1. We are oh so thankful for the fact that the CTA, although it has its moments, can take us anywhere in the city we need to go by a bus ride or a few train stops. Â Â
2. We are thankful for all the awesome discounts on tickets for Blackhawks or Bulls games we can snag our hands on.
3. We are thankful for the many cozy study or much needed coffee break locations on campus that are in walking distance, like Caribou Coffee, Starbucks, and The Coffee Alley.
4. We are especially thankful that we can satisfy our sweet tooth at Flirty’s Cupcakes or The Skinny Piggy on Taylor Street.
5. We are thankful that the library and Idea Commons area are open 24/7 for those extra late study nights… or for some of us as our secret sleeping hideout spot.
6. We are super thankful for a chance to spot or snag a picture/autograph with a celebrity or professional athlete at a nearby bar or food place.
7. We are also thankful for being able to go to concerts throughout the whole year and see some of our favorite artists perform at nearby venues like The House of Blues, United Center, or UIC Pavilion.
8. We are extra thankful for all the eclectic neighborhoods in Chicago that we can go explore.
9. We are SO thankful for the beautiful views on or off campus of the Chicago skyline, especially at night when it is absolutely breathtaking!
10. The best thing we are thankful for is all of you! Our amazing readers that help Her Campus to be the #1 online community for college women! Â (:
HCXO,
The HC UIC Team