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Chicago “Tips” Way to survive at SAIC
Life At SAIC & in Chicago
Tips for riding the EL or getting around - Ventra pass is unlimited during Fall/Spring semester - For Winter / Summer buy passes or charge money in your ventra card - You can also create mobile account to better manage your card. try to avoid using EL after 11pm (it can be dangerous during late at night time) Ways to be take advantage of ways to take advantage of AIC museum - Get tickets from International affairs office (@sullivan 12th floor) 3 tickets per Spring/Fall - They open M-F so if you need tickets during weekend, Plan ahead
Soo Choi AIADO: Designed Objects Korea
Eats & Drinks Favorite place to Eat in the Loop - Umai Japanese (good quality, reasonable price) - Ill forks (amazing steak house, luxury) - The Gage (Best: Fish & Chips, Burger) Favorite Tea/Coffee Shop in the Loop - Magnolia Bakery (coffee, tea, cupcakes, banana pudding, and more)
Arts&Culture Favorite movie theater - AMC in Block 37 or 600 N Michigan 9
Ill Forks Magnolia bakery
Best place to seek artistic inspiration in the loop - Millenium park (Lurie Garden, lake shore dr.) - Chicago Architecture tour
Healthy living
Events
Best way to relax/stay healthy in the city - Chicago gets very cold try to drink lots of hot tea/ water and wear scarf to protect your neck
SAIC Evnets not to miss - Lunar New Year - Korean Culture Festival
Local Day or Weekend Trip/city get away location Best thing to do on budget - Six Flag: The Great America - try not to take taxi, use CTA
AMC Theatre @ block 37
Umai
The Gage
Life At SAIC & in Chicago
Tips for riding the EL or getting around - Ventra pass is unlimited during Fall/Spring semester - For Winter / Summer buy passes or charge money in your ventra card - You can also create mobile account to better manage your card. try to avoid using EL after 11pm (it can be dangerous during late at night time) Ways to be take advantage of ways to take advantage of AIC museum - Get tickets from International affairs office (@sullivan 12th floor) 3 tickets per Spring/Fall - They open M-F so if you need tickets during weekend, Plan ahead
Soo Choi AIADO: Designed Objects Korea
Eats & Drinks Favorite place to Eat in the Loop - Umai Japanese (good quality, reasonable price) - Ill forks (amazing steak house, luxury) - The Gage (Best: Fish & Chips, Burger) Favorite Tea/Coffee Shop in the Loop - Magnolia Bakery (coffee, tea, cupcakes, banana pudding, and more)
Arts&Culture Favorite movie theater - AMC in Block 37 or 600 N Michigan 9
Ill Forks Magnolia bakery
Best place to seek artistic inspiration in the loop - Millenium park (Lurie Garden, lake shore dr.) - Chicago Architecture tour
Healthy living
Events
Best way to relax/stay healthy in the city - Chicago gets very cold try to drink lots of hot tea/ water and wear scarf to protect your neck
SAIC Evnets not to miss - Lunar New Year - Korean Culture Festival
Local Day or Weekend Trip/city get away location Best thing to do on budget - Six Flag: The Great America - try not to take taxi, use CTA
AMC Theatre @ block 37
Umai
The Gage
