It has offered me a place to pursue what I love. Through the organizations on campus, my classes, and the enthusiasm of my professors, I have had the chance to study and learn areas of CS that I would not have at many other Universities. The U of I not only equips students to enter the "real-world" with a strong understanding of the foundational elements of computer science, but also trains students to be domain experts in the areas they enjoy.
-- Kevin

Because it is one of the best schools for Engineering and Computer Science in the country. The faculty, staff and students are all top-notch, and I knew I would be learning from the top minds in Computer Science.
-- Gavin

Because it is a top-tier department that has a very young entrepreneurial spirit in the making.  I knew the PayPal and YouTube founders once called UIUC their home, and I know that CS @ Illinois can help me reach my startup goals as well.
-- Matt

Because to be the best, you have to come from the best.
-- Vincent

 

It's a combination of excellent school and awesome people that you can never get enough of, yo!
-- Raine
 

Because they have great research coming out of several different research areas.
-- Brittany
 

Because of its great reputation and all of the new technology I was going to be exposed to!
-- Alexae
 

For the top quality education which opens up the doors to so many opportunities, all while meeting so many awesome people.
-- Kurt