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Associated Colleges of the Midwest the Chicago Program: Arts, Entrepreneurship & Social Justice Associated Colleges of the Midwest The Chicago Program: Arts, Entrepreneurship & Social Justice Student Handbook Fall 2017 & Spring 2018 Contents Welcome and Program Overview ............................................................................................................ 3 Program Schedule ................................................................................................................................... 4 Fall Semester 2017 .............................................................................................................................. 4 Spring Semester 2018 .......................................................................................................................... 4 Spring Quarter/Trimester 2018* ........................................................................................................... 4 Sample Weekly Schedule .................................................................................................................... 4 Academic Program .................................................................................................................................. 5 Learning Goals ..................................................................................................................................... 5 Curriculum ............................................................................................................................................ 5 Academic Expectations ........................................................................................................................ 7 Preparing for the Program ....................................................................................................................... 9 What to Expect ..................................................................................................................................... 9 What is Expected of You ...................................................................................................................... 9 Alumni Perspectives ........................................................................................................................... 10 Suggested Books and Movies ............................................................................................................ 11 Program Logistics .................................................................................................................................. 12 Preparing to Go and Arrival ................................................................................................................ 12 Orientation .......................................................................................................................................... 12 End of the Program Information ......................................................................................................... 13 Chicago Program Office Use Guidelines ............................................................................................ 14 Chicago Program Policies .................................................................................................................. 15 Housing Arrangements .......................................................................................................................... 16 What to Bring ...................................................................................................................................... 18 What NOT To Bring ............................................................................................................................ 19 Living in Chicago ................................................................................................................................... 19 Transportation in Chicago .................................................................................................................. 19 Money Management and Banking ...................................................................................................... 20 Exercise Options ................................................................................................................................ 21 Libraries .............................................................................................................................................. 22 What to do in Chicago ........................................................................................................................ 23 Chicago Web Resources .................................................................................................................... 25 Personal Safety on Off-Campus Study .................................................................................................. 27 Personal Travel .................................................................................................................................. 27 Street Smarts, Crime and Travel ........................................................................................................ 27 Apartment Safety ................................................................................................................................ 28 General Do’s and Don’ts of Living in a city ......................................................................................... 28 Healthcare Resources in Chicago ......................................................................................................... 29 Chicago History ..................................................................................................................................... 31 Did you know... ................................................................................................................................... 33 How well do you know Chicago? ........................................................................................................... 34 ACM Program Policies ........................................................................................................................... 38 ACM Code of Student Responsibility ................................................................................................. 38 ACM Policies and Procedures ............................................................................................................ 39 Personal Information “Opt-Out” Form .................................................................................................... 40 Program Contact Information ................................................................................................................. 41 2 Welcome and Program Overview The Associated Colleges of the Midwest and Chicago Program staff would like to welcome you to Chicago. Living, working and studying in Chicago provides ample opportunities to discover the city and experience the world through an urban lens. Regardless of your interest in art, entrepreneurship or social justice – the city is the ideal place to explore your passion. For students ACM ALUMNI ADVICE: Throughout the interested in entrepreneurship, Chicago handbook, look for tips and suggestions will become a “business lab”. In a city with a long tradition of creativity and offered by previous ACM students in dialogue innovation, students explore case boxes like this one. Tip #1: Bring this studies of Chicago entrepreneurs, handbook with you to Chicago. It’s got develop contacts with Chicago-based important contact and schedule details as well business leaders and entrepreneurs, and learn to recognize entrepreneurial as information about academics and other opportunities in everyday life. Students program arrangements. interested in arts will experience a full immersion into the Chicago cultural adventure in a city that offers possibly the best urban environment today for young artists to discover their voices. Students are challenged to explore the creative process with the support of a community of peers, teachers, and working artists. Students interested in social justice will explore the incredible diversity of Chicago’s neighborhoods and tackle the big issues facing cities and the people who live and work in them. Students become skilled in leadership and the actions of social change as they learn about issues from experts and insiders in government, the media, social service agencies and community groups. Our staff is excited to lead you in exploring Chicago. As you will soon discover, Chicago is a city with a rich and vibrant culture. Throughout the program, you will learn about different aspects of Chicago even residents never see or hear. In a way, you will know more than the average Chicagoan knows about Chicago. While participating in the program, you will discover hole-in-the-wall restaurants; tucked-away theatre and a plethora of markets and festivals. We encourage students to get off the beaten path. This handbook will serve as a guidebook to your semester while in Chicago. It outlines how to prepare for the program and what to expect, information on Chicago, and relevant rules and guidelines. It is a tremendously valuable resource in preparation for your time in the Chicago Program. We ask that you please take time to read it thoroughly – many questions we get from students are answered in this handbook. Specific semester information will be sent separately. Welcome to Chicago! 3 Program Schedule Fall Semester 2017 Sunday, August 27 Students arrive in Chicago between 10 a.m. and 12 noon. Orientation begins Monday, August
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