The Daily Illini: Fall Housing Guide 2017

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Residence halls: most to least expensive

BY MELISSA NIEMIEC CONTRIBUTING WRITER

It’s that time again. You’re telling your roommate, who steals your Pop Tarts, that you are “exploring other options.” You’re wondering whether you and your bestie will start to hate each other by the end of the year. It’s time for the room selection process.

Luckily, next year you won’t be a freshman, and you’ll have better housing selection than you did your first year. With many different residence halls available to students, the options may seem a bit daunting. There are a lot of options to consider when deciding where to live for the next year of college.

One of the first options you need to look at is whether you want to go with public housing or private certified housing. Most people go with public their first year because it’s cheaper, but private certified can be worth the cost. Each of the private certified halls also has its own personality to it, so make sure to browse around each one to get a feel for what it may be like to live there for a year.

Another thing to consider is if you want air conditioning. For most dorms, the cost difference is around $300. Air conditioning only really makes a difference during the hotter months at the beginning and end of the school year, but for some it is a

must-have. Talk to those who have lived in halls without air conditioning to see if it is a necessity for your next year.

Do you want to live in Urbana or Champaign? Location is a very important factor to take in when choosing housing. Most of the residence halls are the same distance to the Main Quad, but there are also several other places you may visit. Is one hall closer to more of your classes? Do you want to be closer to the ARC or CRCE? Is your hall close to where all of your friends are going to be? Consider each hall’s location to make sure that you’re not traveling too far across campus.

Also, before you make your choice, be sure to check out each of your hall’s dining options. Some private certified halls don't offer dining services, which is important to keep in mind. Other public residence halls may only offer dining services on certain days, and traveling to other halls for meals can really frustrate some people. Be sure to read up on this before you make your choice.

To the right is a list of the halls from most to least expensive. Prices are 2017-2018 rates taken from University and Private Certified Housing websites. They may vary according to your academic year.

Melissa is a sophomore in LAS. mn3@dailyillini.com

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Remedies for missing home in college

BY MOLLY ZUPAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

As someone who is one month away from being 20 years old, I still suffer from homesickness. Yes, my apartment is filled with my own belongings and décor, but the welcoming feelings that are essential to a home are not quite there yet. If you happen to find yourself in my shoes, refer to my advice below. These apartment and dorm remedies will make you feel more at home next time you start missing your family.

Buy some decorations

Spend some extra cash to decorate your room. Print and display your favorite photos or hang up posters, tapestries or string lights to brighten your mood. Turn your room into the ultimate comfort zone.

Make it smell like home

Looking for that certain smell? Take a trip to your local Home Goods, T.J. Maxx or Bed Bath & Beyond, and grab a few of your mom’s favorite candles off the shelf.

For those who live in a residence hall on campus, stray away from the flickering flame and use a room spray or mist to add that welcoming fragrance.

See your dog

Animal lovers and pet owners, this one’s for you. Express your dire need to see

your pets. I’ve trained my parents to send photos of my dogs.

Spice it up

Give your family member with the best kitchen skills a call. Ask for a recipe or a package if you’re really desperate. Be sure to let them know how much junk food you’ve consumed since the beginning of the semester and that you need a reminder of what a home cooked meal tastes like.

Have a movie night

Watch your favorite feel-good movie and cuddle up with everything soft or fuzzy: socks, blankets and pillows. Make the move to get snacks ahead of time so you will be ready for your relaxation time.

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Sing in the shower

We all do it at home, so why not do it here? Belt out the tunes you love. You may even get some compliments, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. However, if you live in a residence hall, or with roommates, be courteous, and save the high notes for later.

Reach out to loved ones

Use your phone for its sole purpose: call your loved ones. They will get a kick out of it and you will feel connected. I call my parents a lot. They love to hear what I'm

Students board a bus on Friday, Oct. 6 at the Illinois Terminal. Illinois Terminal is a frequent place for students to catch a bus to travel home. up to.

Explore

Explore Champaign-Urbana. Go beyond the University campus, and find local shops, cafés and events to develop a sense of belonging. Don’t separate yourself from the culture and experiences that are nearby. Be open-minded. You may stumble upon a place that reminds you of home or makes you forget your homesickness.

Plan a visit

Plan a trip to go home. If you have a car, save for gas money. Hitch a ride with a friend from your hometown, or buy a bus, train or plane ticket. This is the most effective and essential homesickness remedy.

Molly is a sophomore in FAA. mollyz2@dailyillini.com

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Three easy tips to make your dorm more homey

BY YOAV MARGALIT CONTRIBUTING WRITER

It takes a lot of work to get a dorm room to feel like home. There can be a long way to go between unloading the boxes and setting up your new life. No reason to worry, though. Here are some quick fixes to make your dorm a home to come back to after a long day.

Keep it clean

Even if you’re not planning on having guests, it’s never a bad idea to keep things tidy. A good rule of thumb is to expose as much surface as possible. A table with space open on top looks organized, and a floor without clutter looks much tidier, but this rule can apply to furniture, too. A made bed with the blanket smoothed over it or a futon with nothing cluttering it can completely change the atmosphere. Who knows? This might even allow you to get along better with your roommate.

Clear the air

A lot of a person’s memory is based off of smells. It seems silly, but according to “The Neurobiology of Olfaction,” the impression of a place can change dramatically with just a whiff. Fixing this could mean as little as keeping a window open (especially if you’re in one of the dorms with no AC), but it can also mean a bit of work. Clearing away the dust covering the nooks and crannies of the furniture is one way to get mustiness out of the room.

Also, making sure the laundry is out of the open is a fantastic way to clear the air.

But getting rid of the smells you want to avoid is only half of the job. Make some additions of your own. Investing in an air freshener is one option. You’ll want to pick hygiene products that smell right to you, and maybe even change the detergent brand you’re bringing on laundry day. Mix and match what makes you feel most comfortable.

Make it yours

So, the room is clean. The floor has been dusted. The sheets are clean. The room smells fresh. What’s left to do?

Make it yours. A space, any space, isn’t a home until you want to live in it. That means the supplies you’ll need a lot of have to be accessible, and areas that you’ll need to get to have to be open. Your dorm should be your haven; you need to be comfortable being there for it to feel that way.

Once this function has been accomplished, it’s time to turn the eye toward form. Nobody feels at home in a concrete box, so why not fix it? If you plan on working a lot from your desk, why not put a small rug where your feet will be?

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Student dorm room with a lofted bed to provide more space. Students often decorate their dorm with tapestries and Christmas lights.

It’ll be easy on the eyes and comfy on the feet.

If you haven’t already tried it, posters are a first-rate way to make a space feel like it belongs to you. Remind yourself of who you are, who you want to be or even just what you enjoy looking at once

in a while. Putting some photos or posters where you’ll see them improves the ambiance.

Here’s hoping that with these tips, your dorm becomes a place you don’t mind spending time in. Nothing big ever happens at once. It’s the little pieces that

build up to make something the way it is, and a home is no different. One step at a time, that concrete box of a room starts to feel more and more special.

Yoav is a junior in LAS. yoavm2@dailyillini.com

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Eight quick and easy foods to make in your dorm or apartment

BY MERAL AYCICEK ASSISTANT SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR

As a college student, it can be difficult to have three meals a day while also balancing a busy schedule of classes and other activities. While adjusting to your schedule, a list of fast meals is essential to your success. Here are some quick and easy meals to make in an apartment or dorm.

Grilled cheese sandwich

This is a classic. You need two slices of bread with butter and your choice of meltable cheese. If you don’t have a panini press, just pop your sandwich on a pan and grill it up for lunch. Grilled cheese sandwiches are fast, cheap and surprisingly customizable.

Salad

Chop up some fresh fruits and veggies to make a healthy and easy meal. Don’t forget to add protein and healthy fats, like avocado, to take your salad to the next level.

Smoothies

You will need a blender for this one. However, investing in one early in your college career is definitely worth it. You can put in fresh fruits and vegetables like berries, bananas, spinach or carrots to make your smoothie right away. You can freeze the berries or veggies overnight and use them in

the morning as a substitute for ice. Also, try adding peanut butter since it masks the bitterness of certain vegetables and is a good source of protein.

Avocado toast

This is a very quick and tasty snack to make for yourself in between classes. Toast a piece of bread and cut up some avocado to put on it. Then you can go crazy with toppings and spices.

Pasta

A big step above ramen, pasta will surely save you and your bank account. Boil the dry pasta in water until it’s cooked, strain it and put it back in the pot with some butter or olive oil. Then, either add a sauce of your choice or keep the pasta simple with some cheese and pepper.

Eggs

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There are countless recipes online for how to cook eggs: boiled, scrambled, sunnyside up, over easy. Try a different recipe every week for a cheap, easy and healthy breakfast. Knowing a few different ways to make an egg will make your breakfasts a lot more interesting.

required. Mix one part rolled oats and two parts milk of your choice in a jar or bowl.

Cover it up and leave it in the fridge for at least eight hours. In the morning, you will have yummy oatmeal that you can spice up with cinnamon, fruit and honey.

Overnight oats

Easy pizza

This recipe is very easy with no cooking

Buy some English muffins and split them

in half, then spread pizza sauce on them.

Sprinkle cheese and add whatever toppings you like. Pop the pizzas into the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit until the cheese melts and the muffins are crispy, which usually takes about 10 to 15 minutes.

Meral is a sophomore in DGS. aycicek2@dailyillini.com

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Narrowing it down: How to navigate Fall Housing Fair BROOKE EBERLE SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR

Interested in finding an apartment for next semester? Then look no further than the Fall Housing Fair.

On Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 46 housing companies will have tables set up at the Illini Union South Lounge to showcase the many apartments on campus.

This semester’s theme is baseball, so all tables will be decorated to fit. However, with 46 companies all decorated similarly, it can be hard to find the company you want to sign a lease with. With a few a tips, hopefully you'll be able to narrow down your apartment search to some viable options.

Pick a location

Before you start looking at the various tables, think about what area you’d like to live in. Try to think about what classes you are going to take next year and how far you are willing to walk to class every day.

As you take more classes for your specific major, you may be going to one area of campus much more than others. Several companies only offer apartments in a few locations, so checking which has the best spots for you will help narrow down the few that you plan on talking to.

Price check

Figure out what kind of rent you’ll be willing to pay for next semester. Some apartments can be as low as $400, whereas other “luxury” apartments can be upward of $800. Several companies at the fair usually have all of their apartments at a similar price. Knowing your maximum price before browsing around will help you figure out which apartment will be perfect for you.

Ask around

If you’re unsure about something, then ask. When you go to each table, make sure to know the deadline to sign a lease, average rent and locations. Being new to the apartment search can be confusing and scary, but the representatives are there to help you figure out the whole apartment process.

Search for free things

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Let’s not forget another important reason to visit the housing fair: free things. Each table usually gives away smaller things like shirts, cups and sunglasses just for stopping by. Also be aware of the bigger prizes you can enter to win. In the past, companies have given away for TVs, Apple Watch

Housing companies will be in the Union on Oct. 10 to answer questions and give away prizes. devices, Cubs tickets for box seats and fourday Lollapalooza passes. Last year, HERE brought a big money blowing machine and allowed students to catch as much money as they could in a limited amount of time.

Even if you're not sure if you want to live

in an apartment next year, the housing fair is a good way to search for living options and get a couple free things in the process.

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Q&A with Residential Hall Director Nathan Runnells

BY KAOLIN SEWELL CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Nathan Runnells, residence hall director for Nugent Hall, has been in the University housing community for 13 years. He is an advocate for residence hall communities and strives to inspire the next wave of resident advisors and multicultural advocates.

The Daily Illini: Do you have any tips when picking a residence hall?

Nathan Russels: Each residence hall has its own flavor. It’s the students who create a community. Both new and returning students can choose to stay in a hall within an area close to campus. Typically, students choose to stay in a hall close to friends or near certain buildings. Many halls feature Living-Learning Communities (LLCs), which serve as great outlets for additional resident involvement.

DI: What is a ‘Living-Learning Community?’

NR: An LLC is a unit accommodated in certain residence halls. Typically, LLCs are catered toward students with similar study fields or interests. LLCs offer courses for credit in the halls, bring in guest speakers and participate in field trips.

There are currently 10 LLCs in University Housing: Global Crossroads, Health Professions, Honors LLC, Innovation LLC, Intersections, Leadership Experience through Academic Development and Service (LEADS), Sustainability, Unit One/Allen Hall, Weston Exploration and Women in Math, Science, and Engineering (WIMSE).

DI: Do you have any options for upperclassmen?

NR: Yes, upperclassmen can find themselves at home in Bousfield Hall. Bousfield Hall features single rooms and suite-style accommodations. It is our second–newest hall on campus.

Wassaja Hall is our newest hall in Ikenberry Commons. This hall features double rooms within small communities accompanied by individual bathrooms per cluster.

This hall is compliant with environmental sustainability.

DI: What are some ways to get involved in the residence hall community?

NR: Apply to become a resident advisor or multicultural advocate. Or, become a desk clerk or peer leader in a Living-Learning Community.

DI: What is the difference between an RA

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and an MA? Resident advisors enforce policy, while multicultural advocates live out inclusiveness.

DI: Where can one find the application?

NR: Online at the University Housing website under Parapro Application.

DI: What is the deadline to apply for RA and MA positions?

The application is live between Oct. 2 to 16.

NR: How many RAs and MAs are accepted?

Within each hall, there is only one multicultural advocate, and per building there are between eight to 14 resident advisors.

the position, incoming leaders will register for a training course, EOL 199: Residential Life Paraprofessional Course.

DI: What does the application look like?

DI: Do you have any other advice when applying?

NR: Applicants must write one essay, attach their resume, and if interested, write an additional essay for Living– Learning Community involvement. Check our website for eligibility requirements.

DI: After applying online, what is the next step?

NR: Based off of their online application submission, applicants will undergo an additional interview component. We interview roughly 300 applicants. If selected for

NR: Visit the University Housing website to learn more about the educational outcomes under the Illinois Residential Experience: Academic Success, Interpersonal Competence, Engaged Citizenship, Justice Exploration and Campus, Community and Cultural Connectedness.

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Five DIY apartment projects to elevate your style

BY ARDEN YOUN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Having your own space means you have the ability to truly decorate it as your own. A classy and homey setup is desirable but hard to achieve while you’re still on the “broke college student” budget. However, many decorations that look expensive can really be cheap if you by the supplies and craft them yourself.

Here are several simple DIY projects to help make your apartment feel like home. The supplies for these crafts can be bought at your local craft store.

Cloud lamps

A substitution for fairy string lights, which look quite dorm-like, these fluffy lights will bring a sense of warmth to any space. Using a hot glue gun, carefully attach cotton fluff to paper lanterns.

Whether you want to string and hang them up from the ceiling or safely situate them on the floor, cloud lamps will turn your apartment into a dream.

Pinboard maps

This one is for the international students and the avid travelers. Rather than just a globe or world map poster, attach a world map onto a giant pinboard. With a multitude of pin colors and flags, place a pin on your hometown, every city you’ve ever been to and every country you want to visit.

Mason jars

This is a classic DIY tool. Once you’ve selected the mason jar you want to craft, paint the inside with a few different shades of pastel. This will keep your surfaces clean and chip free while still maintaining the glossiness of the jars.

From there, use the painted jars as pots for flowers, makeup brushes or pens and pencils.

Coffee bean candles

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this DIY project is sure to be a favorite of any caffeine-addicted college student.

Place vanilla, pumpkin or peppermint scented tea lights into a small bowl of coffee beans. The warmth of the candles will heat up the coffee beans and make the entire apartment smell like a french vanilla, pumpkin spice or peppermint coffee.

Pebble doormats or placemats If you want an earthy vibe or simply love the outdoors, bring it into your home with pebble doormats or placemats. For the doormats, find or buy a typical doormat and, using a hot glue gun, glue large pebbles on top until it is completely cov-

ered. You can also place it inside to walk on with bare feet to improve circulation.

For the placemats, find or buy clear, plastic placemats and, as with the doormats, glue small, flat pebbles on top. This will bring earthiness to your table and make it look like a cute cafe.

Arden is freshman in Business. youn2@dailyillini.com

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Easy ways to Chicago from campus

BY ASHLEY RAYAN

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Going home for the weekend is supposed to be a relaxing experience. But with many options, times and locations, figuring out exactly how to head home can feel like more trouble than it's worth.

So if you’re looking to make a visit home to Chicago for a weekend, you’ve got a couple of options. Each one has a different price, so look through each of these options to see which one is right for you.

Buses

The most popular method to get home is by bus. The most used options are Peoria Charter, Suburban Express and Greyhound. Peoria Charter and Suburban Express both offer pickup locations at several places on campus such as the Armory, ISR and Altgeld, and drop-off locations in the Chicago suburbs such as Old Orchard and Woodfield Mall.

A one way ticket from ISR to O’Hare International Airport typically ranges between $30 to $35, depending on the day of travel. Greyhound, on the other hand, only has one pickup or drop-off location in Champaign at the Intermodal Transport Center, a short bus ride away from campus. Although it doesn’t offer as many suburban stops as Peoria Charter and Suburban Express, a one way ticket from Champaign to Chicago generally costs between $10 to $15, depending on the date of travel.

Trains

Another popular mode of travel is by train. The most popular option, Amtrak, has a close location at the Station Building in Champaign, only a 20-minute walk from the Ikenberry resident halls. It only offers one stop in Chicago at Union Station. Tickets purchased well in advance can be as low as $10 with options to upgrade to a premium ticket, while also providing additional discounts for students.

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The Illinois Terminal, located on 45 E. University Ave. provides Amtrak and bus services for patrons to travel to another city or state.

Trains provide a less crowded and often smoother ride back to the suburbs because there is no stop-and-go traffic.

Pickups and drop-offs are at Union Station, the perfect link between Amtrak and Metra trains to get to the smaller Chicago suburbs. With a Metra ticket ranging between $2 to $9, it provides a cost efficient and smooth ride home.

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Rideshare programs, although not nearly as popular as the options listed above, are another growing trend. A Facebook group named “University of Illinois Rideshare Group” helps connect students going home for the weekend with students needing rides. Passengers help pitch in for gas, and in turn get a ride home.

It's a cost effective option as well as being time efficient, since the drivers

probably won’t be making as many outof-the-way stops as a bus or train would.

Another easier option is to organize a carpool with friends from high school. If everyone chips in for gas, it's often the fastest, cheapest and most efficient way to return home.

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Survival tips for grocery shopping on a budget

BY BROOKE EBERLE

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Choose off-brands

As someone living in an apartment, I know it can be hard to cope with the fact that you’ve moved out of residence halls and don’t have a dining hall to go to whenever you feel hungry. You’re now practically an adult and need to learn how to shop for yourself. This, plus factoring in the budget of an average college student, can be quite a lofty goal.

Luckily, a few of these tips can help you survive adapting to this new life.

This seems like a pretty obvious one, but staying away from popular name brands can save you a couple bucks.

Most would agree that off-brand goods taste the same. If they don’t to you, then only purchase the more expensive food when you’re willing to splurge. Ranking more expensive items as “special occasion only” will keep you from buying them too often.

Stick to a weekly budget

Putting a cap on how much you spend at the grocery store will help you track your finances throughout the year.

Depending on how much you allow yourself to spend, each week’s shopping total should be around $20 to $40. If you find a general amount that works best for you, try to stay close to that number. I personally like to count my total price as I pick up each new item, which helps me keep track of whether or not I’m sticking to my budget.

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Clean up your act when it comes to your home

BY MOLLY ZUPAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The first step to a clean dorm or apartment is admitting you have problem: There are crumbs in your bed, loose hairs on the floor and layers of dust on every surface that is not submerged in dirty clothes.

A clean and organized living space is probably not the answer to all of your problems, but it may help you with one or two. Without all that chaotic clutter, fights with your roommate will be less frequent and you will be able to find what you need quickly when you wake up late for class.

If you or your roommate are perpetrators of bad cleaning habits, hang in there. Listed below are some tips and tricks to help you keep your place (close to) squeaky clean.

Keep good habits

Dust regularly, because it forms and settles fast. An excessive amount of dust can diminish the quality of the air in your apartment or dorm. Also get in the habit of vacuuming or sweeping weekly. If you leave the floor dirty, the bottoms of your bare feet will be just as disgusting.

Get in the habit of putting things away when you are no longer using them. This includes clothes, dishes, school supplies, etc. Clean up after yourself, especially after a meal or snack. Leftover food or crumbs belong in the trash. Food lying out in the open almost guarantees an eventual bug problem.

If you have a bathroom within your living space, tend to it frequently. Avoid buildup of clutter and grime. Regularly scrub the toilet, shower/bath and sink with a liquid cleaner. Also remember to wash your bed sheets and pillowcases every 10 to 14 days. Bacteria and fungi from your sweat, skin cells and much more collect every time you lay down.

Do not let your bed become home to an excessive amount of microscopic life.

If your room is feeling a little stuffy after all of that, open the windows. Let in some fresh air to get rid of odors and create airflow. This will give the apartment or dorm a fresher feel.

Organize

Give your belongings a home. Organize your things based on how often you use them and their importance. Store extra supplies and seasonal attire at the back of your closet or underneath your bed. Shop around for storage bins to store items you might not use regularly.

Take extra steps to save yourself from clutter in your living space. Most importantly, keep your desk tidy to avoid losing track of assignments. This will save

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you time in the long run. You'll be grateful for your organization, especially when your stress level is at its peak.

Buy cleaning supplies

Keep bleach wipes handy for unexpected spills and messes. They are effective, affordable and convenient. You are going to make many messes and mistakes

throughout college. It’s good to be prepared for them.

Buy a broom and dust pan to collect any extra scraps, hair and dirt. Although it may not be super apparent to the naked eye, a clean floor will satisfy your guests, especially your parents.

Spend a few extra bucks on a shoe tray. If you have a lot of shoes like I do,

this will help you keep track of all of the pairs. When you come back from a long day of class, put your shoes on the tray to collect the bits of the outdoors that you trek in. This will make it easy to pick them up for class the next day.

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Easy cooking tips when you’re out on your own

BY MELISSA NIEMIEC CONTRIBUTING WRITER

As much as some would like to believe ramen and saltines are a healthy part of a normal diet, having real food might actually stave off a few trips to McKinley.

Though daunting, cooking can actually be rewarding and fun. Often it’s as easy as following a recipe. Here are a couple tricks to get you started.

Shop smart

Those pre-cooked or ready in 15 minutes type of meals may be very tempting, but often you will end up paying more for food that will taste half as good. As a general rule, buying ingredients and making food is cheaper than buying pre-made food. Buying ingredients is also more nutritious than popping in a frozen pizza.

Old reliables

If you’re new to this whole “using appliances other than a microwave thing,” here are two of my favorite meals that are difficult to mess up–knock on wood.

Pasta — Pick out your favorite shape of noodle and follow the directions on the box. Usually the instructions for making pasta consist of boiling water and putting the noodles in, so it should be pretty simple. Just make sure to check and stir your noodles frequently so they don’t turn to mush. For sauce, you can make your own or dress up some store-bought tomato sauce with oregano, sugar, salt, pepper, onion or basil. If you’re not feeling particularly confident with your skills, grate some cheese over the top and you’re good to go.

Stir-fry — I use stir-fry as an excuse to throw a bunch of random ingredients together and call it cooking. Prepare your pan with some olive oil (or any type of oil you prefer). You can get some good flavor going by cooking some onion in your pan first, then adding various veggies.

Add your meat (if you’re having any) last because it will take the vegetables lon-

ger to cook. Stir-fry is a great end-of-theweek meal when you toss whatever ingredients you have left together and make something yummy. A nice sauce will often bring a stir-fry together, but it’s not required.

Use spice

Half of cooking is how you spice and flavor things. You can have the same slab of chicken and spice it two different ways and it will taste totally different. Spices can be expensive to get all at once, so unless you can steal some from your mom’s kitchen, try picking up a different spice every shopping trip. Start with the necessities (pepper, salt, garlic) then branch out (cayenne, cinnamon, soy sauce) and go crazy. Use recipes as a guide, but start making your own combinations.

Reuse food

If you buy chicken for one night, hamburger for another, fish for a third and then eat out, you’re going to have a lot of wasted food on your hands. However, that doesn’t mean you’re left to suffer with the same leftovers for the next three days after you make a meal. Instead, have a plan. If you make baked chicken one day, the next you can use the leftover meat for tacos or a stir-fry. The next day you can make a breakfast scramble by adding eggs on top of the leftover beans, peppers and meat from your tacos.

Experiment

The fun of cooking is trying out different recipes and testing combinations of spices and sauces. You will definitely make something completely gross sometimes, but it will all be worth it when you find that sick combo of curry, soy sauce, honey and a little dash of cayenne that makes it all worth it.

Melissa is a sophomore in LAS. mn3@dailyillini.com

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Set some ground rules to avoid roommate drama

BY BROOKE EBERLE SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR

Learning to live with somebody else is not easy for everyone, especially if you have to share the space of a small dorm room. Even the best of friends can find themselves running into communication issues. However, many of these issues can be prevented by having a discussion beforehand about what is acceptable when it comes to your room. Try to sit down with your roommates at the beginning of the semester to go over a few ground rules.

Quiet hours

This is one of the first things that should come up in the roommate discussion. Is your roommate a morning person or a night owl? If you’re not a morning person, will you be upset if your roommate’s alarm wakes you up in the morning? If you’re not a night owl, will you be frustrated if your roommate stays up studying until 2 a.m.?

These are problems a lot of new roommates have at the beginning of the semester and can lead to some pretty heated arguments. This is something that should have been discussed beforehand. Save

yourself the energy and avoid this issue all together if you can.

Guests

It is also important to set ground rules regarding guests. How many guests can visit at once, and how often? How long of a heads up needs to be given in advance?

Surely five minutes is not enough. In your discussion, come to an agreement of how far in advance the other needs to know if somebody else is coming over. This will keep from any confusing or frustrating situations in the future.

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Personally, I would not be happy if I found out one of my roommates was snacking on my food without permission. The same goes for if somebody borrowed my clothing or towels. Different people have different expectations of what can be lent out. Discuss with your roommate which particular items you would like to keep to yourself, which need special permission and which you are comfortable being used without asking first.

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Five simple ways to be an ideal roommate the easiest ways to do this is through your roommate. Introduce old or new friends to your roommate and invite them to hang out.

Having mutual friends is convenient, and this will give you a chance to become closer to your roommate.

BY JULIE KANG CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Roommates are a big part of college and can make or break your year. Rooming with another person — whether it be a stranger or friend — can be an uncomfortable experience at first. You may both have different personalities, but still need to get along.

Here are five ways to be a better roommate.

Surprise your roommate with a birthday celebration

Lights off, lamp on

The celebration doesn’t have to be extravOne college essential that is useful for agant. Something as simple as hanging a becoming a respectful roommate is a desk birthday banner, blowing up a couple of ballamp. If your roommate sleeps earlier than loons and buying a small $10 gift can make you, offer to turn the lights off and use anybody’s day. Being away from family your desk lamp to study instead. It may not and childhood friends on your birthday can be ideal, but sleep is important for everybe lonely, so making your roommate feel one.

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Moving out tips: Keep on track when you pack

BY BROOKE EBERLE SPECIAL SECTIONS EDITOR

As every freshman has learned by now, packing all of your belongings into a car for move-in day can be pretty stressful.

Unfortunately, several people are going to have to go through this process again when moving out at the end of the semester. So, whether you’re studying abroad next semester, changing housing or just want to take a lot of stuff home for winter break, these tips can help you out.

Find a place for storage

When you’re moving away from campus for only a month, you won’t need to take everything back home. Only pack the essentials. This means that every free thing you got on Quad Day doesn’t need to go back home. Instead, find a friend who is willing to keep a few boxes in their room for the break. If you can’t find a friend willing to do this, there are plenty of storage facilities near campus. Browse your options to avoid the hassle of loading and unloading your car for only a one-month stay at home.

Buy lots of boxes

If you brought a lot of clothes to school like I did, storage bins are an essential item. My freshman year, I put all of my clothes in storage bins and then kept them below my mid-lofted bed in my dorm

room. This will help you pack everything quickly and efficiently before your parents pick you up, and they will greatly appreciate you for that.

Sell your books

Now that you’ve finished all of your classes for the semester, it’s time to get rid all of those textbooks. If you rented your books, don’t forget to return them to the bookstore. But if you bought books, there are plenty of options to sell them. If you’re looking for a quick sell, try the Illini Union Bookstore, but don’t expect a lot of money.

I sold all of my books back last semester and only got $5. You can also try selling your textbooks to Chegg or Amazon. This might require a little extra work to ship them, but you’ll get a lot more money back.

Empty the refrigerator

It’s best not to forget to do this one to avoid mold growing over the break. The end of the semester is the time to completely clean out the back of your fridge.

To finish this quickly, I advise grabbing a trash bag and throwing in anything you don’t want to take back. This way, you won’t be making trips back and forth to the trash can.

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How to make a small dorm room seem bigger

BY YOAV MARGALIT CONTRIBUTING WRITER

In between trying to make a dorm feel like home and keeping it organized enough that you can work there, you can quickly lose track of the space you have to work with. Making the end product hold everything you need it to, while still having space to breathe, can be a hassle, so here is some advice to help you out.

Organization

There are some simple things to follow that can free up a surprising amount of space. Getting containers to hold items you might not need very often can help without compromising ease of access, and you can save a lot of room when you make an effort to eliminate excess space. Small corners might not have enough room for a chair, but moving furniture so it fits with the walls like a puzzle piece can make all the difference.

For the supplies you only reach for once in a blue moon (like cleaning supplies or laundry detergent), there is a perfect spot: the top shelf of your closet. It might be a pain to reach, but there is no better place in the room to put the infrequently used items, since that’s a lot of space going to waste otherwise.

Think three-dimensionally

Measuring length and width is a good way to make sure every bit of floor space is put to good use, but thinking vertically can really make a difference. If you haven’t already, you can go online to MyHousing to request a loft for your bed.

This frees up a lot of space, which can fit your desk, dresser or other furniture.

When that much space is freed, there comes a lot of room for customization.

If your roommate is willing, you can use two lofted beds to set up a couch on one side and entertainment on the other. If either of you brought a television or a gaming system to college, this can provide a great opportunity to improve how comfortably you use the space in your dorm.

Thinking three-dimensionally isn’t just limited to looking up, though. There is a lot of unused space below most pieces of furniture. If you’re uncomfortable with a lofted bed, you can try a mid-loft and store any extra belongings underneath it. As long as you take care to make sure that nothing gets crushed or stuck, you can get a lot of clutter out of the way if you put extra supplies at your feet instead of on top of your desk.

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Make the most of limited space by moving furniture to make more space.

Putting it together

Making the most of the space in your dorm isn’t just about using up floor space.

It’s about mixing and matching the options you have, and making the most out of the hand you’re dealt. If you organize your efforts and make sure you’re thinking

about all of the dimensions of the room when you’re looking to make changes, you’ll quickly find there is a lot more space in that concrete box than you might have first thought.

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