On Friday all the programs (Urban Studies, Business, and Arts) gathered together for our first core course. We'll meet each Friday, and spend the whole day together. In the morning session, we discussed various things, went over the syllabus, etc, but in the afternoon session we went to Wrigley Field! We spoke with a professor from Lake Forest College who is an expert on the Chicago Cubs about what the ballpark means to the neighborhood, and the interaction between community and place/space. Wrigley Field is in the middle of a neighborhood, and apartment buildings line the sides. Many of these buildings have built rooftop bleacher seats that they sell for outrageous prices. We had our "class" on one of these rooftops.
I had a very restful and relaxing weekend, and this morning we headed out to the Chicago History Museum. Along the way, while standing at a bus stop, I noticed this 7-Eleven. It's tiny, but can you see it? For some reason it really made me laugh.
This is the fountain outside of the museum. The wind was blowing water all over us as we sat next to it, waiting for the museum to open.
The museum itself was very cool, but we were sort of rushed through it, and I know I missed a lot. I would love to go back and take my time exploring the exhibits.
This week has slowed down a little from last week, and we're starting to get into our regular routine. I still haven't nailed down an internship, but it's more in the hands of the internship coordinators now. Hopefully that will get settled soon.
I had a very restful and relaxing weekend, and this morning we headed out to the Chicago History Museum. Along the way, while standing at a bus stop, I noticed this 7-Eleven. It's tiny, but can you see it? For some reason it really made me laugh.
This is the fountain outside of the museum. The wind was blowing water all over us as we sat next to it, waiting for the museum to open.
The museum itself was very cool, but we were sort of rushed through it, and I know I missed a lot. I would love to go back and take my time exploring the exhibits.
This week has slowed down a little from last week, and we're starting to get into our regular routine. I still haven't nailed down an internship, but it's more in the hands of the internship coordinators now. Hopefully that will get settled soon.
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Brandon says(paraphrased:) he thought you were in college...when do you actually take classes? hehehe I think he might be as jealous as I am. I told him maybe he should sign up to take classes abroad:) Danny said "Janie baseball?" I'll get back to you on Ari's response:) Glad you're getting into a routine. I hope you get to keep adventuring:) Love-ABCD
wow, you have been busy your first week in Chicago! Glad your getting a lot of site seeing in before you buckle down and start your studies. Thanks for posting, love reading and seeing the sites. take care sweetie
Wish I could come up and go to the Natural History Museum with you, it sounds awesome! My classes are fun, but it looks like I should have done the interstate student exchange thing, because we don't get fun field trips like you! :)
I tried to fit in a box that was heading for Chicago, but no luck. Our fall conference starts there on Sunday and I sure wish I could have made the trip. I told everyone to say "Hi!" to you if they see you.:) I love the photos and stories you've shared about your time there. Looking forward to learning even more about Chicago. Love you lots, MOM
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