I was born and raise in sunny Southern California and have embraced all the Californian stereotypes my whole life, but Illinois College feels like home. IC is an open school that provides a myriad of opportunities for its students. The students, administration and faculty are welcoming and genuine.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Join a literary society (kind of like a frat, but not) because you will make life long friends. Get involved in APO. It is the only service fraternity on campus and it is one of the best ways to meet people and develop your leadership skills. Getting involved as soon as possible will asure the perfect college experience.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The classes are difficult, but anywhere you go they will be. The only difference is that at IC the professors get to know the students on a more personal level which allows students to excel more in the class. The school also encourages students to venture off and try something new, so any class can change your life.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorms here are nice and there are always people planning events in the dorms so that you can really get to know other students living in the same building as you as well as those that live in other buildings.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There are three options on campus, the cafeteria, the grill, and the coffee shop. They all offer healthy options and a variety of food. The town also has various options such as Buffalo Wild Wings, Taco Bell, and various other chain and non-chain restaurants.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
For fun we usually go to friends rooms and spend time together because we are all so close. There are always events going on on campus and the student activities board always plans off campus events like skiing and paintballing. The recreation center is open till 11 nearly every day where you can swim or play basketball and there is a park nearby the school.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
On campus we have a tire swing on a tree in front of the library where people tend to hang out. There are also recreation rooms in all the dorms with ping-pong and other fun things.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
IC is great for students that want a homey feel to their college experience. You will get to know a ton of people because it is such a small campus.
Literary societies- Sigma Pi, Phi Alpha, Gamma Nu, Sigma Phi Epsilon
Fraternity- Alpha Phi Omega: One of the largest national service fraternities in the country.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
There are security call phones all over campus and they respond very quickly. Since I got here, i have not experienced any kind of harassment nor have i heard of anything happening.
I was born and raise in sunny Southern California and have embraced all the Californian stereotypes my whole life, but Illinois College feels like home. IC is an open school that provides a myriad of opportunities for its students. The students, administration and faculty are welcoming and genuine.
Join a literary society (kind of like a frat, but not) because you will make life long friends. Get involved in APO. It is the only service fraternity on campus and it is one of the best ways to meet people and develop your leadership skills. Getting involved as soon as possible will asure the perfect college experience.
The classes are difficult, but anywhere you go they will be. The only difference is that at IC the professors get to know the students on a more personal level which allows students to excel more in the class. The school also encourages students to venture off and try something new, so any class can change your life.
The dorms here are nice and there are always people planning events in the dorms so that you can really get to know other students living in the same building as you as well as those that live in other buildings.
There are three options on campus, the cafeteria, the grill, and the coffee shop. They all offer healthy options and a variety of food. The town also has various options such as Buffalo Wild Wings, Taco Bell, and various other chain and non-chain restaurants.
For fun we usually go to friends rooms and spend time together because we are all so close. There are always events going on on campus and the student activities board always plans off campus events like skiing and paintballing. The recreation center is open till 11 nearly every day where you can swim or play basketball and there is a park nearby the school.
On campus we have a tire swing on a tree in front of the library where people tend to hang out. There are also recreation rooms in all the dorms with ping-pong and other fun things.
IC is great for students that want a homey feel to their college experience. You will get to know a ton of people because it is such a small campus.
Literary Societies- kind of like frats but they help you develop your public speaking skills as well as your leadership. Alpha Phi Omega- Service frat on campus Student Activities Board- Plans campus activities Investment Club- Helps you handle finances There are always helpful workshops for making resumés and preparing for jobs. Also there are various other groups to get involved with.
Literary societies- Sigma Pi, Phi Alpha, Gamma Nu, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity- Alpha Phi Omega: One of the largest national service fraternities in the country.
There are security call phones all over campus and they respond very quickly. Since I got here, i have not experienced any kind of harassment nor have i heard of anything happening.