Orientation at U of I was pretty boring. My 2 lasting memories are how there was no TV access, so i was clueless as to what was going on in the sports world (i think i told my mom that i felt "lost") and running around on Memorial Stadium. Soxnbears, you should check out the field and go play some catch, it should be open (or at least there will be a way into it). Don't go into orientation with high hopes, but try to get a grasp of the campus and where things are. You will probly become very frustrated with scheduling as well, that was hell.
Greasywheels, the 4 or so times i've been to IU it's been a blast. The campus is real nice and i think you'll have an awesome time there. Buying football tickets is a must, i don't care what college you go to...it's college football after all. You should make it to U of I when we play you this fall.