Category Archives: Living in Chicago
Amie B: Mardi Gras and St. Paddy’s Day
For Mardi Gras, we attended the city’s largest indoor bar crawl at Navy Pier! This was a perfect way to crawl because—as I have been so subtly hinting in my blog posts—it is cold here. So being able to go … Continue reading
Amie B: Housing Options in Chicago
[[Photo via Orkposters]] While giving tours, I have been getting a lot of questions about housing. People are curious about where students live, whom they are living with, and what the benefits are of each. My typical response is that … Continue reading
Amie B: Chicago Neighborhoods
For those of you who are not as familiar with Chicago, here is a little bit of an introduction to how the city is set up and how Loyola is situated with in it. I am a visual learner myself, … Continue reading
Amie B: Contemporary Choreographers
10 E Randolph is home of the Joffery Ballet right in the middle of Chicago’s Theater district. Walking by, I love looking up and seeing some of the world’s most talented dancers training in the window. With some dance experience … Continue reading
Amie B: Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)
So before the polar vortex and the second polar vortex and so much snow, I would primarily ride Divvy bikes and walk around the city. Now, I take the heated protection of the city’s public transit system. The CTA (Chicago Transit … Continue reading
Amie B: Chicago Restaurant Week
It finally happened: Chicago Restaurant Week! Despite its name, Restaurant week is a 14 day event from January 26th to February 6th. Chicago restaurants, both downtown and in the neighborhoods, offer prix fixe menus for lunch at $22 and for dinner … Continue reading
Amie B: The Weather Outside is Frightful
The weather outside most certainly has been frightful. You know it’s bad when: you step outside and think, “Wow it feels so nice today.” Only to check your phone and find out the current temperature is 20 degrees with a … Continue reading
Amie B: Little India
Though it has been wonderful being back in the States and being able to spend so much time with my family and friends, I was really starting to miss Bangladeshi food! Fortunately, during orientation I met a friend who is … Continue reading
1L Experience: My first Chicago Deli!
Towards the end of November, my classmates and I started feeling the impending stress of finals. Thanksgiving was quickly approaching and classes were winding down. Snow had fallen and the Starbucks cups had turned red and winter-themed. Despite the nervous … Continue reading
CTA: 2013 Holiday Train
“The Chicago Transit Authority is getting into the holiday spirit with our popular Holiday Train! Santa and his elves will ride the train passing out candy canes and season’s greetings. The spectacular train is an amazing sight – during the … Continue reading