This Week at the Tutorium |
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You might see some new smiling faces around Addams Hall. Our student workers are students studying here at UIC just like you. When they are not studying, they help out in the office with miscellaneous tasks, social media and "man the front desk". If you see one of our student workers, say hi and welcome them to the Tutorium.
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- Where is home for you?
- What are you majoring in?
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Marketing but with a concentration in digital marketing.
- What is your favorite thing about UIC?
- The diversity, I just transferred from a school that isn't very diverse, so being in an environment where everyone is different and completely themselves has been amazing.
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If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
- The ability to transfer myself into any fictional or real universe/time period.
- What do you like most about being a student worker and why?
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I like the opportunity I have to learn different skills. It's hard to find time and opportunities to develop and exercise skills, so I love that I have that the opportunity to do so here.
- What advice do you have for students here at the Tutorium?
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The best advice I have is to take advantage of as many things as you can on campus. I've only been going to UIC for two months, but I feel like I've been here longer because of the number of things I've been able to do here that were not options for me in the past.
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Spring Break is March 24-28 (next week). What are your plans for spring break? If you are still undecided, here are some suggestions.
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Road Trip: Even with all Chicago has to offer, sometimes you just need to get away and explore outside the city for a day. Read 25 Best Day Trips from Chicago.
- Things to Remember:
- If you plan to travel outside the Chicago area, carry copies of your passport and I-20 printout.
- On a road trip, make sure the driver has the correct driver’s license. F-1 students must have an Illinois Temporary Visitor driver’s license (TVDL) and car insurance. For F-1 students, an international driver’s license is not valid.
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Staycation: If you are staying in Chicago, there are many ways to take a mini-vacation (called a “staycation” since you are staying in town).
- Here are some things you could do:
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Get a CityPass and explore the city’s most famous attractions. A CityPass is a booklet of admission tickets to Chicago’s 5 must- see attractions for about half the price! You can see the Shedd Aquarium, the Adler Planetarium, the Skydeck, the Art Institute, the Museum of Science and Industry or the Field Museum. The pass costs $139 total and can be purchased at www.citypass.com/chicago or at the box office of any of the attractions. Be a tourist in your own city for the week!
- Explore the nearby city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin! The attractions include the Harley Davidson Motorcycle Museum, the Miller Brewing Company, the Milwaukee Zoo, and Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Public Museum and the Milwaukee Art Museum.
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Visit Starved Rock State Park, which was voted the #1 attraction in the state of Illinois! There are 13 miles of trails you can hike, and small waterfalls throughout the park that are often active this time of year. It only takes about two hours to get to the park from Chicago.
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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar. The month is 29 or 30 days depending on the sighting of the moon. Fasting during Ramadan is the fourth pillar of Islam. It started this year on February 28, 2025 until May 29, 2025 (exact dates may vary by a day or so depending on the sighting of the moon).
Here is a resource to learn more about why Muslims fast and how you can support Muslim students during the fast.
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UIC now has an app where you can see all the campus transportation options and their scheduled arrival times. With this app you can schedule a UIC night ride pick-up and track where your ride is as you wait. UIC Ride can provide you with:
Arrival times: Don’t waste time waiting for the bus. Plan your trip with up-to-the-minute arrival predictions.
Real-time tracking: Stay informed—know exactly where your bus is at any time and monitor its progress toward you or your destination.
Alerts: Set alerts and know exactly when your ride will arrive.
Announcements: Things happen. UIC Ride will automatically tell you about any delays so your trip goes smoothly.
Now, you can feel a little safer at night when traveling around campus. To request Night Ride service, please download the UIC Ride app and sign on with your UIC NetID and password.
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Watch for an email about taxes! Believe it or not, the US government requires F-1 students to file a tax return every year even though working off campus is not allowed. TIE will email you with information and instructions.
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As an international student, it is important to backup your documents electronically.
Save copies of your documents on your phone to have quick access to them anytime (I-20, visa, passport bio page, I-94, letters from USCIS)
If you have a different status (international work permit, asylum, green card, etc.), it is important to have supporting documents with you (EAD card, TPS and Humanitarian Parole documentation).
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Our Green Day celebration was so much fun! We ate green-colored food, and drank green-colored juice. Not to mention, some of us had a blast wearing fun Irish costume accessories. There was even a green food-tasting competition where the participants had to guess the food with their eyes covered. Green Day was a success!
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Got St. Patrick's Day plans? St. Patrick's Day is today, Monday, March 17th. You might be wondering "what should I do?" Well, here are a few fun ideas you can do to celebrate (and you can even bring a friend along).
1. Grab a Shamrock Shake from MacDonald's.
2. Check out the Chicago River (it's green).
3. Eat great pizza with river views at Pizzeria Portofino.
For more fun things to do in Chicago on St. Patrick's day, check out: The best St. Patrick's Day events in Chicago.
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Getting Involved on Campus |
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On Thursday, March 20th from 8:00pm to 10:00pm in Illinois Room, Student Center East you can kick start your spring break with UIC's student group SAB x KHAOS. It's a glow-in-the-dark, neon-themed spring break party that combines energetic music, interactive activities and vibrant visuals to create an unforgettable experience. Grab a friend and go have a fun time!
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Don't Use A Translator App |
Do you often grab your handy translator? Do you feel like you can't live without it as you brave this new world called "English"? Sometimes it is tempting to use a translator to translate sentences or paragraphs, but this is not a good idea, especially when you are completing your homework. To learn when and why you should avoid using a translator, read more>>.
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Joining a UIC Degree Program |
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Many students wonder when to try to move to an undergraduate program or graduate school. For all schools, you will need to apply. Universities look at your past academic background and your English proficiency to decide admission. If you're wondering how we can help you apply to a degree program here at UIC, read more>>.
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Intensive English Program Bulletin |
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Spring Break is next week: March 24-28. There will be no classes, but this doesn't mean you stop learning English. Here are some things you can do to continue practicing your English during spring break.
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Listen to a podcast about spring.
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Read about a popular tourist attraction in Chicago. Then go and visit it and see if you can find all the things you read about.
- Talk to a native speaker about things to do in the city during springtime.
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Write a paragraph about your spring break experience. Then submit a copy to the newsletter. You might see your article in the next newsletter.
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Don't forget classes resume Monday, March 31st!
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Want to write for the Newsletter? |
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Do you like to visit new restaurants? Do you like to take fun pictures of places or your friends? Do you like to tell jokes? Do you have something to share about your culture or life back home? Do you have something valuable to share that will help us all understand what is like being an International student here at UIC? If your answer is "yes," then you can write for the newsletter!
The newsletter editorial team is looking for students like you to write for the Tutorium newsletter. If you are interested, fill out this google form or you can email Mrs. Nora to let her know (ntatina@uic.edu).
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- March 24 - 28 | Spring Break. No classes. Office open.
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