Uiuc LAR opinions

Hi all,
I was wondering what people’s opinions are for LAR? I only find general facts about LAR and not many reviews from people who have actually lived there.
I’m majoring in biology and participating in band. I’m into very social scenes but I like having a tight knit community. (That’s why 6 pack was out of the question)
I chose LAR because it seemed to match what i was looking for but what are your experiences living in LAR?