Freshman Year Hacks

Freshman Year Hacks Dont Buy That Textbook Many classes have a textbook that is required. Why is required in quotes? Because there is a chance that your professor will use the word required quite loosely. To save yourself money and your sanity, wait until your first couple days of class to determine whether you will really need that textbook or not. Gif from Giphy.com Stir-Fry With a Panini Press Dining room hack!!! If you are looking for a healthy dining hall meal, try making homemade stir-fry with a panini press! Simply spray the press with cooking spray and load up your veggies, protein, and soy sauce! Sauté on the press until it is nice and fried. Gif from Giphy.com Switch From Lattes to Coffee and Cream Lets be real, coffee is a college necessity, but it can get expensive!!! I used to get a latte every morning, but $4 a day adds up quick. My solution? I switched to coffee with a lot of cream. The coffee was usually half the price, satisfied my sweet tooth, and loaded me up with caffeine. Gif from Giphy.com Utilize Quad Day Quad Day is an event that happens every fall at the University of Illinois. Tons of clubs create information booths and give out free gifts to students. Quad Day is a great time to step out of your comfort zone and sign up for activities you may have never considered. Try new things! Also, who doesnt love free t-shirts? Gif from Giphy.com Rachel Class of 2020 I am studying Middle Grades Education with concentrations in Social Sciences and Literacy in the College of Education. Although I now reside in Champaign, I am originally from Vernon Hills, a Northwest suburb of Chicago.