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Abode – Student Housing Made Simple Looking for a sublease, roommate, or your next apartment at UIUC? Abode brings the entire housing process into one fast, easy, and trusted platform — built by students, for students. What You Can Do with Abode: Find subleases instantly — verified and up-to-date Explore every apartment near UIUC in one place Match with roommates based on lifestyle and preferences Get price alerts, book tours, and apply directly through the app Chat safely with verified students only — no spam, no scams Abode is powered by a student verification system to keep the platform secure and exclusive to the UIUC community. Find your next place in minutes — not months. Download Abode and start your housing search the smart way.

PlaceChat lets you join group chats tied to physical locations. From apartments and dorms, to campus buildings, gyms, and restaurants, every place has its own group chat. Tap a location, jump into the conversation, and connect with the people around you. How it works: • Join chats by place — Tap any place on the map or search for a location to instantly join its group chat. • See what’s popular nearby — Navigate to the "Discover Places" screen to browse active places around you. • Built-in safety — All messages are moderated to help keep conversations safe and welcoming. • Vote and react — Upvote or downvote messages, or react with emojis to show support and shape the conversation. • Earn badges — Become a top chatter in your favorite places and unlock badges as you contribute. Whether you’re sharing tips, live updates, recommendations, or just want to chat with people nearby, PlaceChat helps connect you to the places you care about.