By Marissa Yefsky // This year, UIUC has provided several “Wellness Days” in place of spring break. In other words, all UIUC students are prevented from leaving campus and returning. While this is a good idea to curb the spread of COVID-19, it is not very realistic when students are overloaded with classes, and many … More Spring Break Alternatives
By Marissa Yefsky Needless to say, nobody ever expected COVID-19 to hit as hard as it has. At its beginning, many people hoped this virus would be contained in China, and everyone’s lives outside would not be affected. Every community has felt the impact of this virus as it sweeps the globe. There are places … More Empty Cities Around the World
By Maddie Hayes There are so many different things that come to mind when thinking of studying abroad. I usually just think about how crazy it is that students get the opportunity to spend a semester halfway across the world. My time abroad has been nothing short of the adventure of a lifetime, and … More Springing Into New Adventures
By Sara Addis A recent surge of the coronavirus in the United States has caused concern among many Americans. The virus has most recently reached Illinois, causing many students and their families to panic. As a university student myself, I have been asking health care professionals on campus the best tips and tricks to stay … More The Coronavirus: Tips to Staying Healthy
By Sara Addis As a study abroad student in Amsterdam, I have had my fair share of rainy days. I would go so far as to say I am a rainy day expert. Here are the activities I have found most enjoyable while waiting out the rain. #1. Puzzles are considered one of the most … More Best Ways to Spend a Rainy Day
by Sara Addis So many University of Illinois students choose to study abroad the second semester of their academic year, meaning they will have to spend Valentine’s Day apart from their significant other. Luckily, the limitations of distance don’t have to mean limits on your relationship. From 100 to 10,000 miles apart, these ten … More Distance Doesn’t Mean A Thing: How To Celebrate Valentine’s Day Long-Distance
By Emily Tao Try Something New Time is coming to an end, so don’t waste it! Try something new. There is no time like now to be doing something. We only have our future and right now, so take advantage of that while you can, and try to live a life with little to … More How to Spend Your Last Moments in the 2010s
By Jack Coombs For the last time this semester, I will be sharing a few of my favorite photos from my study abroad experience. This gallery features pictures from Innsbruck, Austria, a city tucked between mountains in the Austrian Alps. Also featured are photos from the historic Rome, Italy, and Vienna, Austria. This is … More GALLERY: Study Abroad Travels in Innsbruck, Rome, Vienna
By Kendall Job This summer, I’m studying abroad for two weeks – 1 week in London and 1 week in Paris. Paris has been my dream travel destination for as long as I can remember, so needless to say, I’m pretty excited. Aside from worrying about recovering the three years of French I took … More European Fashion Trends to Pack in Your Suitcase for Studying Abroad
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