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New Year, New Start!

Sep 01, 2017

Where did summer go?

With Labor Day just a few days away, it is official…summer is coming to an end. Where did the time go?

Hopefully you finished filling your bucket list, because as the fun of summer sets in the distance the fun of the new school year rises.

It seems like it wasn’t that long ago that the start of school was a combination of the excitement of back to school shopping and the anxiety of a new classroom.

Things are different now, aren’t they? This year there might not be a new wardrobe coming (and if there is it’s filled with Illini gear) and you’re in a new classroom every hour. 

This year anxiety is replaced with just excitement. This is your year. This year, you can do anything. Set your goals high and achieve them. Then, set them higher and watch as you impress even yourself.

There’s a new year in front of you and we are here to help you have the full University of Illinois student housing experience while you are in Urbana-Champaign!

Be sure to check out our September events calendar in the office to get your year off to an exciting start!  

Finish Your Summer Bucket List

Aug 01, 2017

Every time summer gets here, we can’t wait to get our bucket list made that will include all our best adventures for the summer, trying out new things, and living life carefree. With less than 30 days left of summer for most of us, now is the perfect time to fit in any last minute items you have wanted to do! Summer ’17 has been all about time spent with family and friends, preparing ourselves for the upcoming school year, and doing things we never thought possible last summer. All in all, it has been one for the books! Time to go out with a bang!

Here are a few last minute bucket list items you can add to your already impressive list-

1. Enjoy live music at your county or state fair
2. Cook everything on a grill & invite your friends over for a fun night
3. Take a nap in a hammock
4. Watch/catch the fireflies at dusk
5. Take a family (or friends) photo just because
6. Do a three-day technology detox (that means no social media!)
7. Read 3 books off the NYT best seller’s list
8. Fly a kite
9. Clean out your closet and declutter around the house
10. Take a trip to the zoo or aquarium
11. Attend a baseball game & splurge on the good seats
12. Dance in the rain instead of running inside to avoid it
13. Have an all-day Netflix move marathon
14. Volunteer locally
15. Float down a river on an inner tube

For more bucket list items, take a look here à https://www.pinterest.com/explore/summer-bucket-lists/?lp=true

Helpful Move Out Tips

Jul 01, 2017

Helpful Move-out Tips to Avoid Potential Charges

Moving can be very stressful so we wanted to provide you with a few tips to make move-out day a little easier.

Things to do before the move

·         Go to usps.com to have your mail forwarded

·         Cancel or redirect any deliveries or subscriptions

·         Back up your files! You never know what can happen to your computer during a move

·         Check for any packages at the office

·         Transfer any utilities, cable, water, etc. if applicable

·         Arrange for movers or moving help

·         Eat any perishable food you have

Cleaning the Apartment –

·         Floors – Vacuum or sweep floors prior to checkout

·         Kitchen - Clean kitchen sink, faucet, cabinets and countertops. Don’t forget to clear off the top of kitchen cabinets!

·         Range and microwave - Clean all parts of the oven, range, and microwave, including exterior.

·         Refrigerator - Clean all parts of the refrigerator and freezer including exterior. After cleaning, leave refrigerator temperature setting on 1 and turn off the ice maker.

·         Closets, Cabinets, Drawers, Shelves and Backsplashes - Remove all shelf paper, contact paper and adhesive residue.

·         Bathroom – Clean toilet, bathtub, mirror, walls and floors.

·         Doors and walls - Remove all hooks, nails, stickers and tape.  DO NOT PATCH NAIL HOLES—Patching may result in charges

·         Window areas - Remove all stickers and tape. Clean inside of windows including tracks. Remove any curtains installed. Dust blinds.

·         If your apartment is furnished, remove the cushions and vacuum out anything that may have fallen during your stay.

·         All trash/ trash bags must be disposed of in the proper receptacle. Any trash left in the apartment or in the hallway is subject to a fine.

What To Donate

• Non-perishable food
• Clothes/shoes
• Accessories
• School/office/art supplies
• Linens/towels
• Pillows/mattress toppers
• Housewares
• Sporting equipment
• Working/non-working electronics and small appliances

What Not To Donate

• Cleaning products
• Used toiletries
• Food - open, expired, or perishable
• Anything badly stained, soiled, worn, torn, broken or missing parts

And finally…

·         Turn in your keys to staff. Failure to return all keys will result in a charge to re-core locks.

·         Provide a forwarding address