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Reflections from Paul: A CS Accounting Major

I can’t believe it has almost been 2 months so far. When I first got here, I was excited and just trying to find my way around the city, doing class, and waiting to start my internship. Now I am in my financial planning internship and trying to enjoy everything Chicago has to offer from…
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Reflections from Andrew: A CS Biology/Health Major

How is it that four months can pass so quickly?? I still am not sure, but here we are at the end of our time in Chicago. I can already say I will miss it terribly, but I will for sure be back at some point. I have been thinking about it and would love…
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Reflections from Andrew: A CS Biology/Health Major

Greetings from the rainy Gold Coast! It is certainly springtime in Chi-town! We had a couple of wonderful weather days, but the last week or so has been pretty rainy and cloudy. However, when it was nice, I did have the chance to spend some time outside which was awesome, and the vitamin D was…
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Reflections from Andrew: A CS Biology/Health Major

Easter Greetings from the Gold Coast! Temperatures continue to fluctuate, but for the most part we are making steady progress towards warmer temps and the city feels like it is coming back to life! More people are out and about, and it seems that there is more to do! I have truly enjoyed getting to…
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Reflections from Andrew: A CS Biology/Health Major

Greetings from the sunny Gold Coast and happy late St. Patrick’s Day! Being in Chicago for this time of year has been quite the experience! Last weekend, the St. Patty’s Day fun began with celebrations all over the city. Businesses, restaurants, and people were decked out with all shades of green and live music was…
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Reflections from Andrew: A CS Biology/Health Major

Greetings from the not-as-snowy-thank-goodness Gold Coast! As crazy as it sounds, my semester in Chicago is about halfway done! It continues to amaze me how quickly time flies, but, as they say, time flies when you’re having fun! My internship at Innovative Express Care is continuing to teach me all sorts of new things! I…
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Reflections from Andrew: A CS Biology Health Major

Blog #2 Greetings from the even snowier Gold Coast! This past weekend we were absolutely buried, receiving just about a foot of snow! It has certainly made for an interesting commute to work each morning, but also for some cozy evenings indoors. The last couple of weeks have been packed with work and learning but…
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Reflections from Andrew: A CS Biology Health Major

Greetings from the snowy Gold Coast! My name is Andrew Phelps and this is my blog “The Word on the Street”. I am a senior biology health major, originally from Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Michigan. My goal is to become a pediatric DO and to help me get there I am completing an…
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Reflections from Mikaela: A CS Business and Communications Student

Welcome to the final tea party! I know, bonkers right? Not to be dramatic, but this is my final chance to give you all the Chicago Semester wisdom I can before I leave you to your own discoveries! For anyone interested in doing Chicago Semester, I encourage you to read some of our blogs to…
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Reflections from Mikaela: A CS Business and Communications Student

Blog Post Number 4: BOO! Hello! I didn’t mean to jump out at you, but it’s spooky season what did you expect? October in Chicago has proven to be quite fun. I have been spending quite a bit of time preparing for Halloween, including a Halloween Town marathon with some friends from Chicago Semester. We…
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