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Discover Chicago’s Pilsen Neighborhood
Lucha Libre Masks - A Mexican wrestling tradition Mexican Elote Cart Tasty Paletas - Mexican popcicles There’s no better place in Chicago to get a taste of Mexican American culture than in the Pilsen neighborhood. Situated just south of UIC, it is full of brightly colored murals and delicious smells from local restaurants. In the... Continue reading Discover Chicago’s Pilsen Neighborhood
Chicago Treats: Garrett’s Popcorn
Garrett's Popcorn a Chicago favorite! In a city full of museums, there is always a place to go when it’s cold outside and you want toexplore…indoors. There is a museum for everyone. We have several art museums, zoos, history museums and one planetarium. For all the science enthusiasts, and for those who just like to... Continue reading Chicago Treats: Garrett’s Popcorn 
How I Learned to Love the Winter in Chicago
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... Continue reading How I Learned to Love the Winter in Chicago
Three Things I Learned from Starting a Student Organization at UIC
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... Continue reading Three Things I Learned from Starting a Student Organization at UIC
How to Avoid Getting Stuck in Your Dorm Room
Written by: Aizana from Kazakhstan As a first-year international student, it is very easy to get stuck in your dorm room—trust me. And I am not saying that spending time in your dorm is necessarily a bad thing. Campus housing is the perfect place to find good friends and a great opportunity to live in... Continue reading How to Avoid Getting Stuck in Your Dorm Room
New UIC Facilities Update
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... Continue reading New UIC Facilities Update
Why I study Public Health at UIC
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... Continue reading Why I study Public Health at UIC
Academic Resources for UIC Global Students
As an international student, adjusting to academic life in the U.S. can be a challenge. UIC Global is here to help you with this transition and provide the resources you need to be successful. Check out these top academic resources to help you excel at UIC. UIC Global Student Handbook: The UIC Global Student Handbook... Continue reading Academic Resources for UIC Global Students
Tips for completing your UIC placement tests
As an incoming UIC student, you are required to complete placement tests before class registration. In order to help you prepare for the placement tests, UIC Global tutors have outlined the top tricks and tips for each exam. Introduction to Placement Tests: https://global.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Testing-Video-Introduction.mp4 You may be required to take multiple placement tests depending on your... Continue reading Tips for completing your UIC placement tests
How to Turn Failure into Success Your First Semester at UIC
Written by: Akshay from Qatar Well, you are finally at The University of Illinois at Chicago. You have been looking forward to this ever since you found out you were coming to the United States. You promised yourself that you would make the most of it, setting goals like: “I’m going to get all As,... Continue reading How to Turn Failure into Success Your First Semester at UIC
