By
Jeremy Gumila, May 09, 2017
I just lived here the past year and it was spectacular! This is hands down the best place to live as a freshman for many reasons. The first is that Illini Tower has the best location in terms of classes. Plenty of my friends in other dorms have to wake up way earlier to get to class on time, and I leave significantly later than them and still beat them there. That being said, you get way more time to sleep. In addition, this tower has way better food than anywhere else for sure. They even have a suggestion board for food, so you typically find something you like in the Diner. Moreover, people will say it is not social due to tons of international kids, but there are still TONS of residents form the Chicago land area. I have tons of friends here, you just have to put yourself out there. Lastly, they give out tons of free stuff. Who doesn't like that? To be exact, I got 10 free frisbees, 4 t-shirts, 8 pairs of sunglasses, 12 necklaces, 12 plastic cups, 3 Starbucks gift cards, and a $150 VISA just in my second semester living here! Illini Tower is the BEST.
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