University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Top Questions

What kind of person should attend this school?

Kellirose

The person who should attend this school should have qualities of dedication, devotion, focus, and motivation in order to succeed the vigorous academic work load. This person should also desire a strong sense of community, which is easily achieved through the many clubs, activities, and social events throughout campus.

Rebecca

Outgoing and not intimidated by competition.

Delores

A person who is open to diversity, loves to work hard and play hard would love this school.

Brett

Someone who is outgoing, with an open mind, and willing to work hard.

Matthew

Any person really. The school itself holds a prestigious name and when companies see one's name associated with the school, it really helps give you the upper hand when looking for jobs. This school also is so ethnically diverse with so many clubs and activities to take part in, the community life here absolutely caters to everyone and anyone.

Angela

Anyone who wants a fun environment, cheap in-state tuition, and a great education.

Patricia

Our campus is so diverse that I don't feel there is a specific type of person that would do better than another. I do feel though that one who attends the U of I would do better if he enjoyed large lecture sizes, is extremely hard working, has great motivation, likes to get involved, and is well rounded.

Lia

Someone who has good work ethic but also knows how to and wants fun. Some people who attend my school shouldn't be there and just drink all the time. You should like meeting new people everyday and enjoy farms :)

Ally

A person who likes to be around people, who knows how to buckle down and study when needed

Natalie

someone who loves big ten sports, loves greek life, and can handle large classes. it has a very "university" big school atmosphere. also, someone who can handle a lot of workload and still maintain a social life.

Breanne

Some one who has a good grasp on a balanced life between school, work, friends, and family. Academics are very important, but social life here is just as vibrant.

Monica

Someone who is willing to schedule their time and apply themselves in classes. There is a lot of partying on campus but you don't need to drink or party to have a good time on the weekends.

Kyle

It seems like if you are from the suburbs of Chicago you are right at home

Rebecca

Someone who likes big schools and can make friends easily.

Carrie

A person who wants to broaden his or her horizons and try new things would fit in perfectly at the U of I. A student is allowed to recreate themselves when they go to college, and the U of I offers so many different tools to do so. With so many people, organizations, and majors, students have so many opportunities to do anything that they please.

Daniel

Anyone

Charlie

A student that has good organizational skills and their priorities straight; one who wants to be eligible for great career opportunities.

Krysta

Someone who isn't scared of large classes mixed in with smaller discussion. Someone who is willing to put effort into their acadmeics. Someone interested in research, engineering, agriculture, or business. Someone interested in a fraternity or sorority or any other club/extra curricular activity.

Nisha

A working driven person. You have to want to work hard and excel. You should also be ready to party, because if you don't you'll be at home with the foreign Korean students (completely the truth). And they won't let you hang out most of the time, because they don't like people very much...or so i've heard. I really feel that you shouldwant to be social, or get ready to be an engineering nerd (like my own sister) who never sees daylight

derek

Anyone that wants go get the best bang for their buck. University of Illinois has some of the best programs to compete with other schools. Generally, I would say anyone looking to do Business or Engineering should look even more into UIUC. It is a great place for everyone that likes to be social and still get a quality education.

Corey

Somebody with rich parents who can afford to pay for school and anything else they want. Not someone like me who has to work full time to survive and juggle their job with a ridiculous workload from classes

Julia

To attend the University of Illinois, one has to be driven and very acedemically focused. It's not somewhere where you can slack off and just get through by doing minimal work.

Kyle

A person that is looking for a difficult school and still wants to have fun.

Deborah

Someone looking for a strong Christian community and/or a large Greek system; someone who doesn't really care about what the campus looks like

Sandra

Anyone that is willing to work hard and is willing to try new things.

Cara

A person that is open to new ideas and ready to work hard.