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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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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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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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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This Autumn, we are hosting the following free weekly activities for a fun way to practice your English at UChicago: Conversation Hour Board Game Group Reading Group All will be held remotely over Zoom. To accommodate as many time zones as possible, we are asking that anyone who is interested in participating in an activity […]
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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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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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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 International Museum of Surgical Science. They are committed to: “Portraying, through exhibits and other appropriate media, the […]
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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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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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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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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.
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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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