By Sara Addis This academic school year is unlike any other. COVID-19 has forced almost all schools to have online learning. At the University of Illinois, there are a handful of classes that are in person, but most students, myself included, have all virtual classes. Virtual classes can come in many shapes and forms. Many … More How to Start Off the School Year on the Right Foot
By Haniya Ghazi Sooner than we think the weather is going to finally start getting nice again and we are going to want to soak up all that beautiful weather. Outdoor study spots are a game changer in the spring and can make stressful days a little bit better! Here are some of my … More Best Outdoor Study Spots on Campus
By Emily Tao Finals season is here, which means copious amounts of stress and hours spent studying. A lot of work is still yet to be done, so here are some short activities to do in-between studying to ease the stress of finals and get you one step closer to summer. Breathe Just take … More Short Activities to Help You Take Breaks While Studying for Finals
By Elaine Sine Finals. Stress. Writing. Stress. Projects. Stress! Stress! Stress! Nothing beats the end of spring semester like a boatload of stress headed your way, right? Finals are officially underway, and being ravaged by the stress of them should not be how you celebrate your long-awaited summer break. So it’s important to find … More Tips for Relaxation Over the Rest of the Semester
By Elaine Sine Early morning study sessions have been one of my habits as a student since middle school. I was never the type of person who could pull an all-nighter unless it was for an absolute emergency. I found myself to be much more productive if I gathered as much sleep as … More Early Morning Music and Study Tips
By Joseph E. Davis Photo courtesy of rebloggy.com The battle between the “cup half full/cup half empty” logic during the halfway point in the semester is a predicament that all students face as spring break approaches, and over the course of a student’s college career, they will find that they will eventually experience both views. … More The Halfway Point: Conquering the Second Half of the Spring Semester
By Amirah Zaveri Caffé Bene opened less than a month ago and is already a popular destination on campus to study and meet up with friends. The franchise originally started in South Korea and now has 86 locations throughout the US. With its modern, Asian-inspired décor and handcrafted drinks, Bene could prove to be valid … More Get cozy at Caffe Bene
By Tristin Marshall As we approach the end of the semester, we find ourselves now trying to get focused after 12 weeks of procrastination. However, the semester can possibly still be redeemed, but only if you study in the right places. Here is a list of some of the best places to study on campus: 1. UGL … More The Best Places to Study
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