Chicago students past, present and future – here’s Student.com’s round up of a few things you love (or hate) about the ‘Windy City’.
1. There are good pizza shops EVERYWHERE
Arturo's is just so delicious, especially with garlic! #classic #pizzaday #pizzafriday pic.twitter.com/q40kH9jMza
— Scott's Pizza Tours (@scottspizzatour) July 14, 2017
2. But you know there’s so much more to Chicago’s food scene than just good pizza
Aloha Poke Co. has finally opened its Old Town location near North Avenue Beach https://t.co/0J8I9rreJS pic.twitter.com/9RjYZfJ5yE
— Eater Chicago (@eaterchicago) February 8, 2018
3. You also have way too much choice when it comes to beer joints
There’s still a lot of now in Chicago, but the sun is shining and we’ve got beer. It’s a good day. pic.twitter.com/MTfUvcNDY2
— Goose Island Beer Co. (@GooseIsland) February 12, 2018
4. The Magnificent Mile (Michigan Ave.) is the answer to all your shopping dreams
5. It’s FREEZING from December to April
When your momma tell you how warm it is in LA while you're freezing in Chicago pic.twitter.com/gCZOhAOydR
— SERAYAH (@Serayah) February 7, 2018
6. And you’re no stranger to classes being delayed or cancelled every now and then
7. But, on a brighter note, Chicago’s summers are absolutely GLORIOUS
8. And packed with festivals like Dillo Day
9. And let’s not forget Lollapalooza
10. Your favourite way to play beach volleyball is with Chicago’s skyline behind you
Ahhhh… Chicago summer coming to an end. A day dedicated to beach & volleyball pic.twitter.com/2McehuaJu9
— FuturesTrader71 (@FuturesTrader71) September 3, 2017
11. UChicago students take improv comedy pretty seriously
12. Campus Recreation at UIC is simply the best
13. Lake Michigan is the best place to go for a jog
Beautiful morning jog along Lake Michigan ☀️ pic.twitter.com/WM7GZmzv4p
— Erin Rush (@eerrush) July 10, 2014
14. Millennium and Grant Parks are pretty neat too
15. Public transportation is the best – planes, trains, and automobiles
There’s something truly liberating about Chicago Public Transport
— José González (@josealfrego) January 30, 2018
16. The architecture along the Chicago River offers some of America’s best views of historic buildings
17. And the river turns a cool green color on St. Patrick’s Day
The Chicago River dyed green for St. Patrick's Day pic.twitter.com/NsaJtG6O9z
— Dope Views (@TheDopeViews) January 30, 2018
18. Deciding which off-campus neighbourhood to live in can be a nightmare
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