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Chicagoland of the Free
In a past post we covered Chicago Transit- here is another chance to put it to use, with free or inexpensive summer activities here in Chicago. Go forth and explore without breaking the bank!...
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Two Dos, Two Don’ts: Ta Da
Things To Do The Personal Edition Last week we posted a more practical To Do List, with things like IDs and immunization forms. Hopefully we can intersperse those activities with some of the more...
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Chicago Theatre Recommendations
Chicago is a fantastic theater town. There are many big theaters, but there are great small theaters performing in church basements and storefronts. This is where real Chicago theater lives- in the...
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9 Winter Life Hacks
Guys, Winter is here. Ned Stark warned us and now that it has arrived, we must face the cold, cold truth. Although the Chicago winter is tough, it doesn’t have to be entirely horrible. Below I have...
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Campus Days: If You Get Here Early
If you get to Chicago before Campus Days, or have some time here afterwards, below are some suggested spots and activities! Within Hyde Park Osaka Garden inside Jackson Park Although this weekend your...
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Where everybody knows your caffeine
Spring Quarter is upon us! In your last quarter of Maph, I recommend leaving Hyde Park and continuing to explore the city. Certainly, this can be hard to do. There are rainy days, thesis books, etc....
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Welcome, MAPH class of 2016!
Hi new MAPHers, Welcome to the MAPHtastic blog, your source of information about all things MAPH! We are your three program Mentors, Michael, Jess, and Clancey, and we will be updating this blog...
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Dear MAPHers, Welcome to Chicago! Now’s the time that some of you are arriving in the city and beginning to settle in. Below, we’ve complied a short list of the top things to do when you arrive here,...
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I Just Got To Chicago! …What Do I Do? (Part 2/2)
Hey, MAPHers! We here at MAPH Central are gearing up for the year ahead and can’t believe Colloquium is less than three weeks away! It’s time to get excited and also to get prepared for the quarter...
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MAPH City Farm visit – Prepare to get muddy!
Last year’s MAPH cohort at the City Farm City Farm is an urban farm located in between the Loop and Lincoln Park, and is a start-of-year MAPH tradition of sorts. On Wednesday 9th September (four days...
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How to Do MAPH on a Budget: Part 2
MAPHletes! You are sprinting towards mid-quarter and keeping up a great pace! You’re starting to feel a bit of chill in the air, and it can be easy to just hole up in the Regenstein and study. (Note:...
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Anywhere but the Reg: Alternate Study Spots around Campus
Welcome back, MAPH! As winter quarter begins, we’d like to cue you into some of our favorite and not too well known study spots in and around campus. On Campus: The Smart Museum Café (M-Fr 8am-4:30pm;...
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Managing Winter Quarter Stress Part One: The Second Annual Maphle Raffle
It’s no surprise that winter quarter can be stressful. There’s a lot going on and a lot to have to keep tabs on: class assignments, thesis progress, social events, etc. Despite this, there are many...
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Campus Days 2016: Transportation!
Hello, Prospective Students! We’re excited to meet you all for Campus Days. But first, here is some advice for getting to Hyde Park and even exploring other parts of Chicago, if you have time. Below...
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Campus Days 2016: What to Do if You Get Here Early!
Here at MAPHCentral, we are gearing up for Campus Days 2016 and are excited to meet everyone this weekend! You can find an outline of the schedule for Campus Days here and a more detailed schedule...
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