Illinois State is a public university in Normal, Illinois and is known for its distinguished research centers, excellent academic programs, innovative student activities and vibrant campus life. The school enrolls more than 20,000 students each year, making it one of the largest universities in the state. Students at Illinois State have access to an abundance of resources and activities to engage in while on campus. These range from traditional sports teams to unique clubs and organizations that focus on service learning opportunities. In addition, students can take part in outdoor recreation such as hiking trails and biking paths around the city.
The reviews of Illinois State are generally very positive across a variety of different perspectives. Students consistently praise the quality of education they receive from their professors as well as the encouragement they receive from staff members who want them to succeed academically and personally. Additionally, many alumni report feeling proud for having attended Illinois State given the great opportunities available there to grow as an individual. Overall, Illinois State is viewed as a highly reputable university with numerous opportunities to explore and excel both academically and socially.
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Cost of Living in Chicago - 10/19/2014
Chicago is a great place for entertainment and to be entertained. However it frightens people that would like to move there due to the high taxes and high crime rate. It has been said on television and the local news channel that Illinois is the number two state that people were moving out of. The only state that beat Illinois was New Jersey. That should say something to the corrupt politicians in Illinois.
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Re: So tired of Chicago winters - 4/18/2014
Hi, I was born and raised in Chicago (50 yrs young, so one would think that I have gotten use to the wishy-washy weather we have here, but I haven't. I have started having bouts of depressions right after summer because I know the brutal winter is coming SOON thereafter. My kids are pretty much grown and now its time for me to be concerned with me and ME wants to live someone where the climate is warmer. Yes, I've heard about the brutal spring & summer of Houston, but how does it stand up to the brutal winters of Chicago? I will soon find out.
Looking to make a move to Houston into AFFORDABLE housing in an (apt, town-home or may also consider a small single family home). Preferably located in an area not overcome with poverty, crime and trashy neighborhoods, but definitely in a middle aged-settled, diverse/type non-racist area. I'm not looking for perfections, but I would like to feel safe in my surroundings and not have to pay an arm/leg to do so, I can't afford it
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Relocation - 4/12/2014
I really have nothing bad or good to say. I love where I am. I am moving only because of my job.
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Decisions decisions - 2/19/2014
Well there's not much to say about where I live. I dislike the state of Illinois its so corrupt. My husband and I are big outdoors folk. And here in this "wonderful" state we don't have much outdoors
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