🏖️ 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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We know that many of our incoming and current @uchicago students and affiliates are unable to explore Chicago at the moment. That’s why every Friday this summer, we will showcase a Chicago cultural icon. This week, it’s the Chicago Latino Film Festival. ⠀ “In its 36th year, the venerable Latino Film Fest—originally scheduled for in-person […]
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Liliana, our AEPP student assistant, has taken time this summer to perfect (and share!) her homemade pain au chocolate. YUM! 🌟🌟🌟🌟 On Thursdays this summer, we are showcasing how our @uchicagoeli AEPP (Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program) staff are spending their free time at home. Like many others worldwide, the AEPP staff have been working from […]
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During the AEPP, we are hosting a number of virtual social events to help students connect with each other and have fun outside of class. Students are currently participating in the AEPP from all over the world. On Mondays we have hosted a group for people who are interested in learning more about sports culture […]
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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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Tim Gaherty, one of our AEPP instructors, tries to spend as much time as possible outside during the summer. Working in the garden is one of his favorite ways to do that. 🌟🌟🌟🌟 On Thursdays this summer, we are showcasing how our @uchicagoeli AEPP (Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program) staff are spending their free time at […]
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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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The ELI Offices are closed today (Monday, Sept 7) in honor of the U.S. holiday of Labor Day. AEPP classes are also cancelled. Labor day honors the achievements of workers and was made a federal holiday in 1894. We’ll be back tomorrow. Until then, enjoy the day!
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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 every Friday this summer, we will showcase a Chicago/U.S. cultural icon. This weekend, it’s the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby, one of the most famous horse races in the world. ⠀ […]
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Judy Sloane, one of our AEPP instructors, has been gardening and baking bread. “I’ve been baking many different varieties of bread and growing my own herbs and vegetables to use when I cook.” She is pictured with a homemade loaf of challah. Doesn’t it look delicious? 🌟🌟🌟🌟 On Thursdays this summer, we are showcasing how […]
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During the AEPP, we are hosting a number of virtual social events to help students connect with each other and have fun outside of class. Students are currently participating in the AEPP from all over the world. On Saturday August 22, we hosted a Talent Show for AEPP session 1 students and staff. Pictured are […]
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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!
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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 every Friday this summer, we will showcase a Chicago cultural icon. This week, it’s the Museum of Science and Industry, located one mile east of the UChicago campus in Hyde Park. ⠀ […]
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James, one of our AEPP instructors, loves all sorts of crafts. One of her main hobbies to to make her own earrings. Here she is pictured with her jewelry-making equipment. 🌟🌟🌟🌟 On Thursdays this summer, we are showcasing how our @uchicagoeli AEPP (Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program) staff are spending their free time at home. Like […]
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Every Wednesday during AEPP, we have offered a social hour focusing on Wellness, hosted by ELI Director Julie Matsubara. Last week, students and staff came together to do a breathing exercise and then a “mental health check-in,” wrapped up by some coloring and drawing. These sessions will continue through the second session of the AEPP.
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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We know that many of our incoming and current UChicago students and affiliates are unable to explore Chicago at the moment. That’s why every Friday this summer, we will showcase a Chicago cultural icon. This week, it’s the Lincoln Park Zoo. ⠀ Take a tour of the Lincoln Park Zoo with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot. […]
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Arthur, one of our AEPP instructors, has been trying to keep active during the COVID pandemic. Here he is pictured enjoying “socially distanced” golfing. 🌟🌟🌟🌟 On Thursdays this summer, we are showcasing how our @uchicagoeli AEPP (Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program) staff are spending their free time at home. Like many others worldwide, the AEPP staff […]
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🌈Wednesday AEPP Social Spotlight🌈 Last Saturday, AEPP students and staff took a virtual cooking class hosted by Aya Forster. Aya taught us how to make potato salad, which is a common side dish that Americans bring to picnics, barbecues, and cookouts. Our students and staff are meeting from all over the world, so it was […]
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