urbana is a tight-knit community, where you are more than just a number or statistic. everyone here knows who you are and cares about you. with small class sizes and amazing professors, you truly get a great education.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
get involved with activities and clubs; it is a great way to make friends! also, take advantage of the resources on campus. everyone here is willing to help and wants you to succeed.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
urbana's courses can be tough and require you to put in work, but they are worth it. i have learned so much from my professors, and they are more than willing to help you. we also have free tutoring available on campus if needed, which can be found in our student success center.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
the dorms here are actually pretty big compared to other schools. they come furnished with a bed and mattress, a wardrobe, a dresser, and a desk for each person living in the room. after your freshman year you have options on what kind of dorm you want to live in. my sophomore year i lived in the suites, which features three bedrooms, a living room, and two bathrooms. they are currently being renovated right now, which will make them even nicer! i now live in mcconnell, our newest dorm on campus. in mcconnell there are different wings you can live in. each wing has 4-5 private bathrooms, which means you only share a bathroom with around 6 other people. there is also an option to live in a "single" where you will have your own dorm room as well. although it was a big adjustment, living in a dorm has been a great experience for me. itã¢â?â?s a great way to meet new friends!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
urbana offers a lot of different scholarships that make the university very affordable! you can receive scholarships for athletics, academics, and many different clubs or activities you may be interested in. i am extremely happy with my financial aid package and my decision to come to urbana.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
there are tons of clubs and activities to get involved with on campus. some of our clubs include cheerleading, bowling, choir, band, knights4christ, shooting sports, student government, and theater. in addition, our campus activities board (cab) is always hosting fun activities and bringing live performers to campus. this year we had kel mitchell come to campus and many other activities like a bingo night, uu family feud, and the uu price is right where many prizes were given away to students.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
campus safety is just a phone call away! if you ever lock yourself out of your dorm or need anything, they will be there in a matter of minutes. they also do routine checks through buildings and on the ground, making it a very safe atmosphere.
urbana is a tight-knit community, where you are more than just a number or statistic. everyone here knows who you are and cares about you. with small class sizes and amazing professors, you truly get a great education.
get involved with activities and clubs; it is a great way to make friends! also, take advantage of the resources on campus. everyone here is willing to help and wants you to succeed.
urbana's courses can be tough and require you to put in work, but they are worth it. i have learned so much from my professors, and they are more than willing to help you. we also have free tutoring available on campus if needed, which can be found in our student success center.
the dorms here are actually pretty big compared to other schools. they come furnished with a bed and mattress, a wardrobe, a dresser, and a desk for each person living in the room. after your freshman year you have options on what kind of dorm you want to live in. my sophomore year i lived in the suites, which features three bedrooms, a living room, and two bathrooms. they are currently being renovated right now, which will make them even nicer! i now live in mcconnell, our newest dorm on campus. in mcconnell there are different wings you can live in. each wing has 4-5 private bathrooms, which means you only share a bathroom with around 6 other people. there is also an option to live in a "single" where you will have your own dorm room as well. although it was a big adjustment, living in a dorm has been a great experience for me. itã¢â?â?s a great way to meet new friends!
for students living on campus there are two places to eat - the cafeteria and the white family grill. the cafeteria offers a lot of options for every meal. for breakfast they offer everything from fresh fruit and yogurt, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, eggs, and bacon. for lunch and dinner they typically offer a fresh soup and salad bar, pasta bar, deli sandwich station, pizza, hamburgers, and an entrã©e that changes every day. the white family grill also has a lot of options that you can order including hamburgers, chicken tenders, and grilled chicken wraps.
urbana offers a lot of different scholarships that make the university very affordable! you can receive scholarships for athletics, academics, and many different clubs or activities you may be interested in. i am extremely happy with my financial aid package and my decision to come to urbana.
there are tons of clubs and activities to get involved with on campus. some of our clubs include cheerleading, bowling, choir, band, knights4christ, shooting sports, student government, and theater. in addition, our campus activities board (cab) is always hosting fun activities and bringing live performers to campus. this year we had kel mitchell come to campus and many other activities like a bingo night, uu family feud, and the uu price is right where many prizes were given away to students.
campus safety is just a phone call away! if you ever lock yourself out of your dorm or need anything, they will be there in a matter of minutes. they also do routine checks through buildings and on the ground, making it a very safe atmosphere.