New Transfer Student to U of I—Need advice on where to meet new people

<p>Hi, so I’m a guy transferring from a community college to U of I. I am starting this upcoming spring semester, and basically, I don’t really know anybody in the Urbana-Champaign area, so I was wondering where I could go to meet new people. I’m living in an apartment off-campus because it’s the only cheap I found that would let me have a dog, so I doubt I’ll meet people my age or college students there. If you guys could give me some advice on where I can meet new people and make new friends on campus I would appreciate it.</p>

<p>Personally, I like drinking and working out semi-regularly. I don’t smoke, and I really do not like frats, but other than that I really don’t have any other major hang-ups.</p>