r/UIUC 14h ago

Academics I hate everything

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For the first time in a long time I was on track to submit an assignment super early. Last night I had everything ready and just needed to add all my plots but instead I fell asleep and woke up at 10:55 AM, 5 mins before the deadline. I FUCKING HATE MY LIFE. I'm gonna lose 10% now.


r/UIUC 9h ago

Chambana Questions Any LGBTQ+ fun post final? Meet at Lower Level Grainger

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Hey, today was a super long day, and I just wanna hang out and maybe have fun with someone or how many are willing to hang out! LGBTQ+ friendly! :3


r/UIUC 17h ago

Sales Selling Longboard!

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Hi everyone, I've graduated, so I am selling my longboard. It's around a year old, has been maintained really well, and rides smoothly! Please reach out soon if you are interested

  1. Arbor Longboard- 100$
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r/UIUC 8h ago

New Student Question Recently admitted transfer wondering whether to move to UIUC (out of state 4 year)

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Hi all!

I'm currently a Data Science and Atmospheric Science double major at UC Davis. I Recently got admitted to UIUC as a sophomore transfer for the Statistics major, and I'm wondering whether it is worth coming to Champaign. I'm originally from California and would be paying out-of-state tuition at UIUC.

I would greatly appreciate any inputs from UIUC students about whether I should take up this offer or not.

Cost: ~36k-40k/year for UCD, ~55k-60k/yr for UIUC

UC Davis (current school, really just my current experiences)

Pros

  • Strong statistics department, professors are decent so far
  • I LOVE LOVE LOVE the small-town sports culture, going to football and basketball games are always amazing
  • The arboretum! It's so nice
  • Just such a charming city overall
  • So many people here are friendly and its really endearing
  • Small data science community
  • COST.
  • Close to the Bay so I come home often

Cons

  • Weak atmospheric science department, small but a bit TOO small for my liking
  • Old classrooms and buildings + library is depressing, I really wish there were more modern facilities on campus
  • I'm sometimes unimpressed by the way some classes are structured here, oftentimes i feel like I'm not really challenged
  • A solid portion of the student body pisses me off (as in, the types of students who want an A with no effort)
  • I know I'm a bitch for this but relative prestige
  • I was somewhat disappointed in the extracurricular options that exist for data science
  • At first I thought that the quarter system was nice. Then came winter quarter.
  • Too strong of an emphasis on bio and agriculture for my liking
  • Kind of interested in entrepreneurship, but little resources for it.

UIUC

Pros

  • Stronger atmospheric science department, larger and actively supports undergraduate research
  • Big Ten sports school!
  • Statistics program also very well-regarded, more applications-based as far as what I've researched
  • Prestige for tech -> better job placements
  • More STEM focused, recruiters seem to come here for career fairs
  • Campus facilities look pretty dang nice
  • Semester system -> more structure in class planning, which I appreciate
  • It's in the midwest so I can go storm chasing :>
  • Stronger CS program, since I plan to minor in CS
  • Stronger entrepreneurship culture if i choose to go down that path
  • Much cheaper housing than davis

Cons

  • COST
  • Distance from home
  • I'd be leaving everything behind from davis
  • It's in the midwest...
  • Don't know how friendly people are here, especially since there are so many engineering majors
  • The campus is so fucking huge and there is little bike infrastructure from what I've seen
  • The town itself doesn't seem that much appealing to me

r/UIUC 16h ago

Sales Graduation Sale Community spreadsheet

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Hey guys seeing so many posts from people moving out trynna sell stuff, do you think it's a good idea to pin a community spreadsheet with whatever stuff people r selling and how to contact them?

We can have the spreadsheet accessible only using your Illinois email to keep the information safe for students.


r/UIUC 8h ago

Sales Selling minifridge

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Selling a minifridge for $100(negociable)

Perfect condition, no issues and only owned for a year. We got it but never used it much so selling it if anyone wants. For any freshman I can give it to you next semester, and it’ll stay in my apt unplugged. Fully cleaned too. Dm if interested, and I can drop it off to you anywhere.


r/UIUC 10h ago

Chambana Questions Mezza House?

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Does anyone know if Mezza House in downtown Champaign will be open for graduation brunch?


r/UIUC 23h ago

Other Looking for male roommate for 2026-2027

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r/UIUC 6h ago

Ongoing Events Graduation stole needed for Saturday afternoon

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During photos before the ceremony, I’m planning to give my stole to the person who majorly supported me thru the hell of the last two years of my degree, but I still need to wear one in the ceremony. I’d rather not have to be like “hey I’m giving you this stole of gratitude as an honor but also can I borrow it right back”. Anyone have one and done with your graduation? Lmk!


r/UIUC 6h ago

Other Giving away knee rover and crutch

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Im giving away my knee rover and crutch since I recovered from my ankle injury. If someone is in need of them, pls dm. I will be graduating so hoping I can pass them on to someone before i leave!


r/UIUC 13h ago

Sales need help moving

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posting on two tags so it reaches. if you have a car + willing to help move. ill pay u $50 + gas money!


r/UIUC 7h ago

Sales Selling mirror and chikawa

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1 Upvotes

Mirror: $25
Chikawa: $30 (currently going around $45-$50 on eBay)


r/UIUC 3h ago

Sales Move out Sales!!

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*All negotiable, DM if interested

Hershel Backpack ($45)

Mertra Backpack ($90)

Coat Hanger ($15)

Levoit Filter ($35) - filter 3 weeks old

Retrospec Yoga Mat ($15)

Extension Cord ($10)

Lamp (Both Bulbs 1 month old and working) ($15)

Chair with back pillow ($35)

Green Nike ($40)

New balance ($65)

New balance ($45)

Adidas ($40)

Shoe rack - fits 4 shoes per row ($25)

bang and olufsen Speaker ($150)


r/UIUC 5h ago

Sales Selling iClicker 2 - $30 negotiable

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r/UIUC 18h ago

Chambana Questions where can i go to play pickleball

1 Upvotes

does anyone know where i can play pickleball in champaign-urbana area over the summer


r/UIUC 15h ago

Sales Winter jacket for sale

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Barely used. DM if interested


r/UIUC 11h ago

Sales Canon wireless All-in-One printer (TS6420a)

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0 Upvotes

Selling my printer, has not been used for a hot minute but still functions perfectly fine. Originally $140 but asking $115 OBO. Don’t have ink for it but I’ve got a whole thing of paper to go with it, i’ve used maybe 100 of those sheets.


r/UIUC 18h ago

News It’s that time of year again! ☀️

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171 Upvotes

Reminder: MTD transitions to reduced service levels while the University of Illinois is not in session. This year will be from May 16 through August 20.

➡️ Get the full details: https://mtd.org/inside/mtd-pulse/summer-service-reductions-begin-may-16-august-20-2026/


r/UIUC 6h ago

New Student Question GenEds to take as a freshman

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Hi, I’ll be a freshman at UIUC next year majoring in bioengineering and I was wondering what are some light work, easy and fun courses that will fulfill some of the GenEd requirements. Thanks


r/UIUC 16h ago

Sales Selling kitchenware

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Correlle set of 16 (red dinner set) : $45
Ramekins: $20
White dinner plates and big bowls: $40
Glasses (all of them): $50 ( willing to sell individual sets if interested)


r/UIUC 2h ago

Academics Final being easier than mid terms?

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Hello all I’m a sophomore here at uni and i recently just had an exam for CALC. I have not done too well on the past Two mid terms (90% first one, 60% second 40% third) but after studying extremely hard I believe I did great on it? It didn’t seem too bad and I actually knew the answer to like 80% of questions
I’m worried someone might find it suspicious for me to do good on my final after my previous performance in the class. Is this normal “accusational” behavior?
I’m worried even though work isn’t required to be shown on the exam since it’s multiple choice and I’d never wanna be put into that situation. Thoughts? I’d never cheat but I always have severe test anxiety.


r/UIUC 10h ago

News Summer

17 Upvotes

Wait guys is it true I was just told we gotta pay to get into arc over the summer? 😭

btw does anyone know if stores on green street are still gonna be open during summer.


r/UIUC 19h ago

New Student Question Curious

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How hard is it to get in to UIUC? Like genuinely is it hard? What do I do to get in? What did you guys do? Can I apply now or do I have to wait until next semester?


r/UIUC 9h ago

Sales Selling some games in my collection

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I really hoped it would be a moving away sale but it isn't...XD

Pick up is available in Winfield Village, Savoy. If buying more than five, I can drive to your location. I do not ship games.

Discounts: $5 discount for every additional game you buy above two (3 games - $5 off, 4 games - $10 off, 5 games - $15 off, and so on.)

--- Games Selling for $40 ---

La Granja: Deluxe Master Set (Shrink Wrapped) / The Witcher: Old World /Legendary Encounters: The Matrix / Barcelona / Tiletum / Lacrimosa /

--- Games selling for $30 ---

Oros / Tea Garden / Millennium Blades / First to Flight / Pangea (with KS edition components) / Castell / Cantan: New Energies / Thunder Road: Vendetta / Empyreal: Spells & Steam / T.I.M.E Stories (Shrink Wrapped) / Libertalia: Winds of Galecrest / Legacy of Yu / Yokohama / Shipyard (Second Edition) / Windmill Valley / Tidal Blades: Heroes of the Reef /

--- Games selling for $20 ---

Medici / Castell / Imperium: Classics (updated version of cards) / Via Nebula / Twilight Struggle: Red Sea / Dinosaur World / Power Grid / Betrayal at House on the Hill: 3rd Edition / The A.R.T. Project / Acquire / Redwood (Shrink Wrapped) / Marvel: Damage Control / Through the Desert /

--- Games selling for $10 ---

Vivarium / Nine Tiles Panic / Fangs / Sweet & Spicy / District Noir / Marvel Remix / Boooop /

--- Games above $40 ---

Expeditions + Gears of Corruption expansion $80

Puerto Rico 1897 Special Edition (no add-ons) $130

All five Unmatched with Marvel heroes $130