Illinois Wesleyan University seems like a promising option for me—but geography matters! Does anyone know where in Illinois it’s located?
Illinois Wesleyan University is located in Bloomington, Illinois, which is a city in the central part of the state. It's nestled in what's known as the Twin Cities area along with the adjacent town of Normal, home to Illinois State University. This area is often referred to as Bloomington-Normal.
Generally, Bloomington-Normal offers a lot of amenities you might expect from a college town, including a variety of restaurants, shopping opportunities, and cultural activities. It's also relatively close to several other major cities, with Chicago about 2 hours away by car to the north, and St. Louis, Missouri about 2.5 hours to the southwest. This makes it convenient for weekend trips or accessing larger internships and job markets. Lastly, the region is served by Central Illinois Regional Airport for further connectivity. Hope this helps!
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