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Be safe, smart while traveling to University

BY SHIVALI SHUKLA ASSISTANT SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR

On July 14, university students nationwide acknowledged what some might call a win against United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. On July 6, ICE announced a new policy requiring international students enrolled in online-only courses to leave the country — an order later rescinded. Many considered the July 6 ruling to be completely unnecessary as it resulted in underlying U.S. support for international students to come into question. As many international students prepare to return to campus within the next month, here are some things to keep in mind as you travel.

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Any nonimmigrant student actively enrolled in a U.S. school on March 9 who is compliant with the terms of their nonimmigrant status will be allowed to maintain their visa status and return to the U.S., according to ICE. New or initial nonimmigrant students intending to pursue a completelyonline full course of study will likely be unable to obtain an F-1 or M-1 visa to study in the U.S. The Center for Disease Control has listed foreign nationals from certain countries who may be banned from travel into the U.S. This may mean that while students have been named exempt from these restrictions, others you might wish to accompany you on your trip may not be able to. The countries listed include China, Brazil, Iran, the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and the European Schengen area. O’Hare International Airport is one of 15 airports nationwide allowing entry PHOTO COURTESY OF JOE BURBANK / ORLANDO SENTINEL of exempt individuals from these nations. Frontier and JetBlue planes sit parked at Orlando International Airport in June. As many international students prepare to return to campus within the O’Hare and Midway International next month, be sure to practice proper safety guidelines as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Airports have limited their facilities.

Shuttles to and from the airport have a tion and for contact information to provide staying at home, avoiding public transporplans change or you experience difficullimited capacity of 15 passengers or less. to local health authorities. Your temperatation and remaining six feet away from ties or delays upon arrival.

Some concessionaires have temporariture may also be taken. You will then likeThe country you are coming from others as often as possible. For grocerly closed or only operate under shorter ly be given written guidance about COVmay have placed restrictions on ies, Instacart is an available service in the hours. Your travel plans may need to be what you can take with you as you travel.

Champaign area to have your necessities ID-19 and be allowed to proceed to your final destination. There, you will be asked This might be a limited number of masks, adjusted to accommodate some of these delivered straight to your door. to self-quarantine for 14 days and continurestricted carry-on or check-in items or changes, and you may need to allow for ously monitor your health. allowance of larger-sized liquid sanitizIt’s totally understandable to be anxious more or less time between destinations.

Peoria Charter’s coach service will ers for the purpose of public safety. Some about traveling back to the U.S., especially For some restaurants or retailers that are still open, contactless payment options offer two trips daily from Chicago to countries may also require an exit screen- after certain proceedings of the government have been made available via apps. You Champaign. Passengers without masks ing prior to boarding your flight. Check may have made you feel more unwelcome may want to pack food in case conceswill be denied boarding. Greyhound shutwith your local guidelines to find out what than ever before. But know that many of your sions are closed or unavailable. tles will also be running and require a to expect at departure. peers are here for you, support you and will Masks are required within the terMasks are not optional in the state of always vouch for you and the pursuit of your mask for boarding as well. If you need minals at both O’Hare and Midway to change your ticket, Greyhound will be Illinois. Continue practicing all safety dreams. We hope you have a safe trip back airports for all persons over the age of 2. able to reissue a ticket for a new date with precautions you may already have been to campus and make the most of your fall Upon entering the airport, you will be no fee. If rescheduling is not an option for practicing — perhaps even more diligently semester! expected to proceed to standard cusyou, Greyhound will exchange your tickthan before. For the 14 days of self-quartoms processing, followed by an enhanced antine, the CDC recommends taking your Shivali is a senior in AHS. et for an eVoucher. Amtrak will waive all entry screening. Here, you might be asked temperature twice daily, to be on the look- sshukl5@dailyillini.com change and cancellation fees for any resabout your medical history, current condiout for coughing or difficulty breathing, ervations made by Aug. 31 in case travel

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International Student and Scholar Services is committed to providing culturally sensitive services of the highest quality.

We strive to create an environment that is conducive to a successful educational, personal, and professional experience.

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We serve our non-immigrant students, scholars, faculty and staff at Illinois by being the primary point of contact for all matters related to immigration status at the university through one-on-one advising appointments, training, and various workshops.

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Follow these tips for returning to campus (and even better, you won’t kill people!).

BY MEGHAN LYONS SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR

If you are an international student, I bet America is probably not what you envisioned when you first applied to this college. Since the early beginnings of coronavirus, xenophobia has run rampant in America’s society and institutions. It seems like every other day, a new ICE policy trying to target international students comes out. Even as a non-international student, I recognize the hardships that international students may endure. So — before you experience pandemic-era America, there are a few things I want you to know.

Avoid the Crazies.

Unfortunately, the Dunning-Kruger effect seems to be another pandemic running around and infecting people in America. Here, wearing a mask and science itself has somehow become a political thing. If you happen to meet any anti-mask people while you are out and about, please, avoid them at all costs.

Some of these people can be found lingering around at the cesspool bars. If someone mocks you for following guidelines, please don’t listen to them. They don’t know what they are talking about.

It’s okay to be scared!

Hey, you heard it: it’s okay to be scared!

I’m scared too! And so are a lot of us living here! The country is more divided than ever, people still think the virus is a hoax, moms and veterans are getting teargassed by federal agents in Portland, and the virus still isn’t under control. Things may seem scary, but we have one another to share that fear.

Remember: There is still good here.

Once again, I apologize for what you may experience here. Although there are a lot of Two Illinois students enjoy time with each other at Kung Fu Tea in Champaign on Oct. 18. The negative things going on, you can still find pandemic doesn’t have to put an end to your social life; you can still meet up with friends safely, good on this campus. There are still people so long as you’re following proper COVID-19 guidelines recommended by the Center of Disease with values here. There are still people who Control. will support and protect you. Don’t let anybody else get in your way. It may be dark wearing masks doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. here, but you can still find a way to flip on I’ll let you in on a secret: wearing a mask is the switch. cool! Please do not succumb to peer pressure and take off your mask. By wearing a mask, Meghan is a junior in LAS. Just because all those frat dudes aren’t you will showcase your superior intelligence mslyons2@illinois.edu RYAN ASH THE DAILY ILLINI

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Binge these Netflix series in quarantine

BY GABBY HAJDUK SPORTS EDITOR

great job incorporating the bits and pieces that made Jordan the greatest basketball player of all time and the 1990s Bulls one of the greatest sports dynasties ever. The episodes, about an hour apiece, will fly by as each one tells a few different side stories.

Quarantining for 14 days isn’t an ideal way to spend the first two weeks back on campus. But there are ways to make it enjoyable and pass the time quickly. One of those ways can be bingewatching shows on Netflix. If any of your friends also have to spend time in quarantine, the new Netflix Party feature can make for an even better time. With the feature, you and your friends can watch a show or movie simultaneously and can discuss it in a Netflix group chat. By now, Netflix has a plethora of original content, cur“Queer Eye” isn’t your typical Kardashianrent shows and old shows. Here are just a few recommendations for shows to binge-watch like reality show, but a feel-good series that will based on what type of show you are seeking. probably make you tear up every episode. Five men, all part of the LGBTQ+ community, give a different “ hero” with a heartwarming story a makeover every episode. Each of the five men has different areas of specialization such as food or fashion along with mixed, lovable personaliIt feels like a lifetime ago that ESPN released ties. This series will bring out so many differa 10-part documentary series on basketball leg- ent emotions and even give you tips and tricks end Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. The for your own life. series, which was originally released on ESPN between April and May, has now hit Netflix.

Whether you’re a sports fan, a basketball junkie or just looking for something great to watch, “The Last Dance” is a great choice. ESPN does a

For a heartwarming reality series - “Queer Eye”

For the sports lover “The Last Dance”

For an easy laugh - “The Office” or “Parks and

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Chances are you’ve seen either one of these or both. But if you haven’t watched these comedic gems, quarantine is a great time to do so.

These are shows that don’t require you to pay attention to every close detail, and while they can consequently be good background noise,

I strongly recommend actually watching them because they are hilarious. Either way, both of these options are great for when you don’t feel like watching anything too serious or intense.

Episodes are on the shorter side, making it easy to accidentally watch a whole season in a day.

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While it initially just sounds depressing, this show is hilarious, heartwarming and a little sad all at Ahh, your classic high school/teen drama the same time. So if you can’t pick between a show. While “Outer Banks” is pretty predictThis is a fairly new show on Netflix, with only drama or comedy, this is your best option. able, it’s still a really easy show to get into and an even easier one to binge. You’ll fall in love two seasons available to watch as of now. Two with the characters quickly and soon find yourwomen bond following the sudden death of one self wanting to be a Pogue. This show isn’t just a of their husbands, and their long list of baggage

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Learn how to dress for Midwest weather BY: JARED EBANKS ASSISTANT FEATURES EDITOR

Two years ago, I boarded a plane with six duffel bags full of all of my clothes and shoes en route to Champaign, Illinois for my freshman year. Aware of the chilling winters to come, coming back at Thanksgiving allowed me to swap summer clothes for thicker and warmer items. However, the irregular weather patterns of the Midwest may have you rethinking the vital items you need for your first semester.

Unpredictable weather

The months of August and September mirror the summer months we’re coming off of with warm nights and the sky is still bright at 9:30 p.m. However, October brings the first drastic change, wind. A misleading factor to how warm it will be when you wake up for an early morning lecture, the wind on campus in the later months greatly affects how warm you think you’ll be when the weather app tells you it may be acceptable to wear a t-shirt.

By the time you’ve ventured out for your 9 a.m. lecture it’s likely that the temperature outside has shot up five to 10 degrees since you departed. Walking back to the dorm or to grab a bite to eat in the clothes you bundled up in for the morning trek will have you dripping in sweat. For the first weeks of classes, a light windbreaker or sweatshirt that can be easily stashed in your backpack is the best way to combat the unique weather patterns.

Packing smart

Dorm spaces do not yield the same amount of space you may be used to for storing all of your clothes and shoes. Therefore, it’s important to plan out a range of clothes for the varying weather conditions you will experience. The month before Thanksgiving break tends to bring the first turn of the Midwest’s winter. Expect snow early on and ice on the sidewalks even sooner. It’s vital to bring a pair of shoes you know will have good traction. Green Street’s icy sidewalks have sent many victims sliding and tumbling to the ground. A few pairs of long johns or athletic tights could provide your legs added resistance to the wind as you walk back from the dining hall or late-night study session at the library.

When packing for your first semester, it’s tempting to bring all of your favorite kicks with you and expect to wear the same amount of clothes you would compared to when at home. With added responsibilities, you may find yourself rushing out the door more often in order to arrive to class on time. When packing, make sure to bring

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Students build a snowman on the Main Quad in front of the Illini Union on Oct. 31. The weather in the Midwest can be unpredictable, so learning what to pack when moving to UI’s campus can help students prepare for the worst.

a fair amount of comfortable clothes that double as lounge/lifestyle wear. Oversized hoodies and sweatpants have become vital clothing items for when I’ve woken up a little later than expected and need something quick but warm to throw on.

Sneaker culture continues to influence the young adult population. As an avid sneakerhead, I wanted to bring all of my high heat

with me to show off at my new University.

If you have high heat in your closet, only bring a few pieces. Chances are you won’t find extended periods of time to show off such items, especially in conditions where you’ll be able to keep them pristine. Walking across campus and back in your favorite Air Jordan 1’s may not be the best decision for the creased toe boxes to come. Add the

booming social life that exists on campus and you’ll want a pair or two of shoes you really don’t care about ruining. Parties, bar floors and rainy October afternoons are best in a beat pair of shoes that can be thrown to the back of your closet. jaredde2@dailyillini.com

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Connect to nature from comforts of dorm From traveling by plane to touching ground in The Great Plains: Spruce up your living space by making it your own

BY JILLIAN LITTLE BUZZ EDITOR

which have been in existence for thousands of years. Now, this doesn’t mean you should use plants over the advice of a medical professional, but some can help with minor medical issues. For example, the juice from aloe vera helps alleviate sunburns.

The Midwest provides the most biodiversity in America. Champaign-Urbana and its surrounding areas harbor some of this unique wildlife. It’s not uncommon to see University students immerse themselves in these places for fun or work with various environment clubs. However, traveling is not as encouraged now due to the pandemic. There Spicing up your dorm room with an herb are many other things you can do to get the garden gives a new meaning to a “plantbest nature experiences from “The Prairie based” diet. In theory, people don’t need to State” without even leaving your dorm room. go grocery shopping for produce. There are so many naturally occurring vegetables and herbs in Champaign-Urbana, but a problem arises when dangerous lookalikes are Plants cleanse the air around us and have present. Unless you’re a foraging expert, it’s been linked to reducing stress, so can you better to grow seeds yourself. Some typical trust somebody who doesn’t have a real plants/herbs people include in their herb plant in their house/dorm? Some plants are gardens are tomato, basil, dill and cilantro. easy to take care of as you water them, give It’s up to you to determine which ones work them proper sunlight and even stimulate best for your signature dishes. their growth by playing classical music. If you’re a beginner, Spider Plant, Pothos and Snake Plant are perfect starter plants. Some plants can also be used as natural remedies,

Start an herb garden

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It’s a complicated concept to grasp, but birds have close genetic relation to reptiles.

These modern-day dinosaurs live in almost every ecosystem around the world, so it’s only appropriate to have an entire community, “birders,” dedicated to watching how they behave in the wild. Illinois has some of the prettiest birds, and a lot of them like to hang around campus. If you’re a birder or just want to try, the National Audubon Society has a perfect app, called “Audubon.” It helps identify birds based on their features and songs for those who don’t have special equipment like binoculars.

Collect maps

It’s uncommon to see people use maps nowadays, but they can serve many purposes beyond giving direction. Because the pandemic has forced us to stay inside, map collecting could be an exciting quarantine activity. Try getting maps and mark off the places you’ve been to or circle the ones you visit. Not only does displaying maps serve as a cool dorm room decoration idea, but it can act as a planner for the places you want to explore in the future.

biodiversity catalog

A real nature enthusiast catalogs new wildlife they’re not familiar with whenever they go. When you’re on campus, pay attention to the types of plants, birds, mammals and bugs you see on your walk to class. This gives you an idea of how biodiverse the campus is and whether there are invasive species in the area. Again, there’s an app for everything nowadays. For the identifications you’re not familiar with, “Seek” by iNaturalist can help you identify plants and animals through image recognition. The app can be hit or miss sometimes, but there’s a cool feature that allows you to share your findings with the rest of the iNaturalist community.

Through the arts

Transcendentalism and Bob Ross didn’t just come out of nowhere. People have been admiring the natural world for generations, and some of this admiration has been translated into art. Whether it’s journaling, painting or writing songs about going on a hike, there’s an artform suited to everyone. Happy exploring! jel3@dailyillini.com

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Students prepare for online instruction

University of Illinois adjusts to new normal with required masks, COVID-19 testing, hybrid classes to ensure safety

BY AVA TRAVERSO ASSISTANT BUZZ EDITOR

Students attending the fall semester will have to adjust to a new normal of wearing masks to class, getting tested for COVID regularly and having partial online school again. While returning to or attending school in the United States probably feels frightening and unpredictable for international students, here are several essentials to stock up on to help you stay safe and prepared for whatever this semester has in store.

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Portable hand sanitizer/ cleansing wipes

While most of your classes will probably be moved online, keeping portable cleaning products within your bag could be extremely helpful in keeping you safe and healthy.

Making sure to wipe down desks and surfaces you may study or work at before using them can help prevent the spread of COVID. These are only a couple of items within a realm of things that can help your social distancing efforts. Starting with the basics is a great way to help set a positive example when it comes to fighting the spread of COVID-19. Stay safe out there, Illini.

Seeing as there is no end for mask requirements in sight (wear your mask!), you might as well get a mask that you like wearing. A way to have fun with mask requirements is to match your mask to your outfits or to have an interesting statement mask. Companies like Redbubble have masks with designs avat2@dailyillini.com from independent artists, so it’s good knowing that your money will go to support small businesses. Many clothing brands are also coming out with their version of cloth face masks, so your favorite brands could be a

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Rewatch these top Illini sports classics BY: CARSON GOURDIE ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR

It’s been a long journey for every college student since March. Thought to be unimaginable, universities all across the country sent home their students for good in mid-March, forcing all students to finish classes up back in their hometowns. After months of quarantine, it appears we are finally returning back to college — albeit it’ll be anything but normal. For international students, they’ll be mandated to quarantine for two weeks upon coming back, which could be taxing. However, a guide of the greatest Illini games to watch can help past the time along.

2020 Iowa vs Illinois, Senior Day, Men’s Basketball Coming off of a tough loss to Ohio State that all but ended their Big Ten title hopes, the Illini headed back to Champaign to take on their budding rival, the Iowa Hawkeyes. Although Iowa won the first game of the series earlier in the season, head coach Brad Underwood got his kids ready to play, storming out to a comfortable double-digit lead. However, All-American Luka Garza and his Hawkeyes wouldn’t go down without a fight, cutting the lead substantially while pressed against time. In the end, Illini point guard Ayo Dosunmu came up clutch once again in potentially his last game ever with the Orange and Blue. In what ended up being the last game of the season due to the coronavirus, this game will give a nice nostalgic boost to Illini alumni all across the globe.

2013 Indiana vs Illinois, Men’s Basketball Indiana came down to Champaign in the midst of their best season in recent history.

Ranked number one in the nation, the Hoosiers steamrolled through the regular season behind center Cody Zeller and future NBA AllStar Victor Oladipo. John Groce and his players had other plans in mind.

Illinois crawled back from a twelve-point halftime deficit to make it anyone’s ballgame in the final minutes with an increased focus on forcing turnovers. And behind the heroics of Illinois’ senior forward Tyler Murphy in-bound pass layup with no time left, the Illini stunned the Hoosiers and got their season back on track.

The Illini would end up winning five out of their next six games, propelling them to the NCAA tournament, which ended up being their only appearance under John Groce. Although the game didn’t change the course of the program, it showed the Illini program has the goods to play with any team in the nation.

2018 Illinois vs Wisconsin, Elite 8, Volleyball Going into the NCAA tournament, the Illini volleyball team dominated their opponents, securing a 28-3 record in the regular season. Having secured home-court advantage throughout the first four rounds of the tournament, Illini continued to find success, easily defeating Eastern Michigan, Louisville and Marquette heading into the Elite 8. Their opponent

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Sophomore guard Ayo Dosunmu defends against an Joe Wieskamp during the match against Iowa on March 8 at State Farm Center. The Illini split the season series against the Hawkeyes during the 2019-2020 season.

waiting for them: Big Ten rival Wisconsin, one of the only three teams that beat them that season.

Despite having the home crowd noise, the Illini split the first two sets with the Badgers, needing two more wins to secure a spot in the Final Four. With the Badgers proving they were the toughest test the Illini had faced in a while, 6’2” outside hitter Jacqueline Quade stepped up big with 25 kills, holding off Wisconsin in the final two sets by just a combined five points to secure a spot in the Final Four.

2019 Illinois vs Michigan State, Football Just a victory away from securing bowl eligibility, Illinois came into this November Big Ten battle on fire with three victories in a row, including its monumental upset against the No.6 Bad-

gers just a month prior. The Spartans, on the other hand, came in reeling after losing three consecutive games by a combined score of 10017. After watching the first half, no one would have ever guessed that.

The Spartans jumped out to a commanding 28-3 in the first half, and it appeared Lovie Smith’s luck had run out. But the Spartans’ quarterback Brian Lewerke kept the Illini in the game by throwing two half interceptions. Combine that with Illini quarterback Brandon Peters throwing a successful long touchdown pass before the half ended, the Illini were back in the game.

In what might be one of the wildest fourth quarters in Illini history, Illinois came back to

stun the Spartans in East Lansing, securing its first bowl bid since 2014. Although this ended up being Illinois’ last victory of the season, the team showed its fans that Lovie Smith’s rebuilding project was working while setting up a potentially exciting 2020 season.

I know being quarantined is not ideal. But I do hope being able to rewatch some of Illinois’ classic games can help kill the time if you get bored rewatching the same shows on Netflix.

And hopefully, you’ll be able to watch live Illinois games if the conditions are safe for the student-athletes. gourdie2@dailyillini.com

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I was born in Germany and half of my extended family still lives in Germany, so I go back every couple of years to visit. Because of this, I’ve grown to love many German foods and ingredients that I can only get in Germany or a European/international grocery store. While this is a little sad, and it often makes me miss my family and hometown in Germany, finding these foods gives me a little piece of Germany in the heart of Champaign-Urbana. Here are just a few of the international food stores I’ve found around the area that I hope will give someone else a piece of home too.

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Ashar African Market

Ashar African Market is located on 510 N. Cunningham Ave. and also has a variety of rice, grains, flours, vegetables and again, so much more. The store also has lots of spices, meats and frozen foods. Ashar African Market also has an option to online shop and pick up at their store in Urbana, which may be preferable now during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, in-store shopping is still possible as well.

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food always available, this is a place that one could easily do an entire grocery store trip at. Fresh International Market has seven stores within Illinois and Michigan and imports their food from 28 different countries. One of the first snacks I bought here was cucumber flavored potato chips, which originated in China. They may have quickly become one of my favorite snacks.

Patrons walk into the Fresh International Market on July 27. The Fresh International Market offers international groceries imported from 28 different countries.

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World Harvest International and Gourmet Foods

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Located in Urbana on 306 W. Springfield Ave., World Harvest has a variety of European and Asian foods and ingredients. On top of that, World Harvest has a whole aisle of spices and flours that can be bought in bulk as well as coffee beans. World Harvest has a variety of breads such as pita and Delba.

There is also a deli at the front of the store, as well as a frozen section that also has vegan options available. This store is definitely a great choice when shopping for internaAttached to the World Harvest store is tional foods.

09_09_19-Seven07-011 09_09_19-Seve a nice cafe mainly consisting of Mediterranean foods such as samosas, falafel sandwiches and wraps, hummus sandwiches, Greek salads and so much more to choose Annapoorna is located at 505 S. Neil St. from. The cafe also has a variety of gluten- and has been open since 2003, providing free, vegetarian and vegan options. The cafe the community with lots of Indian foods also serves breakfast and has a great dessert to choose from. Annapoorna has a bunch selection, which also includes vegan options. of spices including garlic paste, cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, mustard seeds and much more. On the store’s website, they recommend asking the employees how to make meals “aromatic and flavorful.” This store also has a wide variety of rice, vegetaWith two locations in Champaign, 505 bles, legumes and flour. The store also carS. Neil St. or 2020 S. Neil St., Fresh Inter- ries snacks, dairy, ready-to-eat meals and national Market is a mainly Asian grocery cookware. store. This store has a very large selection 09_09_19-Seven07-015 09_09_19-Seve of rice, noodles, snacks and fresh foods to sjboyle2@dailyillini.com choose from. Having fresh produce and sea-

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The Fresh International Market, located on Neil Street, offers many specialty goods. The C-U area has many places to shop locally for international foods, including: World Harvest International and Gourmet Foods, Strawberry Fields Cafe, Fresh International Market, Ashar African Market and Annapoorna.

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Play these video games to help pass time BY: JJ KIM EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Playing video games in the comfort of your own living space is a safe and entertaining way to keep yourself occupied during your first 14 days of quarantine. You’re stuck inside your dormitory or apartment, and you’re looking for something to do. It’s only been a few days into quarantine and you’re already missing your friends, going out to eat and having a night out on the town; perhaps staying in and having a game night with your friends is a solution to your problems. However, to maximize the fun, make sure to have a means of communicating with one another, such as setting up a Zoom call, Discord server or a group FaceTime.

Here are a few games you can play online via a laptop, PC or tablet that are completely free.

Cards Against Humanity is a game where one player asks a question from a deck of black cards, while the other players have to answer with their given set of white cards.

Whoever has the best response to the black card gets to keep it, and the best response is decided by the person who asked the question. The game has no winners and losers, but if you require a designated winner, setting a cap on the amount of black cards collected in order to win is a fair way to find a winner.

All Bad Cards is the generic and free version of the game to play online with your friends.

The game itself involves plenty of dark humor, so be wary of your audience.

The world renowned game Settlers of Catan is available for free on Steam, a video game digital distribution service. For those not familiar with the game, Settlers of Catan is a strategy based game where players collect resources to build roads, settlements and cities. The first player to reach 10 points wins the game. Players can play with up to three people, and if you want to play with four or more players, type in “colonist.io/#” into your search engine. It’s a generic version of the game, but it’s intuitive and easy to use.

If you’re willing to spend a few dollars on having fun, here are some games that don’t require professional gaming PC setups to play.

First off, Jackbox Games is a fantastic way to

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play a laundry list of games with your friends.

All it takes is for one person to own a Jackbox Games title, and everybody else gets to enjoy the fun. To play, set up a Discord, Zoom, Google Hangouts or any other video conferencing service that allows screen sharing, have the owner of the Jackbox Games title share their screen and the rest of the group can use their mobile devices to play the game.

Popular Jackbox Games titles include Quiplash, where three to eight players are given a fill-in-the-blank prompt such as, “A double

rainbow doesn’t have gold at the end of it.

Instead, it has ______,”and must come up with a creative word or phrase, which will then be voted on by other players. The player with the most votes earns points, and at the end, whoever has the most points wins the game. The concept is similar to Cards Against Humanity but without the white cards. Another popular Jackbox Games title, Drawful 2, challenges players to draw prompts. It is similar to the concept of Pictionary, except Drawful 2 allows players to create custom prompts.

Both Quiplash and Drawful 2 are currently on sale for $5.99 on the Jackbox Games website.

It’s not easy finding a way to keep yourself busy, especially when you have no choice but to be cooped up in your living space, but these games really help pass the time and give you a break from the stresses of being away from your friends. jjk7@dailyillini.com

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Settling down at the University can be overwhelming, especially if you’re a new student arriving on campus or an international student coming to the country for the first time. You might be wondering what your experience will be like, due to the pandemic. In all honesty, only time will tell. However, that does not mean you should be scared or overthink your future as a student. Come to the University with a positive attitude and manifest what you would like to do.

You will create a lot of good, and some not so good, memories here. There are different ways to capture them. Here are some of the things I’ve done the past four years.

Creating playlists

If you’re obsessed with listening to music or are up to date with the latest charts, create playlists of your choice. Whatever streaming platform you prefer, such as Spotify or Apple Music, it will get the job done. If you find yourself listening to a song that reflects your situation or you’re just vibing to it, immediately add it to your playlist.

Before arriving on campus, I was thinking of ways to record my journey at the University because I believe it is such a monumental chapter. Creating a playlist will give you the opportunity to reflect on what you went through at the end of your time at Illinois. So far, whenever I listen to a certain song in my playlists, I see the associated memories reappear. It is such a bittersweet feeling.

Journaling

Setting time to reflect on your day or week can make a huge difference in how you’re feeling. Not only is it stress-relieving, but it also gives you the opportunity to look back and reflect on how you were as a person. You might not see it at first, but writing down your experiences will help you realize how far you’ve come.

Collecting items

I originally attempted to start this my freshman year of college. However, I stopped due to not having a lot of items to collect. Put movie tickets, posters, stickers or anything else that you can think of with associated memories inside a box or storage container of your choice. I know a good amount of people who do this, and their boxes are already full.

You are about to embark, or continue, a new chapter of your life. Take your academics seriously and don’t slack off. However, put yourself first and do things that will help you and leave a positive mark on you. Memories are endless.

Appreciate them! lvelaz20@dailyillini.com

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American universities are popular settings for movies and TV shows. This makes sense, since the lack of adult supervision allows many students to make the most of their freedom. However, with all of the pop culture ideologies surrounding college, some pretty inaccurate stereotypes have been created. Here are some of the biggest misconceptions about being on a college campus, as well as one fact the movies get right.

Myth: Your freshman year roommate will be your best friend for your entire four years on campus.

odds are it won’t be perfect. More often than not, you will get along well with your roommate, and you may go do things together the first couple of weeks when you don’t know anyone else. After the first month or two though, you will find friends who have the same interests as you, and you’ll primarily hang out with them. Your roommate absolutely does not have to be your best friend, so don’t worry too much about forcing a friendship.

Myth: College is all about the parties.

You will probably go to some great parties while you are at college, but make no mistake; you are paying a lot of money to come to college for an education. While we do have a big drinking and party culture on campus, most students figure out how to balance the fun with their academics. It is perfectly OK to While you may be lucky enough to get say no when someone invites you to a party if randomly paired with your future best friend, you have some studying you need to get done.

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Myth: The college student’s diet exclusively consists of ramen and pizza.

Ramen noodles and pizza are great options when the dining halls are closed and you just need something to fuel your study session, but if you are eating ramen exclusively, you are going to have some health issues. The dining halls actually have a pretty good selection of healthy options, and you can always get a mini-fridge in your dorm to have some fruit available to snack on. Keeping a balanced diet can go a long way to help you stay healthy.

Myth: You will have to pull all-nighters every week to get all your work done.

sleep schedule, but you will also retain more knowledge, so you won’t have to pull another all-nighter before the final at the end of the semester.

Myth: You will have lots of free time to do whatever you’d like.

While you do not spend as much time physically in class as you may have in high school, you will be required to do a lot more work outside of class. Additionally, many students find their time filled with clubs, projects and work. Time management will be incredibly important, so don’t get lost in the time you have between classes.

Fact: Campus goes crazy for Halloween.

One thing the movies have depicted pretty accurately is the iconic Halloween party. While it may look different on campus this year due to social distancing restrictions, many students will still show off their incredible costumes, decorate their dorms and apartments with pumpkins and sip on their favorite autumnal coffee to celebrate.

While many college students will have pulled an all-nighter at some point during college, you should not be doing it all the time. You will find a lot more success with your work if you plan your studying out ahead of time so you are not cramming at the last second. Not only will you have a healthier eis3@dailyillini.com

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Build connections, friendships on campus BY: SHANA OLIVERO VIDEO EDITOR

With over 50,000 students at the University of Illinois, there are a plethora of connections and friendships to be made on campus that will last through your journey after college.

My first step of advice is to introduce yourself! In any situation, whether you are waiting for class or sitting next to someone at a coffee shop, you always have the opportunity to meet new people. Be the friendly face in a new room and make others feel welcomed and included. A simple hello or a compliment can make someone’s day and gain a new friendship for both of you.

As college students, we tend to slip into a repetitive routine. This can be dangerous for a myriad of reasons. You may prioritize some tasks and procrastinate experiences that you think you will have time to enjoy later, but the semester will pass by before you know it. Do not allow yourself to become too comfortable that you miss out on opportunities that could help your professional career. Choose certain days to break away from your typical route to class, sit somewhere else in the lecture hall, or study in a different library. Utilize every inch of this campus to find resources to benefit your career and your life as a student. Each semester is much shorter than we may realize. Attend as many events as you can, go out of your way to meet up with someone you have not seen in a few weeks and introduce yourself to new people when you are given the opportunity.

Building connections in college is a great way to find job opportunities in the workforce once you graduate. Becoming friends with those older than you that have moved on to work in different cities is a great way to break into your industry. These connections can provide you with their own experience in a company, career field or city, and they will be a familiar face when you move to a new environment.

Make sure you find ways to stay connected with the people you meet through LinkedIn,

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Facebook or Instagram. Social media sites are an incredible way to stay connected with those you have met years ago and become a resource for your paths to cross again.

Another advantage of making connections is

the number of friends you will have all around the globe. After college, you might find a job that requires traveling or a different reason to visit another country. When you realize you have friends located all around the world and

on different coasts of the United States, you will notice you have your own personal tour guide. These friends can recommend attractions to visit, restaurants to eat at and places to stay. You can find ways to meet up with them and make memories in a new place similar to the memories you both made when you were in college.

College is the best time to be social and meet people that could benefit your life after you graduate. You do not have to pressure yourself into meeting as many people as you can in four years, but think of this as a conscious reminder of the opportunities we may take for granted.

We are surrounded by new students our age every single day, living only blocks away from each other for four years. This time in our lives is the best time to socialize and build connections around the globe. Enjoy every second you have with those around you on campus, and meet some friends that will last a lifetime. solive7@dailyillini.com

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Studying abroad can be really exciting as you’re gearing up for many new opportunities. At the same time, however, the experience can also be quite stressful and understandably so. While there are many ways to ease the stress and pressure you may feel after coming to a completely new country, like going for a walk or journaling, you may find you need more help adjusting than that. Fortunately, the University offers several resources you can and should utilize if you’re feeling overwhelmed.

Your academic or study abroad adviser

Your academic or study abroad advisors might be the first people you have contact with from the University. Their job is also to work with students, so why not let them help you if they can?

If you’re feeling nervous about getting to campus, having a hard time in classes or anything in between, let your advisers know because they may have some valuable tips for you.

Counseling Center

It’s important to remember that it is normal and OK to feel overwhelmed, anxious or even sad during your study abroad experience. So much is happening, it’s completely understandable that you may feel differently from day-to-day. The University Counseling Center could be of service if you feel you need to just talk to a professional about how you are feeling and adjusting to this new experience. The Counseling Center has been conducting online appointments due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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GLOBE is a University program that connects international students with current students.

Current domestic students can apply to become a blue member and incoming international students can apply to become orange members.

Once accepted blue members contact orange members prior and during the semester. As an incoming student, a program like this can be extremely helpful if you are trying to navigate life on campus. Even before you reach campus, you’ll have another student available to ask questions to, and throughout the semester or year, you’ll be able to get to know each other even more.

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Students learn about different RSOs during Quad Day on Aug. 26, 2018. Some resources available to students when they feel stressed or overwhelmed include: talking to your academic or study abroad adviser, visiting the Counseling Center, getting involved with GLOBE or other RSOs or even simply talking to your professors about personal workload.

Sometimes the stress of studying abroad can stem from feeling alone or isolated. One of the easiest ways to find friends and people similar to you is by joining a registered student organization. The University has more than 1,600 RSOs and even with a lot of things being online only now, a lot of RSOs will accommodate and still meet virtually or in a different way. If none of the RSOs seem of interest to you, you also have the opportunity to create your own. Even then, you’re more easily able to find people with similar interests.

Be open with your professors

If you think your stress is getting the best of you and it may affect your schoolwork, it’s best to be open with your professors. This is something that may be easier said than done, but it’s best to just let your teachers know if you aren’t doing too well so that they can help you still get the most from the class. Most professors tend to be understanding and know how stressful it can be to come to a new place. Let them help you if they can.

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Follow these tips for walking on campus BY: MARK CAPAPAS MANAGING EDITOR FOR ONLINE

The summer of 2020 has served as a precursor to what our school year may involve amidst a cycle of uncertainty. Some of our summer hobbies with the potential to continue include staying inside, looking at screens, music, nostalgia and even emotional confusion. It is easy to get stuck in these repetitive days and let laziness get the best of us.

One of the best ways to break this cycle and reset our brains is the simple act of walking.

Now, I do not mean going on a 20-mile walk to discover ourselves in a Forrest Gump kind of way, but just getting outside with the pure intention of walking. This in itself is a way to reset ourselves. In a world where young adults like us are crushed with the pressures of having successful careers, meaningful hobbies and always being on top of everything in our lives, there is a sense of blissful ambiguity that the simple act of walking gives us. It allows us to unravel complex and maybe detrimental emotions that have been bugging us. It’s a chance to possibly solve a problem in school or even our personal lives by stepping out of our own mind and environment. Perhaps it just lets us get some fresh air and gives us a break from our screens and comfort zone. There needs to be no means to an end for walking, but just the pure intention of walking itself has so many benefits to us as students and people.

MARK CAPAPAS THE DAILY ILLINI You may ask yourself: How should I go A man walks down Wright Street with a McDonald’s bag on March 28. Walking around campus is a great way to connect with ourselves during the about walking and where do I start? As ongoing pandemic. someone who has spent a lot of evenings walking and exploring Champaign-Urbana, distancing and quarantining, then you can thing aimless and just enjoy it for the pure find a little bit of resolve walking along St. and simple act of partaking in it. Don’t be I do have a couple of tips.

Mary’s Road in Champaign. There is a hilly afraid to veer off into a direction and maybe dirt road that will lead you to see some hors- indulge in your curiosity around campus. We Pair the golden hour with the Japan House es. Because of the way our social lives are have a lot of time to walk and connect with gardens and you have something that doesn’t changed, it is important to adapt, and I find ourselves, so I hope you take advantage of even feel like you’re in the Midwest anymore. that seeing and observing these creatures this opportunity and maybe find something To really get a feel for the beauty that the Take a moment to go through the tall trees is always soothing. unique to yourself. Also, always check for your headphones.

University has to offer, I would recommend and listen to the small pond next to the garwalking during the golden hour. The sky dens. There is a lot of grass for you to sit space is so stunning during this time and down and relax so take this opportunity to capapas2@dailyillini.com really touches everything beautifully. Land- really reflect on yourself and what’s imporRemember that doing activities with intention is important for our minds. There is no marks on campus seem to get a little more tant to you as well as your surroundings.

If you are feeling a little lonely due to social end goal for walking but it is nice to do somemajestic around this time.

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Social distance, enjoy time alone on campus BY: MAII RASHED ASSISTANT EDITOR

The University of Illinois has one of the highest international student populations in the United States. While many future students will be shown around campus and be encouraged to spend the majority of their time surrounded by people and expected to mingle, there are just as many places to have some time on your own.

Oftentimes, the college experience is the time in which students have the most social interaction. New students have so many options at the University in terms of clubs and social gatherings that they may feel pressured to constantly be surrounded by a swarm of people.

Because of new restrictions made around campus due to COVID-19, the likelihood of being around a lot of people is drastically decreased. However, that does not mean participation will, and with that comes social pressures.

Many dorms have lounge areas as well as private study rooms. However, that does not mean there aren’t options outside of your living area. While secluding yourself for studying is most likely a good idea, doing other things alone — like eating — will help build your confidence as well as allow you leeway to spend some time alone.

If you’re looking for a nice place to eat alone without the fear of being bothered, dining halls usually have lounge areas with single seating.

The Union Building also has a basement with many seating options including outdoor seating and basement seating with small nooks and crannies.

A more obvious place is the library since that is where many people go to study. However, if you’re just looking for some time alone, any campus library — like the Undergraduate Library — will allow you to sit alone comfortably while making you look busy, allowing zero room for interruption.

Depending on the weather, almost any grassy area outside is welcome for any passerby to utilize. Passing by most quads, you can often see groups lounging around and enjoying the weather but you also constantly see single individuals sitting outside doing work and lazing about.

If you’re attending in-person classes this year, almost every University building allows you seating whether you’re waiting for a class or not. Many people also often tend to sit along the edges of the hallways while waiting for their classes.

Spending quality time with people and creating a good social life for yourself in college is

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A young man sits by himself on the floor while staring intently at his computer screen. There are many places on the UI campus to have some time on your own, including: private study lounges in dorms, single seating areas in dining halls, the Union basement, the Undergraduate Library or any of the quads.

exceptionally important. However, it is important not to get too caught up in being around people all the time. While college is a time in your life to meet new people and make new experiences, it is also an opportunity to feel

confident in your own skin and be able to enjoy your own company.

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Go with flow of things, keep an open mind BY: HEATHER ROBINSON ASSISTANT DAYTIME NEWS EDITOR

With a surplus of advice columns detailing the best ways to prepare for your international studies, it can be difficult to know where to begin. From repeat information to mere surface level advice, sometimes it’s not easy to separate the well known basics from the genuine nitty-gritty.

Of course, you can read a few pieces and learn all of the correct clothing articles to pack for the unpredictable Midwest weather, or you can discover the plethora of informative articles on what to and what not to bring during your schooling internationally.

Although these are also all important reads, still there are no concrete answers out there as to how you can completely, mentally prepare yourself. Simply put, it’s because there are none.

While it might sound scary, it’s not such

a harmful thing after all. As you will continue to learn over time here, going to school internationally is an experience so incredibly unique to every student. The most important thing to understand is having an open mind in your new environment.

But don’t just take it from me, a girl who has unfortunately only ever left the country to visit Canada one time; take it from a close friend of mine who happens to be a previous international student herself.

Earlier this week, I caught up with Adrian, a U.S. student who has been to school in Malaysia and Colombia, during the last three years, in order to learn unfiltered what she wishes she had known before her international studies.

According to Adrian, something that she believes should be more emphasized is that knowing the political atmosphere

you are entering is vital. In The U.S., politics are exceptionally divided. While many people are adamant on advocating for systemic change in the government, others are extremely prideful in their country and can take offense to comments of criticism against the government.

It can be difficult to know whether the person you are talking to is open to such conversation and criticism, but don’t hesitate to ask. They should understand that you are learning after all, and in learning, asking questions is never an invalid idea.

Over all, when I talked to her about tips she wished she had known prior to her exchange year, she emphasized that it’s important to know that you will stand out; and that’s OK. She mentioned her exchange program advised students to expect that they will be seen as the “weird ones”, and it is important

to get used to what is considered normal to others in the community where your international study is.

While you shouldn’t force quick adjustment onto yourself, understand there will be many differences between you and your peers and it will take time to feel like you actually “fit in.” Culture shock is quite real, and was the most difficult part of studying international for Adrian.

However, the more you understand that you cannot truly prepare yourself for instant adjusting and instead you try and learn to accept and anticipate imminent change, the easier it will be to ground yourself and find comfort in your surrounding environment.

“You just have to let go, and learn to go with the flow of things,” Adrian said. hrr4@dailyillini.com

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Make effort to stay in touch with loved ones BY: ELIZABETH SAYASANE FEATURES EDITOR

Leaving for college is difficult for many people. They have to leave behind their family, friends and the comfort of being in a place they know so well. When going to college means being a plane ride and possibly and ocean away from home, it can be even more challenging.

Many students experience homesickness while at school, particularly first year students. It is difficult to cope with so many new things being thrown their way, and it can make schoolwork even more challenging. Everyone develops their own strategies for adjustment, but one thing that can be particularly helpful in the process is coming up with a communication strategy that works for you.

For some, this might mean calling their parents every Sunday night and having a FaceTime call with their friends from home every Wednesday. This structure can be a good way to stay on top of these relationships. Parents will be glad to get regular updates, while friends can have the time to share their weird college experiences together.

This strict timetable could be difficult to

maintain, however, as schedules get busier with the semester. People will not always be available at the same time every week. It might be easier to just make an effort to call once a week, whenever they have the time to spare. This way, they don’t have to feel guilty if something comes up and they have to miss their regularly scheduled phone call.

A more unique way of maintaining these conversations, though, could be to go old school and write letters. With letter writing, you do not have the immediacy with a phone call. You can take the time to share everything important that has been going on with your life. It takes away the worry that you will forget something in the moment, because you can always go back to it later before sending.

It also helps space out the timing of these conversations more. You do not have to worry about making the time for an hour-long phone call once or twice a week. Instead, you can take the time to write a thoughtful letter, and your correspondent will know the letter is on its way.

It’s an added bonus that letters from family and friends are always nice mementos to look back on years later. You’ll have good documentation of your life and your friend’s

lives from when you were at the University of Illinois.

Whenever you are homesick the first semester of school, you can always find comfort in conversations with your loved ones

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Find the right food delivery service for you BY: JJ KIM EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Upon arrival onto campus, finding food will have to be at the top of your already long list of concerns. Grocery shopping will be difficult, considering you’ll have to be quarantined for 14 days, and although there are grocery delivery services out there, sometimes ordering a Portillo’s hot dog and putting on a movie is what you want. Take into consideration some of these tips on ordering takeout on campus.

The food delivery service game has long been butting heads for customer supremacy, and oftentimes it can be overwhelming to choose which service to use. For starters, there are different delivery fee rates and restaurants that are available depending on the service.

For students who are interested in Asian cuisine, Chowbus is a fantastic option to sift through the campus’s Asian restaurants.

Chowbus is a forward thinking food delivery service that allows users to order from multiple restaurants at one time without paying multiple delivery fees. This means that you can put in an order from places like Jip Bap and another at Poke Lab and pay for it all at once. Delivery fees on Chowbus usually range from $3-4, depending on how far the restaurant is from your location.

Moreover, it helps cater to the Chinese students on campus as the app shows menu items in both English and Chinese. Chowbus is also run by former University alum, Allan Chow, who worked as VP of operations and is now VP of engineering.

The service also has a promotions and free delivery tab on its app so users can take advantage of cheaper delivery options. The service also gives users the option to join Chowbus Plus, where users get unlimited free deliveries for order over $15, discounts on pickup orders up to 10% off and exclusive restaurant discounts for $9.99 a month, as well as a 30-day free trial option, which is a perfect especially if you are being quarantined for 14 days. Chowbus also offers a rewards program outside of Chowbus Plus where non-Chowbus Plus customers can earn points and redeem them for free food at restaurants. Chowbus also has a grocery

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Postmates is another viable option for food delivery on campus mainly because of the amount of special discounts and offers that are available daily. Postmates has been trying to ramp up delivery sales by offering promo

codes that allow customers to get their delivery fees waived if they spend over a certain dollar amount, usually around $15. Delivery fees for Postmates are mostly set at $3.99.

Postmates, like its competitors such as Uber Eats, Doordash and Grubhub, serve a more diverse catalog of foods ranging from breakfast to Mexican food. However, delivery ser-

vices like Uber Eats, Doordash and Grubhub have more varying delivery fees so keeping an eye on the delivery fee will be key if you’re eating on a budget. jjk7@dailyillini.com

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Make campus home BY: CAROLINA GARIBAY ASSISTANT BUZZ EDITOR

College can seem incredibly overwhelming at first. Entering a campus that is so large, unique and new, all while being in the middle of a pandemic, can seem scary at first. One struggle international students may face is homesickness and having to jump into a new routine while being so far away from family. Luckily, homesickness has remedies, and below are some of the best ways to bring some of home to Illinois.

Bring the scents of home to college

One effective way to feel more connected to home is by bringing scents from home with you to college. Most dorms don’t allow candles, so if you’re staying in a dorm, try seeing if your favorite candle comes as an air freshener. If you’re unable to find the exact scent, you can also try to find a scent similar to the one you like. If you have a favorite perfume you wear at home, bringing that to school can also help bring a sense of home to college.

Find a place on campus to make your new home

Another way to bring home to campus is by finding a particularly comforting or relaxing spot on campus that you can frequently return to. Maybe a place on campus reminds you of a spot from home or just brings you comfort. You can even schedule phone calls or FaceTime calls with your family and have them at this spot to remind you of your family. This will help you become more familiar with the campus and encourage you to explore some of the University’s best places.

Bring your daily routine to college as best you can

to build as a college student in a completely new environment. Sometimes being in a new place with people you’ve never met before can throw you off your routine. Incorporating your normal daily routine from home into your college routine can help maintain some of the normalcy from home and can make the transition more comfortable, especially if you have certain activities you do in the morning or at night.

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Participate in the welcome activities (safely, of course)

Skipping out on these activities and staying in your dorm is a simple thing to do, but these activities can be enjoyable, and they’re a great way to meet new people. Because of the COVID-19 situation, welcome activities and opportunities to meet new people may be limited, so really try to take advantage of any welcome activities the school or your dorms offer that you can participate in safely and with social distancing. You never know; you could meet your future best friend at one of these events.

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Campus slang brings sense of community BY: DIANA ANGHEL ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

Illinois’ campus can make a language barrier even more difficult because of the various slang terms that are only known to its students.

From personal experience, overcoming the fear of speaking a second language incorrectly can take years. Combining that with the strangesounding yet commonly used words can make the process even more difficult. Here is some campus slang that most students know.

Bance: This is a barn dance. It’s usually a semesterly event for Greek life. Oftentimes, but not always, it’s a date event. Bances can also happen within RSOs and clubs. The given organization usually rents out a farm for the night, and attendees dress in “country” outfits, such as flannels, “jorts,” cowboy boots and cowboy hats. It’s a staple of the University’s social life.

Icing Out: If you want to see this term in action, David Dobrik ices out in KAMs in one of his vlogs when he visited campus last year.

Surrounded by a heavy bar culture, students at the University have successfully created their own ways of consuming drinks. As bar drinks are usually served in plastic cups with ice, icing out refers to reaching into your cup with your hand and pulling the ice on the floor,

keeping it from distilling your drink. This results in incredibly sticky, wet floors but at the same time, a fun tradition. However, with COVID-19 precautions, campus should take a break from icing out drinks.

Block: “Blocking” is a verb used by Greek life when a sorority and a fraternity pair on Saturdays before football games. You’ll probably see people wearing bracelets on their wrist; these are “passes” for bar entrance fees, called covers, and sometimes drink deals at the bars.

Tailgate: This refers to the American tradition of hosting a social gathering before an athletic event, typically in the parking lot of the stadium. You will see attendees dressed up in their Illini gear and tents being set up outside of the stadium.

UGL: The Undergraduate Library. Coincidentally enough, it’s also an underground library.

The UGL has three floors, two of which are designated study spaces: one being more social, loud and open, and the last being a quiet space.

It also has a coffee shop on the middle floor.

Darty: A darty is a party that happens to be during the day. This one is pretty self-explanatory.

MNL: As previously mentioned, students at the University have found ways to incorporate tradition within the bar culture. MNL stands

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for Monday Night Lion, aka going to the Red Lion on Monday nights.

ARC: The Activities and Recreation Center.

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CU offers ways to kill time in pandemic BY: SALEM ISAF INTERIM EDITOR IN CHIEF

All college students must learn to deal with the unprecedented amount of free time they find themselves with once they move onto campus. Without family, friends and all the other distractions of everyday life at home, you’ll wonder how in the world you’re supposed to fill up your days aside from classes, homework and scrolling through your phone.

Usually there are a plethora of clubs, activities, meeting places and events that would give new students a chance to meet new people and explore engaging new hobbies. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic will get in the way of a lot of the normal avenues students take to kill time. While many clubs will adapt and attempt to function online, much of the social scene will be affected. Even meetings, which are generally a nice way to meet your peers and socialize with your team, will largely move online, be cut short and be made excessively awkward.

In order to combat these restrictions and find ways to live your life outside of classroom activity, you’ll have to get creative. Luckily, there’s plenty of ways to kill time around Champaign-Urbana.

The first recommendation I have for you is still to seek out the clubs and extracurriculars

the parks that both towns have to offer. The majority of these are extremely well-maintained and can offer different kinds of experiences.

Many of the Champaign parks are the typical grass fields with trees to look at and places to sit down and relax. These are perfect for picnics.

Some of the parks in Urbana, however, specifically Crystal Lake Park, are more about incorporating and preserving habitats native to the Illinois landscape, with wooded areas and a lake to swim in. None of this is to discount the multiple quads and landscapes that the University itself has to offer, which are equally worth your time. Exploring the outdoor areas around C-U is a great way to get acclimated to the central Illinois climate you now find yourself in!

Another fun way to kill time, assuming we aren’t moved back into a full quarantine soon, is to earn your Illinois Drivers’ License! It is important to know that Illinois does not recognize the THE DAILY ILLINI FILE PHOTO international drivers’ license, and a license from The sun sets at Crystal Lake Park on Nov. 16. Even in the midst of a global pandemic, there another country is only valid for up to 90 days are a multitude of ways you can use your free time on campus, such as: seeking out clubs and before driver’s must acquire an Illinois license. extracurriculars, exploring the parks in the C-U area and earning your Illinois Driver’s License.

If you plan on doing any driving within your tenure here at the University, then these slow first on campus that will continue to operate in some you can here, especially if the organizations are couple months of school might be the perfect capacity this semester. Even if it is completely related to your professional aspirations or inter- time to complete this requirement. online, you shouldn’t let that discourage you ests. You have to try and make these worth it. from learning and experiencing as much as Another way to kill time in C-U is to explore isaf2@dailyillini.com

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Learn about self in college, have no regrets BY: SAMANTHA BOYLE MANAGING EDITOR FOR REPORTING

Ever since I graduated high school, I have valued living life with little to no regrets. This lifestyle is definitely easier said than done but also allows me to live freely and be me.

I am starting my senior year of college this fall and can proudly say I truly don’t have any major regrets. Sure, maybe I should’ve worked out a little more or started studying way sooner for a test instead of waiting for the night before. However, my biggest regret thus far is probably that I did not study abroad.

I remember during my sophomore year, I entertained the idea of going abroad for a semester the following year but never acted on it or actually applied to go. In the spring 2020 semester, most of my friends studied abroad, until the COVID-19 pandemic eventually cut their experience short. The start of that semester is when I realized I should’ve tried to go abroad, too.

I have been out of the country several times throughout my life. But I don’t think anything compares to spending a collegiate semester or year in another country.

This is not to say that I have not enjoyed every moment in Champaign-Urbana, but I

think your experience can really be enriched by immersing yourself into another country and its culture.

College is your time to learn about yourself and become more independent than you maybe ever were before and what better way to do that than to travel thousands of miles away.

I believe the best way to learn about the world is to go out and experience it yourself. The University gives you an opportunity to do that and it all aligns with your curriculum so you still get a degree out of it with no extra time needed. It seems like a no brainer for people who want to travel and experience the world.

Over the years, I have heard people say studying abroad was a great decision for them because it was the perfect timing since their number one priority was getting an education. I have told myself that once I graduate, I will take a couple of months off and travel around the world to wherever I want to go. But the truth is, I don’t know what will happen once I graduate. The opportunity might not exist in the same, convenient way.

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