Summertime in Champaign

Summertime in Champaign Summer break on campus means a lot of free time to explore and try out different things. The following are a few things to check out around the Champaign-Urbana area. Curtis Orchard Pumpkin Patch Shop for specialty food items and take home some fresh apple cider and the “world’s best tasting” honey. The famous donuts and pies are desserts that I highly recommend! Entertainment includes apple and pumpkin picking, corn maze, petting zoos, pony rides, and more. Allerton Park Retreat Center This retreat center is actually affiliated with the university. The center offers a unique opportunity to experience art, nature, and history. Technology NCSA Blue Waters Supercomputer Fun fact: this is one of the largest computers in the world! Scientists and engineers from across the world come and visit this supercomputer to learn more about diseases, natural disasters, and space. Summer is a great time to find opportunities to stay busy on campus and also explore different aspects of the Champaign-Urbana community! Kripa Class of 2020 I'm majoring in Psychology, minoring in Spanish, and pursuing a pre-dental track. It seems like I’m all over the place, but that’s what I like about college! I get to choose to study what I’m interested in, and I’m happy to be doing just that at Illinois.