Chicago

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 Career Explorations class who together will explore their new city and experience all our program has to offer.

Housing at University Center

University Center, a state-of-the-art student residence, opened its doors in the fall of 2004. Located in the heart of Chicago's Educational Corridor, University Center is just steps from Columbia College, Depaul, and Roosevelt Universtiy, the triad that formed this unique facility. Designed as a multi-institutional community specifically for college students from local neighborhoods and around the world . . . University Center is where you want to be. 

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At University Center, you will have full access to:

University Center Lounge

  • Internet and phone service in your room
  • Fitness Center
  • Multimedia Room
  • Music practice rooms
  • Art Studio
  • Laundry facilities
  • Bike Storage
  • Courtyard

Location

University Center is located in downtown Chicago at the intersection of State Street and Congress Parkway.

 

Security

Entry to University Center 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.

 

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PROGRAM DATES & TUITION:

Chicago: July 2 - July 31, 2010*

Residential Tuition: $5,795*
*2011 Dates & Tuition to be announced in September

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Meals

University Center Dining offers more food options and flexibility than possibly imagined. With a variety of dining stations including grill, salad, soup, made-to-order, home-style cooking, pizza, express to-go, late night, deli and dessert, students are sure to satisfy their hunger needs. Pizza and express stations are even open late night. Breakfast and Dinner served daily.

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 Career Explorations.

*Transportation to and from the program is NOT included.

24/7 Onsite Staff Assistance

Your Personal CE Advisor will live in the dorm and support you in your internship and all other aspects of your summer experience. The CE staff is dedicated to delivering a high-quality experience to enable both your professional and personal growth. Staff members will serve as your program guides, leading you to program events and providing you all of the up-to-date informaiton you need to maximize your summer experience! They will be available at all times to ensure your summer in the city is as safe as possible.