Susan Muirhead (she/her)
Company Affiliation: University of Illinois
Languages Spoken: English
Stage of Life: Professional/school-age children
What brought me to Champaign-Urbana: Family
Areas of Expertise: Downtown Champaign, Downtown Urbana, University of Illinois Campus, Mahomet/Rantoul/Savoy, Education, Technology, Youth Sports, Childcare, Public Schools, Private Schools, Family Activities, College & Adult Sports, Outdoor Recreation, Yoga, Running/Walking, Volunteering, Community Development, Entertainment, Arts & Culture, Culinary Scene/Local Foods, Dogs/Dog Parks
Advice for New Residents: I would suggest that they keep an open mind and to get out as much as possible to explore the area and all that it has to offer. At first glance and especially if you come from a larger city, you may be underwhelmed or feel limited in some way. After getting to know the area more, I think that most people will be pleasantly surprised by the friendly people, the affordability of the area, the cultural diversity and the unique local businesses.