🏖️ AEPP 2020 Throwback 🏖️ We miss our AEPP students! This is a photo of Manal’s class from the first session. The Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program (AEPP) is our intensive English course for incoming UChicago PhD and Masters students. Over 3 weeks in August and September, AEPP students refresh their knowledge of academic English and […]
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🏖️ AEPP 2020 Throwback 🏖️ We miss our AEPP students! This is a photo of James’s class from the first session. The Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program (AEPP) is our intensive English course for incoming @uchicago PhD and Masters students. Over 3 weeks in August and September, AEPP students refresh their knowledge of academic English and […]
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🏖️ AEPP 2020 Throwback 🏖️ We miss our AEPP students! This is a photo of Arthur’s class from the first session. The Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program (AEPP) is our intensive English course for incoming @uchicago PhD and Masters students. Over 3 weeks in August and September, AEPP students refresh their knowledge […]
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🏖️ AEPP 2020 Throwback 🏖️ We miss our AEPP students! This is a photo of Christine’s class from the first session. The Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program (AEPP) is our intensive English course for incoming @uchicago PhD and Masters students. Over 3 weeks in August and September, AEPP students refresh their knowledge […]
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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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📸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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📸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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📸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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Tips from a 2019 AEPP Student: “Try to make friends from different programs in your AEPP class. It will be difficult to know people from different departments once the Quarter starts.” –Peter, 2019 AEPP Student 🎉 🎉 🎉 Tuesdays during the AEPP (Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program), we will provide tips from previous students for how to […]
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Today marks the beginning of the final week of the AEPP (Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program)! 6 weeks sure do go by quickly. (And next week, registration for our Autumn English courses begins!) The AEPP is our 3-week intensive English program for incoming international The University of Chicago PhD and Masters students that runs every August […]
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Tips from a 2019 AEPP student: “[The AEPP] offer[s] an amazing opportunity to make friends with ELI staffs, students from all schools, UChicagoGRAD, etc. Make sure that you open yourself to everyone, chat, hangout, [etc]. You will soon establish the very first friend circle, which will help you get used to your life at (U)Chicago […]
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Question: What is the one thing AEPP students should do before Autumn quarter begins? Answer: Learning more about what is real life in Chicago from people living here and how to adapt quickly would be helpful. –Shiyao, 2019 AEPP Student 🎉 🎉 🎉 Tuesdays during the AEPP (Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program), we will provide tips […]
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Our countdown to the beginning of Session 2 of the AEPP (Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program) is complete! Session 2 students begin their classes today! The AEPP is our 3-week intensive English program for incoming international The University of Chicago PhD and Masters students that runs every August and September. The AEPP prepares students for an […]
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We want to thank all of our AEPP Session 1 students for an amazing 3 weeks. We’re so proud of all the work you’ve done in a remote learning environment. We wish you the very best in your studies at The University of Chicago . Come say “Hi” to us once you get to Chicago!
Continue reading →💚TIPS FOR SUCCESS FROM PREVIOUS AEPP STUDENTS💚 “Try to speak with the instructor and classmates as much as possible in the AEPP class. It feels better to make mistakes in AEPP classes because everyone here is try to practice English. It would be more difficult to practice speaking when you start your own program because […]
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We are counting down the weeks until classes begin for the second session of the AEPP (Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program)! 1 week until Session 2 students check in! The AEPP is our 3-week intensive English program for incoming international The University of Chicago PhD and Masters students that runs every August and September. The AEPP […]
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💚TIPS FOR SUCCESS FROM PREVIOUS AEPP STUDENTS💚 “Though you might have some homework, please [join as many (virtual) social events] as you can, since you will be very busy when the Autumn Quarter starts. And please join in-class discussion as much as possible, talk to friends from different countries, and finally, enjoy it!!!! You will […]
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We are counting down the weeks until classes begin for the second session of the AEPP (Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program)! 2 weeks until Session 2 students check in! The AEPP is our 3-week intensive English program for incoming international The University of Chicago PhD and Masters students that runs every August and September. The AEPP […]
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“I like the tips regarding U.S. social norms. There are significant cultural differences between my home country (China) and the U.S.; it was helpful to know more about how to interact with people before starting the formal classes.” -Shiyao — Tuesdays during the AEPP (Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program), we will provide tips from previous students […]
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“[The] AEPP is a good platform to get acquainted with your future classmates and get familiar with the studying environment. You won’t regret taking this course even if you are an achieved English user.” –SSD Computational Social Sciences Masters Student, AEPP 2019, Writing track 🎉 🎉 🎉 The AEPP (Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program) will happen […]
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We are counting down the weeks until classes begin for the AEPP (Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program)! 1 week until Session 1 begins, and 4 weeks until Session 2 begins! (and the Session 1 students check in this week!) The AEPP is our 3-week intensive English program for incoming international The University of Chicago PhD and […]
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“[The AEPP] went beyond my expectations. If you are motivated to improve your academic writing from a fresh perspective and also learn more about the interesting stories of Chicago, come take this class” –Law LLM student, AEPP 2019, Writing track 🎉 🎉 🎉 The AEPP (Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program) will happen this August and September. […]
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We are counting down the weeks until classes begin for the AEPP (Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program)! 2 weeks until Session 1 begins, and 5 weeks until Session 2 begins! (and just 1 week until the Session 1 students check in!) The AEPP is our 3-week intensive English program for incoming international The University of Chicago […]
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“Before the AEPP, I was very nervous because of my poor English skills. But thanks to the AEPP, I am now more confident in my English. I really appreciate the AEPP Team.” –Harris School of Public Policy MPP student, AEPP 2019, Speaking track The AEPP (Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program) will happen this August and September. […]
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We are counting down the weeks until classes begin for the AEPP (Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program)! 3 weeks until Session 1 begins, and 6 weeks until Session 2 begins! (and 2 weeks until Session 1 students check-in!) The AEPP is our 3-week intensive English program for incoming international The University of Chicago PhD and Masters […]
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“What I found AEPP the most helpful to me is that, I got the chance to be friends with many peer students, from different departments all across the university, with various nationalities. “In classes, we have substantial chances to discuss and engage with our classmates, besides, we are exposed to students from other classes as […]
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We are counting down the weeks until classes begin for the AEPP (Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program)! 4 weeks until Session 1 begins, and 7 weeks until Session 2 begins! The AEPP is our 3-week intensive English program for incoming international The University of Chicago PhD and Masters students that runs every August and September. The […]
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“[The] AEPP gave me a great opportunity to get to know new friends and learn more about the history and culture of the United States and Chicago. I loved the Neighborhood Project the most!” –USocial Service Administration Masters student, AEPP 2019, Speaking track 🎉 🎉 🎉 The AEPP (Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program) will happen this […]
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We are counting down the weeks until classes begin for the AEPP (Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program)! 5 weeks until Session 1 begins, and 8 weeks until Session 2 begins! The AEPP is our 3-week intensive English program for incoming international The University of Chicago PhD and Masters students that runs every August and September. The […]
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“I took AEPP because I was worried about my English before coming. And I definitely made the right decision! My English was improved not only by gaining more language learning skills, but also by being more confident and more willing to express myself and learning from others. My instructor James was always patient and open […]
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