4.4 average based on 159,600 reviews.
Not sure why this is in the "travel" section, but this university is definitely worth visiting even if you are not trying to attend it!! The beauty of the quad and the Japenese gardens alone are worth visiting. Not only that, but the university is surrounded by two towns that offer so much. IF you want a "city-downtown" experience, head to Champaign's downtown, if you want a more rural and chill vibe, head to Urbana and just walk around. It is absolutely wonderful and on a nice day in the spring the trees are gorgeous!! The school itself is amazing and offers a great education that allows you to become a well rounded individual and can help you get a job in any industry possible. I will forever bleed orange and blue and encourage all to check this place out!!
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I do not want to down vote my alma mater down, but while we are on the subject of UIUC when are we gonna get a mascot. Mascot= school pride and the only prideful people on that campus are the Marching band!! We need a sense of self people!! BRING BACK THE CHIEF!!!