Experiences – Cherubs 2026

Unexpected evening events transformed strangers into friends through laughter, creativity and shared experiences.

Cherubs took over the Lakefill and competed to earn points for their instructor groups.

International students navigated American cuisine.

Five rule-breaking cherubs walked to Lake Michigan at 5 a.m., an hour before their punishment.

How early morning outings brought cherubs closer and changed sleep-in tendencies.

An unlikely dorm configuration forged an unbreakable bond.

International students show that stories can translate words, but not feelings.

When cherubs meet while brushing their teeth, connections last a while.

I learned it all the hard way. Here’s a guide to everything you don’t know you need.

Getting a grip on lifelong friendships with handshakes.

My tangles with the Jones dorm elevator were anything but uplifting. Yet, it brought me closer to other cherubs.

An anonymous student picked the funniest moments to share on the unofficial cherubs Instagram four times a week.

Crossing the country brought strangers to Medill, but a wild coincidence proved home wasn’t far away.

Our team dominated Junior Junior Olympics with our energy.

Decades after the best summer of their lives, former cherubs reunited to celebrate enduring friendships and shared stories.

Growing up is like the first snips of a dramatic haircut: Once you’ve started, you can’t go back.

In between classes, cherubs gathered together to watch World Cup matches, cheering on their favorite teams and making lasting bonds.