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University of Illinois Springfield
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4 Reviews Found
Likes
- I like the Location
- Friendly professors , support
- Easily accessible
Dislikes
- Less populated, and less events , international student population is less comparatively to other, no college transportation, we need to get into public transportation and it's more expensive , extreme weather conditions
Campus Life
10
- There is only one main campus, there are major festivals celebrated based on the cultural beliefs and the exam schedule and have a separate building for the extra curricular sports called Trac which includes private gym and dance place which is completely free for the students and also a union building will be there , as the name suggests it's the union for the students
Accommodation
Off Campus
8
- I found the accommodations with the help of the senior students who already in the campus, they guided me for the accommodations, they're on campus and off campus housing options available, of you want to secure a off campus housing ssn is required.
- There are pretty good accommodations options are available in campus for the budget options , and 700 dollars as the base for a private room in campus is available it will be shared with other students
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Likes
- The cultural diversity and extra curricular activities.
- Have good student to professor ratio.
- A small and sofisticated campus with many facilities that include a nice Internanational student support office, tech support, library, Gym, Student union and recreational activities office.
Dislikes
- The Career fairs seems to not much focussed towards international students.
- Food options are not pretty good.
- It's hard to know the office bulidings and navigate through campus.
Campus Life
10
- UIS has one main campus in Springfield, Illinois.
- Brookens Library offers study spaces, research assistance, and digital resources. The Recreation and Athletic Centre (TRAC) has a gym, basketball courts and fitness classes.
- The UIS Health Services provides medical consultations, immunisations, and wellness programs.
- Campus dining halls, cafes, and residence halls for student accommodations. International Festival that Celebrates cultural diversity like Holi events, Haloween and other religious and cultural events.
- Springfest is a week-long event with competitions and social activities. Homecoming Week, where we can see parades, sports, and social gatherings. There are many student clubs, including the Business Club like SAM, ISO (Indian Student Organisation), and Student Government Association. UIS Prairie Stars participate in NCAA athletics (soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, etc.).
- Theatre productions, music performances, and film screenings. Professional, academic, and social clubs focused on networking, leadership, and community service. Walking trails, cycling paths, and nature reserves are near campus.
Accommodation
Off Campus
8
- Through friends staying there, I got the accommodation. 1350$ with all utilities like washer, dryer, refrigerator, oven and stove.
- There are not easy to find online; you need to have relatives or friends staying there and many want a high deposit.
- Choose away from the usual places students stay, as the quality and cleanliness are not good if you are okay to be far from the university and facilities nearby. Around 9 miles. Indians mostly stay at Pineridge, canmdles and Westbrook apartments.
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Likes
- I like most of the things and almost everything I'm my college but I'll like to mention some of them. Below are some of them
- I like the Neatness of college
- I like the classrooms in the college
Dislikes
- Most of the times college looks empty, I don't like that.
- The bus stops are not covered properly
- There're no proper signs for most of buildings
Campus Life
10
- A campus experience at my university is vibrant with a mix of academic events, cultural festivals, diverse clubs catering to various interests, and a range of extracurricular activities that encourage student engagement and holistic development, including:
Events and Fests:
Annual Tech Fest: - A major event showcasing technical projects by students, including robotics competitions, hackathons, and presentations, often with industry experts as judges.
- Cultural Fest:
A celebration of diverse Indian cultures with dance performances, music competitions, food stalls, and traditional attire displays.
Accommodation
Off Campus
8
- I have used offcampus accomodation. I found it in WhatsApp group of college.
- I got 4 friends there in group and we leased a apartment nearby and used to live in it.
- We got a good company there with friends to chill out.
- Our accommodation is with in 10 miles from University and there is a public transportation also available from my apartment to University
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Likes
- Great campus life
- Professors and syllabus focuses on hand on exercises
- Some professors are really helpful and just the best teachers.
Dislikes
- Administrative support is zero. All are unprofessional and not helpful at all. Being 1st semester student I had taken an extra course therefore emailed my course guidance professor and he advised to drop a course after the drop due date had passed. Later I received a bill of $6000 and after reaching out almost everyday for 3 months the admins would not help me at all and was just putting blame on each other, ignored my emails and tried to avoid me as much as possible so that I would have to pay the fee eventually. There is no support from university in such cases as they only want to fill their pockets and try to cheat students.
- Unclear course guidance : this problem was consistent throughout the course. Would suggest to not reach out to admin and try to talk to students as much as possible for these type of issues.
- A lot of workload which is so stressful. This is not much of an issue as you have 3 to 4 subjects and obviously every subject will have quizes and assignments. Make sure to take one hard and rest easy subjects in a semester. I did a mistake and took core difficult subjects all at once.
Campus Life
5
- Library, music, labs, campus police, medical, playgrounds
- There are many communities so they celebrate all festivals together; there are many cultural events
- There are sports amongst students like volleyball, football, and all of that. I am not interested so I don’t know much
- There are many parks and sports equipment facilities
- There are music faculties too if you are interested in learning something to play.
Accommodation
Off Campus
4
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I stay with my fiancé
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I would suggest talking to seniors and getting into one of the WhatsApp groups, which will help you a lot in accommodation.
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Most Indian students stay not more than 20 min away from campus. Some Indian students I have seen staying in campus housing as well. To each their own.
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Most of my friends struggle with the deposit here as they almost never gets it back from the landlord so this leasing can be one of the challenges
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