Written by Lila Aryadwita from Indonesia Winters in Chicago can be fierce and relentless. True to its moniker, “The Windy City” brings cold winters with strong winds and average daily temperatures below 10O C (50O F). Nevertheless, I have come to believe that Chicago is the most beautiful and exciting during the winter. Adding a...
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Written by: Emily from Myanmar I was not one of those students who became involved on campus as soon as I arrived. As a pre-med student, I already had a lot of academic commitments that used up my time and energy, so at first I didn’t think I had more time and energy to commit...
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Living up to our city’s title as one of the five most innovative U.S. cities, the University of Illinois at Chicago is welcoming students back to campus with new and modernized buildings, together with innovative and interactive add-ons. See below for new UIC facilities update. Engineering Innovation Building: A new, 57,500-square-foot, $43 million Engineering...
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Written by: Chau from Vietnam My mother is an admirable surgeon. She spent her whole life dedicating herself to medical training, specializing in optometry and bringing light to thousands and thousands of people. She inspired me to become a person who gives hope to people and changes lives. Growing up, I have always pushed myself...
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