remember the words “hello to orange”
- Explore the labyrinth that is Altgeld Hall (and hidden DQ!).
- Hello Ambassador Animals At the Wildlife Medical Clinic.
- Let’s shout “ILL” with all one’s might!
There is a lot to do on campus before graduating from UIUC, from simple activities to long-term commitments. Participate in carrying out traditions or form your own traditions with your allies. Either way, have fun and make the most of your time here. A lot awaits you!
