Study in Chicago

Chicago is often referred to as America’s ‘Second City’, but in terms of professional and academic opportunities it’s unbeatable. The Windy City is home to world-class universities, including the prestigious University of Chicago, where our residence is located. And EF’s special interest classes in business and legal English ensure that you benefit from living in this capital of American industry.

EF Chicago is situated along the Magnificent Mile, a stretch of the downtown corridor full of boutique shopping and vibrant cultural venues. Study in Chicago with EF a few blocks from massive Grant Park, the site of President Barack Obama’s famous election night acceptance speech, and literally steps from the shores of Lake Michigan and Chicago River.

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The City of Neighborhoods

For a first-time visitor, the sheer size of Chicago is remarkable. But if you study in Chicago you’ll quickly discover the small-town feel of this friendly metropolis. Each of Chicago’s neighborhoods has its own distinct charms, and they’re all easily connected by the rattling El, the city’s iconic elevated train system.

Any stay in Chicago is kicked off by taking in the view from atop the Willis Tower, and people-watching around the famous Cloud Gate structure in Millennium Park. Once you settle into living and studying in Chicago the true spirit of the city begins to reveal itself. Debate with your new friends about which restaurant makes the city’s best deep-dish pizza. Claim your allegiance between Chicago’s two beloved baseball teams, the White Sox and the Cubs. Join a beach volleyball team at the Montrose Avenue beach and find a favorite shop in the bohemian Wicker Park neighborhood. But if you really want to act like a local, just smile and say hello.

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