We know that many of our incoming and current UChicago students and affiliates are unable to explore Chicago at the moment. That’s why we are showcasing Chicago cultural icons each week for a relaxing activity to do this weekend. This week, it’s a virtual exhibition of the IIT Institute of Design: ⠀ “Founded by László […]
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Today, we’re showcasing a runner-up from our 2020 AEPP photo contest, taken by Tannistha!⠀ When she posted this collage, Tannistha said: “I found the letters AEPP in the following attached files of the photos. “The first photo in the collage is of America on the other side of the Niagra Falls (A). “The second photo […]
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“I don’t often watch movies, so one summer I challenged myself to watch 100 films. I only made it to 89, but one film that really stood out was ‘Tokyo!’. “This film has three segments by three different directors. Each segment tells a distinct, uncanny story that makes you think about love, politics, and even […]
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We know that many of our incoming and current UChicago students and affiliates are unable to explore Chicago at the moment. That’s why we are showcasing Chicago cultural icons each week for a relaxing activity to do this weekend. This week, it’s the digital of the Newberry Library: ⠀ “Explore more than 1 million digitized […]
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📸AEPP Photo Contest📸 Today, we’re showcasing a runner-up from our 2020 AEPP photo contest, taken by Yudi!⠀ When she posted this photo, Yudi said: “I took the CTA heading to the loop with my best friend Idil Meric after one AEPP class. 35mm Cinestill.” ⠀ Congratulations, Yudi!⠀
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“Since it’s Halloween next week, I’m recommending ‘Candyman’ (1992), a Chicago-related horror film. “Candyman is set in the near north side of Chicago. It tells the story of an anthropologist researching an urban legend of the victim of a hate crime whose spirit continues to kill for revenge in the present day. Candyman intertwines themes […]
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Attention UChicago College Core students with ESL/EAL needs! Abigail, one of the Writing Tutors, will be available for UChicago College Core students on ✍️ Sunday 10/18 from 8-10 pm (Chicago Time) ✍️ online via Zoom. Make an appointment: https://collegescheduling.uchicago.edu/ (Grad students and other affiliates can drop in pending availability; visit our website at https://esl.uchicago.edu/one-on-one/#writing to […]
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We know that many of our incoming and current @uchicago students and affiliates are unable to explore Chicago at the moment. That’s why we are showcasing Chicago cultural icons each week for a relaxing activity to do this weekend. This week, it’s a virtual ehibition of the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum: ⠀ “The Chicago Academy […]
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📸AEPP Photo Contest📸 Today, we’re showcasing a runner-up from our 2020 AEPP photo contest, taken by Jinfei!⠀ When she posted this photo, Jinfei said: “I ordered some stuff from UChicago Online Bookstore and now I feel sooooo happy when my lovely package arrives! 😆 Learning AEPP at home 🥳” ⠀ Congratulations, Jinfei!⠀
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“My favorite film is ‘Ikiru’ (1952), directed by Akira Kurosawa. “A typical low level government office worker finds out that he will die soon and embarks upon trying to leave something behind so that people will remember him. “I love it because Kurosawa addresses what it means to be human and live a life both […]
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ELI Board Game Group Fridays, 4p-6p (Chicago Time) In Autumn Quarter, the ELI Board Game Group will meet over Zoom and Board Game Arena have fun, play games, make friends, and practice speaking English. Games change weekly. Our first meeting is Fri, Oct 9. This group is FREE and open to all current UChicago […]
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We know that many of our incoming and current @uchicago students and affiliates are unable to explore Chicago at the moment. That’s why we are showcasing Chicago cultural icons each week for a relaxing activity to do this weekend. This week, it’s a virtual tour of the Unity Temple, design by legendary architect Frank Lloyd […]
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📸AEPP Photo Contest📸 Today, we’re showcasing the winning collage from our 2020 AEPP photo contest, created by Rahul!⠀ ⠀ Rahul participated this year in the AEPP from India. During his time, he took photos of his hometown that evoked his experience of studying remotely and preparing for his @uchicago studies. ⠀ As the winner, Rahul’s […]
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“One of my most favorite movies of all time is ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ (2004), starring Kate Winslet and Jim Carey. “Joel (Carey) decides to erase his ex-girlfriend, Clementine (Winslet), from his memories after he learns that she has erased him from her own memories. The film follows Joel throughout the erasure process […]
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ELI Conversation Hour Tuesdays, 10a-11a (Chicago Time) In Autumn Quarter, the ELI Conversation Hour will meet over Zoom to practice speaking English in a fun, relaxing setting. Topics change weekly. Our first meeting is Tue, Oct 6. This group is FREE and open to all current UChicago affiliates. For more information, including how to get […]
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To all of our Autumn Students: We are wishing you a marvelous quarter! Good luck! –The ELI Staff
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Attention UChicago College Core students with ESL/EAL needs! Kat, one of the Writing Tutors, will be available for UChicago College Core students on Monday 10/5 from 8-10 pm (Chicago Time) online via Zoom. Make an appointment: https://collegescheduling.uchicago.edu/ (Grad students and other affiliates can drop in pending availability; visit our website at https://esl.uchicago.edu/one-on-one/#writing to learn more). […]
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ELI Reading Group Mondays, 9a-10a (Chicago Time) In Autumn Quarter, the ELI Reading Group will be reading “Exit West” by Mohsin Hamid, which is the “One Book, One Chicago” selection for 2020-21 hosted by the Chicago Public Library . We will be meeting Mondays at 9 AM Chicago time to share and discuss shorter readings […]
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LAST CALL 📣📣📣 Attention: all UChicago students, postdocs, non-degree visitors, staff, faculty and other affiliates who speak English as an additional language: Registration for the ELI’s autumn courses ends TODAY, Friday Oct 2. All courses will be remote in Autumn. We are offering the following Spoken Communication courses: ✅ Fluency Building ✅ General American Pronunciation […]
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“Students often mention that they wish to improve their fluency, but they don’t know where to start. In Spoken Communication: Fluency Building, I love discussing the practical use as well as the quirky nuances of the English language while keeping in mind the cultural context in which it all exists. Students can expect to expand […]
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