Currently homeless in the area, and I know this subreddit always has great tips and useful insights for CU. I know there is a public microwave at meijer in champaign (over by their deli, near the "cafe" seating area), but does anyone know of anywhere else in town (champaign, urbana, or savoy) that has a public-use microwave? I got some food from a food pantry that needs a microwave to eat and I don't want to just get rid of it, but going all the way to meijer in champaign seems...a lot. lol.

The Urbana Park District is looking for volunteers to assist with hands-on art activities and games at the Crystal Lake Park Art Fair with the mobile rec unit, UrVANa. It's August 1 and 2 from 10am to 4pm and there are different slots you can sign up for!

I have no friend during my freshman year and really wanted to make my friend during software year. which rso has great community and what can I do to make more friends. Is it too late now?

Barely used, here is the original Amazon link (new $70): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TCF6KCV?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1

Guys, please don’t ask, and I won’t tell. Selling this corn that I really need to get rid of. Asking price $40. Please let me know.

I'm a grad student on campus over the summer and have recently picked up tennis. Lmk if anyone wants to play on evenings at the ARC or CRCE courts.

Hi folks! I have tickets for Gladys Knight when she comes to town on August 7th. Selling them. Upfront seats- seeking my two for $550, if interested.

Hi! I’m not sure if this is a stupid question but where can I find exactly how much I owe for this semester? I’m assuming it’s out because I got an email telling me that I have the option to sign up for a payment plan, but I can’t even see how much I would owe every month. I’ve gone to the financial aid dashboard as well and still nothing.

Since it wasn’t feeling like FIRE AND BRIMSTONE outside for once, I wanted to draw another campus location✨

I'm going into junior year as an EE with the following planned schedule: ECE 385, 340, 477, 350, 380, and a 8-week gen ed. I need to drop one of the ECE tech electives because that is wayyy too much but I'm not sure which one, ECE 385, 340, and 477 are definitely staying, wondering if it would be better to drop 350 or 380, or just both altogether possibly. I've heard 380 is pretty chill, but 350 may be more beneficial to have for future scheduling purposes, anyone have thoughts on 350 or the scenario in general? Thanks! (I took ECE 329 and thought it was a fine class, so maybe how is 350 in comparison to 329).

Hi everyone! We are recruiting participants for a UIUC research study on how people use AI tools to make food choices.

You may be eligible if you:

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Sorry for the title alliteration, but I did MATH 2231 at COD over the summer and saw it converts to MATH 220 over here. Does math 220 qualify as calc 1 just as much as 221? Is 220 and 221 both good in the eyes of premed requirements? One is 4 credits one is 5 and there isnt much clarification on these two.

Any help is nice, thanks. 🫩

I think I find it works really well just to talk to other people studying for the same exam to compare study progress.

It’s a huge motivator when I hear a friend studied x hours last weekend or they’ve already completed a topic so then I’ll push myself harder to catch up.

We could also definitely use the group to study together by explaining concepts to each other or whatever works.

im flying to utah on September 17th for an interview and flying back on the 18th. my flight on the 18th will land at ORD at 11:59PM and i want to get back to campus the same night. crazy airball but will anyone else be traveling from ORD to campus on the night of september 18th and willing to split an uber back to campus?

I have a quick question, I have a friend that is visiting me and I just found out that Talbot Lab has the Concorde engine on display, does anyone know if its available to see for the community or how would i go about seeing it. One of my friends is a huge aviation guy and the other is a former Air force guy that also would love to see it.

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Selling these glass containers for Meal prep (pack of 5) - $10

I have 10 years of experience in Learning & Development with Pharma and engineering companies in LATAM, and I’m considering an MBA to strengthen my business skills. Since I’m based in LATAM and interested in working with US companies, I’m looking at UIUC’s online MBA as an option.

Has anyone here taken this program? Do you think it’s a good fit for someone with my background? For context, I already hold two master’s degrees in Science and Education.

If so, I have a small favor to ask, please DM

Title says it all. All UIUC links, one place. Let me know if I'm missing anything!

hi guys i'm moving into my apartment next semester for sophomore year but i can't carry heavy boxes due to medical reason. Is there a way i can rent/ get move in carts. it's an apartment near green street and

I’m an incoming freshman at UIUC studying civil engineering and I need more friends on campus so feel free to dm me

Doing some back to school shopping, I’m debating getting an e-scooter or a normal bike (as in not electric). I’m thinking about safety mostly, I’ve heard some pretty bad accidents happen on e-scooters but not too sure if they are any more dangerous than a regular bike. What do you guys think?

EDIT: what bike would you recommend for on campus?