Life
Chicago city life
Life in Chicago is all about the entertaining scene, walks in the parks and supporting some of the world famous sport teams. Take pictures of the Sears Tower, one of the most iconic buildings in Chicago.
Among museums and cultural institutes, you can visit: Field Museum of Natural History, Shedd Aquarium, Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago History Museum, DuSable Museum of African American History, National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen, the Museum of Photography.
You can watch a play at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Victory Gardens Theatre, the Goodman Theatre, Cadillac Palace.
Live music venues and clubs are part of Chicago’s cultural heritage; you can hear the famous Chicago blues, Chicago soul, jazz, and gospel. The Joffrey Ballet and Chicago Festival Ballet perform in various venues.
Enjoy lovely walks in the great Hyde Park, go to the beach, or admire some amazing outdoor public art.
Sports are an important part of Chicago, as the city is home to two major league baseball teams: the Chicago Cubs of the National League and the Chicago White Sox. Other popular sports teams are: the Chicago Bears for national football and the Chicago Bulls for basketball.
Try the Chicago-style hot dog and pizza, distinctly Chicago sandwiches, like the Italian beef sandwich. You can also enjoy many ethnic restaurant districts: the Mexican American neighbourhoods, Greektown, Little Italy, Chinatown and other.
International atmosphere in Chicago
Chicago was a favourite destination for immigrants from all over the world, and the situation has not changed. Ethnic communities from Ireland, Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, Bosnia and Herzegovina, countries from Asia and Mexico live in Chicago. The number of Hispanic or Latino population makes up almost 30 % of the total population. The high degree of internationality best shows in the variety of delicious cuisine – a great attraction for most Americans and international visitors alike. The friendly student environment will make you have trouble in keeping up with so many friends while studying abroad in Chicago.
Weather Chicago
Summers in Chicago are warm, sometimes hot and often humid, with average temperatures 25 °C (76 °F). Winters are cold and snowy, with high temperatures that are below freezing. The proximity to Lake Michigan makes downtown Chicago weather cool in early summer and mild in winter. Although Chicago is known as the Windy City, it is less windy than many other major American cities.