COLLEGE ADVICE FOR UIUC FRESHMEN ✩ university of illinois at urbana-champaign

🔸 congrats new illini! 🔹
welcome to your online guide to surviving freshman year at uiuc where i give you all my 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙩 advice on how to succeed in college
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1:31 about me (was uiuc my top choice?)
2:14 dining halls & how to not starve as a brOke college student
3:41 a life hack just for the ladies ;)
4:40 classes to take (and NOT take)
5:58 how to figure out which clubs you should join
6:56 getting a job on campus
7:33 why dating in college is overrated
9:49 best boba on campus
10:20 how to not get lost
11:40 dealing with illinois weather
12:49 dorming & roommate drama :/
14:42 best spots to take pics for the gram
16:35 how to party responsibly and not diE
19:22 everything i wish i knew as a freshman
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[@kellyktang]

CONGRATS to all the new incoming 2021 freshmen! 🧡💙 with so many new faces around, let me know if you'd like to see a *part two Q&A* ! unfortunately i'm no longer on campus but if there's anything else you're still curious about, leave your questions below or DM me and i'll answer them in an upcoming video!

[@ramonutis4204]

Ok

[@BellaLisey]

YES! Part 2!!!

[@bwhybridarmypersonal4290]

this is is my first time watching you and well I have been thinking about UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA-CHAMPAIGN and well my boyfriend is joining too

[@hayesgunnar2994]

InstaBlaster

[@apurva616]

About transportation: getting a BIKE on campus is one of the most helpful things you can do! There are bike racks pretty much EVERYWHERE and it's even faster to bike than to take the bus sometimes.

[@Cataphract1236]

Are there any bike thefts?

[@apurva616]

@@Cataphract1236 In certain areas, yes, but if you get a U-lock instead of a wire lock you're fine.

[@baldphones624]

I STILL CANT RIDE A BIKE 🗿🗿

[@tay1064]

What about skateboarding? Is that a viable option?

[@apurva616]

@@tay1064 Yep! Skateboarding and skating are both really good options, esp because you can bring those into class with you

[@lalocataire522]

Hi kelly 😭. I have been watching this video over the last 6 months because I have been ✨manifesting✨ this uiuc acceptance and finally got it today for political science! Thank you for making this video about the different things about uiuc. I am fully committed (in state and my brother went about a decade ago so I know urbana champaign very well.) I am so happy right now! Thank you so much omg 🥺.

[@kellyktang]

awww! oh my goodness congratulations, i'm so excited for you!

[@GabrielBarbosa-jq9st]

Got accepted to UIUC last month, thank you SO MUCH for this video! I really liked it and I'm sure it'll help me in my college decision.

[@hi-jq1nw]

Hey! I got in too (ECE) and just accepted my offer... do let me know if you decide to go here...

[@duljobardic3477]

dude this video was SO helpful and so well made. thank you sososo much kelly!! 🥺

[@kellyktang]

thank you for always supporting!! 💙

[@luntao120]

OMG so grateful that I just saw this video before going to UIUC thank you so much I haven't expect more at the beginning of this, but after all, I was like crying as the same you did in the end of this lol,one more time, thank you for filming this

[@kellyktang]

oh my gosh you're so sweet, i'm glad it was helpful to you! best of luck at uiuc💕

[@patriciamarasigan9892]

this makes me excited for school🥰

[@karajohnson7645]

This was so hopeful thank you so much for making this!!

[@kellyktang]

glad it was helpful!! 🥰

[@janinarojas4339]

i'm literally a senior watching this lmao but i wish i met you you're so real!!!

[@kellyktang]

aww thank you! 💗

[@cdw4255]

Heck, I've worked on campus for 21 years and I found this SUPER informative. Yes, WALK everywhere, and/or grab a cheap bike. I park the car in the morning in my spot and do not touch it until I leave. If I HAVE TO drive somewhere, it's usually accompanied by a groan.

[@hehnho4390]

Your video is sooooo good and the quality is amazing!!! How come you only have 389 subscriber!??

[@oldethangoogleacc8484]

gonna be majoring in music in 2022. this is extremely helpful. also i like your aesthetic man

[@Addcilantro]

I wish every college had this great of an informational video. This was so so helpful cause I couldn’t tour UIUC.

[@kellyktang]

so glad it was helpful!

[@iliterallylovethis2212]

THANK YOU SO MUCH, YOU'RE A GODSEND

[@86owen]

loved the video! cant wait to come here and apply some of these tips myself :)

[@kellyktang]

thank you for watching!! 💛

[@nicolecrescini3856]

Thanks girl love UIUC 😩 gone be hard not having game days. Love your channel!! Just subbed🥰

[@kellyktang]

thanks nicole! 🥰

[@conniehwood]

I’m a current senior waiting to hear back but I never visited (I’m from just north of chicago so I was waiting to do the closer schools and the world shut down) and so this was super helpful!!

[@cuponchip1907]

I’m a senior waiting to hear back too! I was born and raised in the Western suburbs of Chicago but have lived in TN for the past 2 years, whats your intended major?

[@conniehwood]

@@cuponchip1907 civil engineering! What abt you

[@cuponchip1907]

@@conniehwood Speech and Hearing Sciences :) Good luck I hope you get in!

[@conniehwood]

@@cuponchip1907 you too!!

[@lynn13182]

i’m also waiting to hear back and i’m from the south suburbs of chicago!! i applied as a communications major :)

[@BellaLisey]

Great video! My daughter will be a freshman this fall!

[@qksss]

heading to UIUC for law school but never got a chance to visit campus so thank u for all ur videos & advice✨ i really appreciate it

[@kellyktang]

thanks for watching! i hope you have a great time here 🥰

[@cookiemoises101]

Hey I’m going in for my PhD! I never got to visit but I’ll be be in Champaign this fall 😅

[@damisolaadedeji1992]

i didn't even know this school existed and now i wanna go. thank you so much for this video

[@kellyktang]

omg

[@limon9614]

I really just got a full ride with room and board expenses covered and I'm hyped 🤪

[@kellyktang]

let's goooo!!!

[@baileyspeer788]

Same! I'm so excited:)

[@lillysing5249]

How?? tips please!?

[@oscarshen3449]

Thank you for making this video! This is so helpful and I also get more excited to be part of UIUC🤩

[@kellyktang]

good luck and congrats!!!

[@marissa7041]

this video is a year old but i just got accepted here and i’m so nervous already and i’m still a senior in highschool, this video has helped me a lot !! ty 💘💘

[@Oneika]

I don’t even live in Illinois, but did I just sit through this video because I love watching your vids? ☺️☺️ I’ll be a freshman at the University of North Georgia, so thank you for the advice ❤️❤️

[@kellyktang]

aw thank you for watching! 🥺💗

[@Repienk]

This is just great college advice in general

[@NiaMyaMadison]

ommggg i want to know more about your major. I’m currently a freshman and I was trying to get into marketing and minoring in public relations, but I’m definitely leaning towards advertising. Was this your first major choice and what do you plan on(or are you) doing with your degree?

[@jeopardy60611]

I graduated from UIUC in 1992 in computer science. I transferred from DePaul University and started as UIUC as a Junior. I did well in computer science only because I started out learning about programming on TRS-80 computers as a kid.

[@christinewilliams7695]

Thank you for this! I’m attending in the fall and needed the advice :)

[@kellyktang]

thank you for watching, i hope you have great first year! :)

[@lsmpw]

Fantastic video, great advice.

[@thejimwall]

I lived in Weston and graduated from UIUC in 2011. This is a video I wish I saw back when I started, all amazing advice that was even true back then.

[@katied3205]

i'm starting this fall at uiuc w a major in advertising also! loved the vid

[@kellyktang]

yesss college of media 🤩 enjoy your first year!!

[@dreamglow6343]

Super helpful thank you!!

[@maxcastillon6246]

honestly I appreciated that you sped up the audio! looking out for those of us with hella busy schedules. Also, amazing quality in this vid!

[@kellyktang]

i didn’t speed it up i just talk really fast LOL but thank you sm! 🙌🏼

[@eve2474]

Manifesting my acceptance to UIUC!!!

[@fuse94]

YOOOO GREAT VIDEO DUDE

[@kellyktang]

HEYYYY DUDE

[@SmellyCatSmellyCat]

im waiting for fall 2022 decisions which is coming out this friday ahh i really hope i get in

[@kennethchung9826]

Same for me! Hope you get in ! Good luck

[@hi-jq1nw]

I got into Computer Engineering for class of 2026 and I was just looking for videos to help me understand more about the uni. Thanks a lot

[@jelliebug]

I’m going to UIUC this year as a biology freshman :) thank you for the advice!

[@kellyktang]

thank you for watching! hope you have a great first year 🤍

[@AdvayBasavaraju]

Started in UIUC this year and I'm in Weston too, yay! but yeah i can see what u mean, there are some ppl that are pretty social but I don't rly mix too well with them.

[@matthewwargo9925]

I’m the 1% of male audience and I can cook lol

[@Lukas_101]

I with ya, I too know what a fork is

[@_rightous_nomad6899]

Yes my mother has taught me the sacred art of the kitchen

[@renatoflazevedo]

Same here. And I cook since I was 11 yo…

[@itsvanisha3100]

This video makes me so exited for uiuc campus.

[@kellyktang]

it's the best

[@annarooney8419]

You’re so funny, thanks for the advice ! X

[@kellyktang]

thanks for watching!

[@duyenho4627]

Currently a senior and I really wish i watched this freshmen yr 😭

[@thanushramesh2329]

applied for UIUC ischool hope I get in 💫 Thanks for the video :)

[@zachsmith1465]

More UIUC tips/vids!!!

[@joy.miracle]

Can you do a video with tips on how to get accepted?

[@ajinkyachaudhary5918]

"Speaking of boys, I'm thirsty" 9:46 Hahahaha

[@kennedymcclinton2963]

this was AMAZING like wow thank you so much!!❤️❤️

[@kellyktang]

thank you !!!

[@issagonzalez8458]

I just got my acceptance letter for Graduate Studies in Architecture, I hope to be able to go!!!!

[@rachelnguyen5538]

can you do a video on what you wear throughout the seasons (fall, winter, spring, etc) the weather is making me really nervous. Im from California and idk what to expect

[@rachelnguyen5538]

also what do you do outside of campus? i visited and the town seems really small and boring, is it normally like that?

[@kellyktang]

sure i’ll try to make a video about that before i move!

[@justbeingjax]

I’m going in as a transfer and I feel like I’m not going to find my place for a while. Going in as a Junior in the spring term is making me so nervous. Especially because I went to CC for my first two years. I hope in the end it’s an amazing experience tho!

[@vaishnavijadhav6849]

I'm transferring in as a junior too!

[@tpb1006]

which CC did you go to?

[@isabelkim3696]

Loved this! Screenshotted 4:49

[@sarahoh2089]

I'm so disappointed UIUC made almost all my classes online. Also this video helped me so much!👌🏻 (highkey the boba info was appreciated)

[@kellyktang]

praying classes go back to normal asap 😣 thanks for watching and have a great year sarah! 🤍

[@momothunder9544]

Depends on your major....

[@lisamei]

kung fu tea is the best boba place perioddd

[@lrobie123]

I'm thinking you sped up the video/audio speed to keep the video watcher listening carefully due to all the info presented. Good idea.

[@noraduffy8654]

How did you know which meal plan to choose?

[@everythingemma9884]

do you have any advice about ict’s? i want to transfer from dgs to gies and i’m TERRIFIED that i won’t get in and will go to illinois for nothing. i’m choosing between illinois and iowa

[@moulaysmailezziani7314]

please how to get a scholarship for this university ( for international students) ?

[@alexdumitrescu3025]

I go to a small school in Chicago to play d3 soccer and I love soccer but all my friends from high school and etc go to u of I and I think I want to go there. I have the grades to get into their business program, but I’m about to be a junior in college and it’s too late to transfer this year. Do you think it would be worth it to transfer my senior year?

[@kylebyrdclevenger9464]

Hey man you only get to experience college once but if you’re getting college paid for from soccer I’d stay where you’re at. But if you’re paying for school then yeah make that move big dog. I’m a townie lived out here all my life and the U of I would be a great move. Especially for business. You’ll have a great time and it’s your senior year you’ll have a blast here at the U of I

[@itsvanisha3100]

I'm vanisha from India. I am your new subscriber. I really like your videos very much. Keep it up ❤❤❤

[@ethanshriver4754]

Here’s the one percent of your viewers lmao I’m already worried about paying off loans and havent even stepped on campus. Are there any good ways to make cash on the side? Basically anything besides a typical job. Or maybe a job that is known to pay really well?

[@kellyktang]

imo the best kind of job for the most money is serving in a restaurant or anywhere you can make tip/commission (depending on where you can make at least $150+ per shift); otherwise i also liked working a desk job at the library bc the pay is pretty decent now + i can study/eat while i’m there. i also made a video going into more detail on this! idk if you consider those ‘typical jobs’ but that’s all i’ve had experience with 🙂

[@kylebyrdclevenger9464]

I’ll make you some money link up wit me 👍

[@jinnykim5579]

Hi!! I just got into UIUC with advertising major and plan to minor in public relations as well!! Is there any specific tips to succeed?

[@kellyktang]

AHH CONGRATS!! I’d say for this industry, experience counts way more than courses. get involved as much as possible!! definitely try out all the different committees in AAF and always keep an eye out for opportunities and internships. network!! good luck ☺️

[@jocelynromero7554]

I’m a sophomore in college in the process of choosing where to transfer and this is in my top 2 options with Loyola, I’m so nervous 😭

[@kellyktang]

ahhh good luck!!

[@g7ornever236]

Incoming member of the 2024 class! Btw this is Michelle “juicy jay” ‘s cousin

[@kellyktang]

omg hi!! 💛

[@elalalalalala8647]

I'm considering applying to UIUC...if you don't mind me asking do you hear anything about the environmental science or studies major? Based on the info I can find it's good, but it doesn't look like I'll be able to see the campus and ask myself so just wondering if you heard anything about it as a student there.

[@kellyktang]

no i actually havent heard much about that major, sorry :/

[@abbyf9882]

i just found this school today (i’m from Nebraska haha), but i’ve been watching these videos and i’m lowkey falling in love

[@unbrokenspartan3514]

Me, a journalism major, hearing not to take journalism classes 😂😂

[@SuperShakirawakawaka]

going to my first party today :)

[@amishmeatball4476]

Did u die

[@simrangambhir1049]

Hey kelly! I just wanted your opinion over that actually i'm planning for masters in computer science at uiuc, so what would you suggest should i go for it or not? Like what kinda environment is in there!?

[@kellyktang]

hey simran! i appreciate you asking but tbh i have little to no experience with the CS or masters programs there loool so i'm probably not the best person to ask. sorry i couldn't help, good luck!

[@simrangambhir1049]

@@kellyktang its okay! But thank you for replying it means alot! Also your content is amazing keep shining like it!

[@merriesmundane7340]

I'm transferring to UIUC from my community college this coming fall and i'm kinda scared because I feel like I missed out on the freshman year experience and it might be hard for me to make friends as a junior 😅👍

[@savannahmetz5427]

literally same 😩 but i’m sure we’ll still have an amazing experience 🥰🫶

[@mauriahemani]

Do they have a nursing program ? By the way love the video !

[@kellyktang]

hmm i think no, but they do a nursing program that’s through UIC(?) i don’t know too much about it tho, and thank you! 😊

[@brycemorgan6708]

Tell me why the school is offering free four years tuition or three years for transfers and then they deny me when I live in state honestly this kind of tells you that they give preferential treatment to out-of-state students since they have to pay over 60,000 and Illinois resident pay nothing. 3.8 gpa btw

[@mts2457]

I graduated in 2014 from u of i. Glad it was back in the good old days. I would not want to be in school now

[@maliciouscent5740]

why not?

[@mts2457]

@@maliciouscent5740 cancel culture, extreme PC-ness, overly racial concern and sensitivity on literally everything (schools taking away things like the name Washington because it could be racist? Idkthere was something like that with a presidents name), the Trump era i was glad to miss. Things are way too crazy now. Not to mention who would want to be in school in Covid world

[@sof-city]

I got to UIUC too! pls be my friend I love your energy! 💕

[@gretawolff4357]

I really want to get into UIUC for advertising... Is it harder to get into because it's an "easier" major? I love your videos!!

[@kellyktang]

thank you! 💛 and i don’t think it’s supposed to be too hard to get into, good luck :)

[@kylebyrdclevenger9464]

My ex ran track for u of I and majored in advertising. It’s not hard to get into for advertising from what I saw but there is gonna be a lot of work. But my ex ran track was a star on the track team her names Marissa G. But yeah she ran track, worked at a store in the mall, and got her work done so i think you’ll be fine. Think it’ll be a great move for you. 👍

[@kylebyrdclevenger9464]

@@kellyktang love this video. Love how good you make the campus and just the area look good. Great content 👍👌

[@kylebyrdclevenger9464]

Lived in Champaign Urbana my whole life and never attended university of Illinois but it’s the main thing in Champaign Urbana so I’ve been there a lot. Lived on campus for many years. Very fun amazing school. But things are getting bad in Champaign and Urbana now. People are getting killed daily now even on campus. There used to be an IHOP right on green street we used to post up at all the time. That got tore down cuz everyone was shooting up there. It’s a smoke shop now and a liquor store. The bars red lion and clydebornes and joes are decent places. Great party school great school in general but the city is getting bad. Just be safe especially how they’re expanding the university. They’re putting new apartments up in areas I grew up in and it’s not safe where I grew up. So do some research if you’ve never been to Champaign Urbana befor you just find something that says it’s close to campus. Cuz it might be close but might be in an area most people don’t like living. I love it but for students you guys would hate it. Good luck anyone that reads this comment. Ask any questions you got I’ll do my best to answer them.

[@joycerodriguez3882]

Now I'm afraid of going there...

[@anthonymccoy1942]

You kin to byrds that died since 2016

[@emazaxiix5177]

thanks for this info!

[@lrobie123]

thug life is in so many places in Illinois. Another reason to get out of here after college is done.

[@nickrichards2959]

I live so close

[@kevintsai9300]

Hi, Could you please explain the meaning of “swipe” in your video? I am a Chinese and I am not quite understand it. Thanks!

[@kellyktang]

which part are you referring to?

[@kevintsai9300]

@@kellyktang sorry for the inexplicit question. I am referring to the words at 2:35 in this video. Thanks for your reply!

[@kellyktang]

@@kevintsai9300 ah swipes are how the dining plan works! you get a certain number of swipes to go to the dining hall each week and a certain number of credits you can spend at the university 'convenience stores'. you're required to pay for one as a freshman and its suuuper pricey lol so don't let it go to waste!

[@kevintsai9300]

@@kellyktang thx！

[@kiserlauren9]

So weird to see a KZbinr from UIUC.. I live so close to there

[@leecharlie2513]

Is there a lot of freedom to choose course in CS?

[@kellyktang]

generally with any major, there's a set of required courses, a set of courses that's partially required but you can choose which ones, and then after that you have much more freedom with electives and your 400-level classes!

[@hannaschmitt]

omg my dr. says the same thing about McKinley lmao

[@kellyktang]

i didn't get it at first but they're actually RIGHT LOL

[@asaiahr2027]

Ok so I'm from Illinois, going to IMSA if you know what that is, I'm wondering what percentage of the people you meet are illinois residents, compared to everyone else. Btw this video was super helpful👌

[@kellyktang]

glad it was helpful (and i know a bunch of people who went to IMSA)! hmm for at least the people i met, it feels about 70/30

[@wojak6793]

I don’t remember anyone named Asaiah from IMSA lol were you co2021 or co2020?

[@asaiahr2027]

@@wojak6793 yup co2021 im a soph at uiuc now

[@wojak6793]

@@asaiahr2027 oh ok that explains it

[@wojak6793]

@@asaiahr2027im co2023 and my only co2021 friend was Archan lol

[@NotoriousNnenna]

Omg this showed up in my recommended videos. Hey old coworker!

[@kellyktang]

omg hey nnenna!! 😊

[@eklavyatyagi4940]

I don't get one thing are freshman not allowed cooking on their own? Do they not have a kitchen in their dorm or what

[@evimess]

there are public kitchens but on the website it says they need to be reserved

[@arendvischer5905]

Hi Kelly, I'm currently at UIUC and have had some contact with your brother Sammy through the Mormon Temple here. He's doing great things in Ohio and I hope he comes out to you about his religious conversion.

[@aevro6449]

Hey Arend, my name's Dave with the same church and it's nice to see how many people have been touched by Sammy's conversion. I was worried he wouldn't be able to get past that train derailment but everyone's been so good to him. I wish him luck in joining the Melchiezedek priesthood, and I'm so happy for him and his future wives!

[@jannikmormon]

​@@aevro6449 He helped me find meaning in life and the girl of my dreams, after I got excommunicated from the Nation of Islam and got injured in that trail derailment. Come and pray with me anytime here at UIUC Mormon Temple. We have plenty of opportunities for match making!

[@derpychickens7306]

@@bcconnolly @JeffMormon Hi guys, it's Sammy, look, I know you still haven't gotten over what happened to your sons but you need to move on and accept that I'm not a part of your wacky club anymore. If I catch you looking through my bedroom window again I'm going to take your son. I'm much happier here at the temple of scientology, please stop tagging me in your comments.

[@islamnationof1-vl1yh]

@@derpychickens7306 Hey Sammy, I don't know what these apostates are talking about, but you've always been a brother here at Nation of Islam. I mean, Louis Farrakhan himself gave you the rank of Allamah. These infidels do not know the true meaning of sacrifice, unlike brother Samuel. If any brothers are reading this, take notes from sammys conduct. His sister is a very lucky women.

[@derpychickens7306]

@@islamnationof1-vl1yh I have no clue who you are. I don't even know how you got my real name. Please leave me alone.

[@simonpfeff]

I'm a townie idk why I'm watching this lol

[@kellyktang]

haha thank you for watching anyways!

[@kylebyrdclevenger9464]

I am too and I just wrote out a long comment on here 😂😂 but nice video. Pretty cool to see other people film and make Champaign Urbana look nice 😂

[@WayneChapin]

#wisdom

[@scj6693]

3:40 ig i’m the 1% lol

[@atharvanemade7951]

very clear thoughts

[@isabelkim3696]

2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ let's goo

[@adriantovar239]

I am a freshman but I am planning to go to u of i

[@somh8578]

I-L-L

[@_rightous_nomad6899]

Love the video but she speaking sooo fast

[@arurisiregar4254]

Amazing lips You speak even faster than japan fastest train 😊😊

[@user-xi7lg3em8i]

U speak so fast Lmao but I love it

[@kellyktang]

i do so many takes bc my mouth cant keep up with my brain 😔

[@austinhuang4456]

eh

[@ryanguy6789]

Get a Bike. Well worth it. And yes, I'm the single dude who is watching this video.

[@johntempleton265]

We didn't need quite so much profanity and dirt words to know how cool you are/were.

[@marcoparulian730]

Speak too fast kelly even Amtrak Train more slower than ur speech, Illinois the best school for latina ladies there's a bunch u can choose Best College to learn Spanish

[@kellyktang]

LMFAO

[@mandeebee]

i def second oozu ramen 🫡