Chicago Summer Intern Housing & Meals

Our summer housing facilities in Chicago offer the convenience and comfort necessary for an easy transition into living in the big city. Participants will never feel alone, as they will reside among their entire Discovery Internships class who together will explore their new city and experience all our program has to offer.

Housing at Loyola University Chicago

Included in the Chicago Program is fantastic downtown housing at Loyola University Chicago which is just steps from the famous Magnificent Mile. At 26 E. Pearson St., the $51 million, 25-story high-rise on Loyola's Water Tower Campus is located in Chicago’s luxurious and accessible Gold Coast neighborhood. Only 3-years-old, this newly-renovated facility enables our participants to:

  • Experience contemporary living in fully furnished apartments
  • Live in the heart of the city at Pearson and Wabash located two blocks west of Michigan Avenue
  • Walk just steps to CTA bus and El train stations
  • Enjoy nearby museums, restaurants, shopping and entertainment

Amenities and Features

  • Fully-furnished bedrooms and common areas
  • A full kitchen, including: refrigerator, dishwasher, stove and microwave
  • 24-hour security staff
  • Study lounge
  • Outdoor terrace
  • In-house laundry room, dining and workout facilities
  • Smoke-free and pet-free
  • All utilities, heat and air conditioning

All program participants will be living in the same secure building, with one roommate and two suitemates. The accessibility, safety and diverse array of arts and entertainment will make for an easy transition. The building has a 24-hour front desk security guard, checking identification before allowing access into the building.

Security

Entry to the residence hall is restricted to residents and authorized guests only. Guests of residents must present proper photo-identification in the lobby and be escorted by the residents at all times. Security staff will be on-site at all times. Additional security is provided by camera and foot surveillance. The building is also fully equipped with sprinklers, the most modern fire and life safety systems and meets the City of Chicago student housing building codes and regulations.

 

Meals

You will have two meals per day at the dining hall (one on weekends). Interns are responsible for their lunch on workdays.
 

Transportation

Our Chicago participants will receive a subway card to get to and from work each day, as well as transportation throughout the 4 weeks of the program for activities sponsored by Discovery Internships.

*Transportation to and from the program is NOT included.

24/7 Onsite Staff Assistance

Your Resident Counselor will live in the dorm and support you in all aspects of your summer experience. Our staff is dedicated to delivering a high-quality experience that fosters professional and personal growth. Staff is available at all times to ensure your summer in the city is as safe as possible.

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