Leaving my hometown of Aurora, IL and stepping into campus life at UIC my freshman year was a moment that I will never forget. The typical feelings crept in while moving in; excitement,…
We are halfway through the semester and a lot of us students are starting to feel burned out. Many of us have just finished midterms and are exhausted from cramming, pulling all-nighters, and…
Welcome to Handshake 101! With so many job search sites on the internet, Handshake is the premier site for connecting UIC students to a wide variety of employers and opportunities thanks to UIC…
Photography is a great way for students to express themselves. Whether you’re taking a portrait or landscape photo to post on social media or keeping for yourself, it allows you to not only…
Music is essential when going about your day-to-day, especially as a college student. It brightens your mood if you’re feeling down, encourages you to train harder at the gym, and helps you maintain…
Becoming one of the firsts in your family to go to college can be nerve-wracking. With having to figure everything out on your own and learning about all the campus resources can be…
If you find yourself off campus and away from UIC Dining locations, picking a good lunch spot around campus can be hard since there are so many options! However, if I were to choose my…
As life begins to return to normal, many of our school schedules now have classes online and in-person. This means that campus commuters have to plan their schedules to accommodate for transportation time.…
When it comes to studying, location is everything. Good study environments keep me grounded and help me stay focused. This year, I’ve decided to test and try out different study spots found around…
Welcome to Chicago, the third largest city in the country! Whether it’s your first year in the city or you simply have not had the chance to explore the neighborhoods near campus, here…
