Chicago, USA

Overview

Earn credits while studying the cultural arts, politics, economics and social issues in the USA's third largest city. The Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture is a non-traditional academic program with experience-based seminars taught by the center’s faculty and internships that take the students out of the classroom and into the heart of the city's neighborhoods.

Academics

Students meet with and learn from Chicago's leading social and artistic figures while gaining practical experience in the field of their choice. Interested students may also request independent studies tailored to their specific academic interests. For internship examples visit the Office of International Education’s resource library or the Chicago Center webpage. (When accessing the webpage, scroll down the page until the internship lists appear.) Representatives from The Chicago Center visit Willamette's campus once a semester

Housing

Students live in furnished Chicago Center apartments with other program participants. Each household is given a charge account at the local grocery store.

Dates

The Chicago program is available during either Fall or Spring semesters. The Fall semester begins in late August and ends early December; the Spring semester starts early February and ends mid May.

Cost

Willamette tuition only. Students will pay The Chicago Center directly for room and board. Chicago Center Program Fee covers your shared furnished apartment, internet, phone, utilities, cable tv, food , books, cultural events, in-city transportation including unlimited transit pass. Other expenses include a refundable security deposit and City Activity Expense (out-of-pocket money for program-related events).

Other Information

Students apply for the semester program through the Office of International Education.

International Education