I Went to the ARC for the First Time

I Went to the ARC for the First Time Ive been a student at the University of Illinois for two years now, and in all my time here, I had never taken a trip to the ARC (activities and recreational center). My freshman year, I had a fitness center in my dorm, and the thought of trekking a few blocks in the middle of January just didnt do it for me. My sophomore year, the company I lease with opened a fitness center. I always went there to avoid the crowds. Photo from Rachel Hernandez But recently, Ive turned a new leaf. Today marks the seventh consecutive day that Ive gone to the ARC Im hooked! Whether running the track or relaxing in the sauna, the ARC offers something for everyone: swimming, lifting, cardio, yoga, dance, massages, and meal-prep. Gif from Giphy.com So, heres the deal. If you are a high school senior and health and fitness are important to you, let me say this, loud and clear; the University of Illinois has one of the largest, nicest gyms of any college. With the number of machines available, you will always be able to get your workout done, and the staff is incredibly friendly! 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.