Chicago, affectionately  known as the Windy City,  is a diverse and vibrant place. We hope that you will have an opportunity to see some of the sights and learn about the history of Chicago  while you are studying in the U.S.  Find out why Chicago is called the Windy City.  Hint: it is not because of the strong winds!

Check the News and Events section for upcoming events sponsored by the International Student Office (ISO).  In the past we have taken an architecture tour on the river, gone to see a Chicago Fire soccer game, taken a tour on the CTA trains and attended many cultural performances.

For general information about things to see and do in the city, please see DePaul’s Chicago web site as well as the Chicago Info page in the Student Handbook.

The City of Chicago also offers a wide range of events throughout the year including numerous festivals in the summer and fall. Their web site is a great source for listings of free events from musical performances to cultural events happening around the city.

We hope that you will enjoy the Windy City!

Updated 07.2006