Break Programs
Home Away From Home Break Programs
2022 Winter and 2023 Spring
Join us during winter break for some fun wintery-themed activities and self-care with friends. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Funded by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion’s Broadening Inclusion Grant.
Tuesday, December 20 | 1-3pm | 1210 West Nevada Street, Asian American Cultural Center
Come and build gingerbread houses in teams over hot chocolate and celebrate the holiday seasons with friends.
Wednesday, January 11 | 1-3pm | 1210 West Nevada Street, Asian American Cultural Center
Make your winter scarf with finger crochet and some snowman cookies to welcome the new year with friends.
2022 Fall
The 8th Annual Cooking with Chefs
Monday, November 21 | 8:30am-3:00pm | ISR (Illinois Street Residence, 1010 W Illinois Street, Urbana)
Co-sponsored by International Education and University Housing
Paid for by Student Cultural Programming Fee (SCPF)
Are you on campus during fall break? Are you interested in learning to cook a dish with the chefs at University Housing Dining Services? Our chefs are also interested in learning how to cook a traditional dish from your hometown, home country, region and culture! This event is free and open to university students, domestic and international. Please register for “Cooking with Chefs” and provide information to all items. "You Teach" session recipe/ingredients must be received by Oct. 24. Space is very limited; registrants will be placed on a waitlist once the capacity is reached.
Spend the Holidays with ISSS and IE in Branson, Missouri
Date: November 22-23, 2022
Cost: $100
Learn more and register here.
Get ready for an exciting journey to Branson, Missouri! Known as the entertainment capital of the Midwest, Branson delights visitors with world-class shows, scenic views, and family fun! Cosponsored by International Student Services and International Education. Paid for in part by Student Cultural Programming Fee (SCPF).
2022 Summer
Staying on campus during summer? Looking for places to connect with other fellow students with arts and crafts, cooking and snacking, playing games, dancing, singing and other activities? You can find it all here in your home away from home. Sponsored by International Education, International Student and Scholar Services and Asian American Cultural Center. Paid for by the Student Cultural Programming Fee (SCPF).
Date/Time/Location (updated weekly)
Thursday, May 26 | 1-4:30pm | 1210 West Nevada Street, Asian American Cultural Center
Tuesday, May 31 | 1-4:30pm | 1210 West Nevada Street, Asian American Cultural Center
Thursday, June 2 | 1-4:30pm | 1210 West Nevada Street, Asian American Cultural Center
Wednesday, June 8 | 1-4:30pm | 1210 West Nevada Street, Asian American Cultural Center
Tuesday, June 14 | 1-4:30pm | 1210 West Nevada Street, Asian American Cultural Center
Wednesday, June 15 | 1-4:30pm | 1210 West Nevada Street, Asian American Cultural Center
Tuesday, June 21 | 1-4:30pm | 1210 West Nevada Street, Asian American Cultural Center
Wednesday, June 22 | 1-4:30pm | 1210 West Nevada Street, Asian American Cultural Center
Wednesday, June 29 | 1-4:30pm | 1210 West Nevada Street, Asian American Cultural Center
Wednesday, July 6 | 1-4:30pm | 1210 West Nevada Street, Asian American Cultural Center
Wednesday, July 13 | 1-4:30pm | 1210 West Nevada Street, Asian American Cultural Center
Thursday, July 21 | 1-4:30pm | 1203 West Nevada Street, La Casa Cultural Latina
Wednesday, July 27 | 1-4:30pm | 1210 West Nevada Street, Asian American Cultural Center
Day Trip to Clinton Lake
Date: Friday, July 29, 2022
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm (Vans will begin boarding at 8:45am)
Departure/arrival point: 1210 W. Nevada Street, Urbana (Asian American Cultural Center)
Join us for a day trip to Clinton Lake! We will spend the day on the beach, playing games and soaking in the sun! You can learn more about Clinton Lake here. Register at https://go.illinois.edu/ClintonLake.
Cost: Free! You will need to pay a $2 admission fee to the beach once we arrive. We will provide snacks and water. There are concessions at the park where you can purchase lunch. Sponsored by International Education and International Student and Scholar Services. Paid for in part by the Student Cultural Programming Fee (SCPF).
2022 Spring
Field Trip at Kankekee River State Park
Join us for a day trip for hiking at Kankakee River State Park. We will take a bus up to the Kankakee area and have brunch! Once we arrive at the park, we will hike, play games, and have a couple of competitions! Sponsored by International Education and International Student and Scholar Services. Paid for by the Student Cultural Programming Fee (SCPF). Seats are limited, RSVP here.
Date: Monday, May 23, 2022
Time: 9:00am-5:30pm (Bus will begin boarding at 8:30am)
Departure/arrival point: 610 E John Street, Champaign (outside of Turner Student Services building)
Deposit: $10 per person
Snack and Study
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, May 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11|1-5pm
1206 West Nevada Street, Native American House and Outside Picnic Tables
Come eat some snacks while studying for the finals and meet our new staff with Native American House and International Education. Sponsored by Native American House and International Education. Paid for by the Student Cultural Programming Fee (SCPF).
Home Away From Home Break Program
Monday - Saturday, March 14-19 | 12 noon -5 pm
1210 West Nevada Street, Urbana (Asian American Cultural Center)
Staying on campus during break? Looking for places to connect with other fellow students with arts and crafts, cooking and snacking, playing games and celebrating holidays? You can find it all here in your home away from home. Sponsored by International Education, International Student and Scholar Services and Asian American Cultural Center. Paid for in part by the Student Cultural Programming Fee (SCPF).
2021 Fall Break
7th Annual Cooking with Chefs (in-person)
Monday, November 22 | 9am-3pm
Ikenberry Dining Center, 301 E. Gregory Dr. Champaign
Cosponsored by International Education and University Housing Dining Services. Paid for by the Student Cultural Programming Fee (SCPF).
Home Away From Home Break Program
Staying on campus during break? Looking for places to connect with other fellow students with arts and crafts, cooking and snacking, playing games and celebrating holidays? You can find it all here in your home away from home. Sponsored by International Education and Asian American Cultural Center. Paid for by the Student Cultural Programming Fee (SCPF).
Location: 1210 West Nevada Street, Asian American Cultural Center
2021
Wednesday, November 24, 4-6pm
Wednesday, December 8, 2-4:30pm
Wednesday, December 15, 4-6pm
Wednesday, December 22, 4-6pm
2022
Wednesday, January 5, 4-6pm
Wednesday, January 12, 4-6pm
2020 Fall Break 6th Annual Cooking with Chefs (Virtual Event Via Zoom)
Monday, November 23 | 9am - 12:30 pm (Central Time)
Are you interested in learning to cook a holiday dish with the chefs at University Housing Dining Services? Our chefs are also interested in learning to cook a traditional dish from your home country, region and culture! Zoom in from wherever you are! Groceries and dishes are available (while supplies last) for pick-up if you are in the campus community. This program is PAID FOR BY THE STUDENT CULTURAL PROGRAMMING FEE. Co-sponsored by OIIR International Education and University Housing. Register here for zoom info.
2020 Summer Self-Care with Friends
Wednesdays in July | 8-9 pm (CST)
Join us at Self-Care with Friends, to share your ideas, projects and struggles of self-care during this challenging time, or just to connect with new and old friends to support each other. This event is open to all UIUC-affiliated students, staff, alumni, and faculty. We hope to see our international students who are currently in their home countries as well! Co-hosted by OIIR International Education and Asian American Cultural Center.
2019/2020 Winter Break Self-Care with Friends
Whether you want to read a book, watch a video, show your knitting/crochet projects, or try a new recipe, we are here for you!
Time: Thursdays, 2:30-4:30pm
Dates: Dec. 12 & 19, 2019 and Jan. 9 & 16, 2020
Location: 1210 West Nevada Street, Urbana
Sponsored by OIIR-IE and AACC
2019 Fall Break Programs
5th Annual Cooking with Chefs @ IKE
Monday, November 25, 8am-2pm
Ikenberry | 301 E. Gregory Drive, Champaign
Sponsored by OIIR-IE and University Dining Services
Are you on campus during fall break? Are you interested in learning to cook a dish with the chefs at University Housing Dining Services? Our chefs are also interested in learning how to cook a traditional dish from your home country, region and culture! This event is free and open to university students. Please register here.
Overnight Field Trip To Cincinnati w/ISSS
Tuesday-Wednesday, November 26-27