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How To Spend The Summer In Chicago

Chicago is the place to be this summer.

Dana Marie Alkhouri

Apr 19, 2016

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Chicago in the summer is the place to be. Yes, we might have had a bipolar winter and spring (like when it snows in April then goes to 60 degrees -- thanks, global warming), but the summer is not questionable. The lakefront is packed from June all the way to August. Here are some more adventurous things that Chicago has to offer:

1. Navy Pier

Enjoy some cotton candy and take a ride on the beautiful new Ferris wheel that will give you the best view in Chicago.

2. North Avenue and Oak Street Beach

Soak up some rays while enjoying the cool breeze of the lake with family and friends.

3. Lakeshake

New to the city of chiago and making its second debut , Lakeshake has left its mark on the city. To all you country fans, Lakeshake brings some of the best country artists to the best city for a country festival weekend.

4. Lollapalooza

Lolla is one of the biggest music festivals in the U.S., and is in the heart of our beautiful city. It is the Coachella of the midwest.

5. Pitchfork

Another music festival that attracts locals and top artists.

6. Spring Awakening

Love EDM? This is the place for you.

7. North Coast

This music festival that is a Summer wind-down.

8. Cubs games

Wrigleyville is the spot. From the bars to the restaurants, Wrigleyville is always fun. Oh, and did I mention the Cubs are also projected to win this year?

9. Sox games

Even though the Cubs are projected to win don't forget about the White Sox, ladies and gents.

10. Taste of Chicago

Shout-out to all the foodies. Some of the most famous Chicago restaurants line up for you so take advantage and eat away!

11. Movies in the Park

Cozy up to watch the great skyline and your favorite movie in the best city ever.

12. Make your stop at Mario's Ice

Muba Italiano.

13. Go on a boat ride

The river that runs through the city offers multiple boat rides where you can ride along with food and drink and enjoy the tour of the history of Chicago. So sun tan and a enjoy a historic ride.

14. Free Music Mondays

Start your Monday off right and relax on a crisp Monday night with the beautiful Chicago skyline surrounding you in Millennium park.

15. See the top of the Sears Tower

Sorry, I refuse to say "Willis." Ride the elevators to the top of one of the tallest buildings and overlook the most breathtaking scenery.

Chi-town is the best town. So just imagine the summer here with family and friends. Chicago is the place to be, with endless activities. From food to sports, it all comes alive during the summer.

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How To Spend The Summer In Chicago

Chicago is the place to be this summer.

1. Navy Pier

2. North Avenue and Oak Street Beach

3. Lakeshake

4. Lollapalooza

5. Pitchfork

6. Spring Awakening

7. North Coast

8. Cubs games

9. Sox games

10. Taste of Chicago

11. Movies in the Park

12. Make your stop at Mario's Ice

13. Go on a boat ride

14. Free Music Mondays

15. See the top of the Sears Tower

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1. When course schedules are released and you have a conflict between two required classes.

2. When there is only one section of a popular course.

3. Receiving the 18,000 emails reminding you to register ASAP.

4. When you need to see an advisor, but they are too busy/unresponsive.

5. Trying not to dress like a bum for your appointments with your advisors/department heads.

6. When you have a perfectly planned out schedule, and one class ruins it.

7. Carefully moving things around to accommodate a different class/section.

8. Waking up at 6:00 a.m. for your enrollment time.

9. Concocting a new schedule at your enrollment time after your original plan gets changed.

10. Getting into a class and filling the last available seat.

11. When all of your classes finally go through.

12. Realizing that you forgot a class that was a pre-requisite for everything else.

When your capability of "adulting" is put to the test

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"Nobody living in one of the most influential nations in the world should be worried about making ends meet."

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1. When you have to provide an "interesting fact" for your first day ice-breaker.

2. When your professor is babbling on and on in his lecture.

3. When you edit your friend's paper and they get an A.

4. When it's 2 AM and you remember you have a test tomorrow.

5. When you finish taking the test and you're pretty sure you failed...

6. ...but then you get the test back and somehow passed.

7. When you've been up for 12 hours straight writing a paper.

8. And then you manage to stay awake in class the next day.

9. When you have to butter up your professor for an extra credit opportunity.

10. When you're assigned a group project.

11. And your group-mates are trying to chat about life instead of the assignment.

12. When it's your last class of the day and you're about to go home.

13. But then you remember rent is due tonight and the anger comes back.

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