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Internship Program Weekend Activities

The University of Dreams weekend activities are one of the most popular aspects of our program, and it's no secret why. Traveling and experiencing the city is a crucial element in allowing you to explore all that Chicago has to offer. It is very important to us that you get the full experience of living in Chicago. Below is a breakdown of the type of activities the program will host.

Tour of Chicago
There is no better way to explore Chicago than on a double-decker tour of the city!  Start off the tour with a trip to the top of the Sears Tower—the tallest building in the US! From there, our tour will take us to all the popular destinations including Millennium Park, the Theatre District, the Art Institute, the Magnificent Mile, and the Navy Pier, just to name a few.  The tour is a roadmap to the next eight weeks of your stay here in the Windy City. Take it all in and make a list of the areas that you would like to explore more at your own leisure.
Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
"It's My Kind of Town." Decked out in your best red, black and white attire, come sail the night away on the Spirit of Chicago. Step aboard the magnificent Spirit of Chicago and enjoy a three-hour escape to the signature elegance and total entertainment experience only a true luxury cruising vessel can provide. We will set sail on a sunset dinner cruise to enjoy a night of dancing and live entertainment. The cruise line offers breathtaking views of the Chicago skyline and a magnificent fireworks show. Once the cruise returns to dock, don't let the fun stop there—make a night of it and let Chicago show you what it has to offer!
Blue Man Group
"One-hundred minutes at full throttle," claims The Guardian. "A euphoric celebration," says The Sunday Times. The Blue Man Group is a performance troupe that produces edgy and unique work. You have probably heard of them, but have you seen them perform?!? Three men wearing identical uniforms, all their visible skin painted blue—there couldn't be a simpler or more brilliant concept. The show is definitely an experience to remember with impressive music, sounds, and lights. It's an ingenious piece of art that parodies performance art. Prepare yourself for a night of laughter!

White Sox Game
Take me out to the ball game! Treat yourself to a favorite American pastime. Experience Chicago White Sox baseball up close and in person. We are going to start off this day right with a lunch on the party patio. The party starts an hour and a half before the scheduled First Pitch and lasts a half hour into the game. At the conclusion of your party, we will relocate to our reserved seats in the stadium to enjoy the game. Be sure to look out for a special announcement on the scoreboard between the second and third innings! Sox games are a guaranteed good time based on their fan base alone. You don't want to miss this!

Concert and picnic at Ravinia
For years, Chicagoans have gone to Ravinia Festival in the North Shore suburb of Highland Park to picnic and enjoy listening to music ranging from classical and jazz to folk and pop. Every Summer Ravinia opens its doors to the annual outdoor music festival. Imagine this: you're sitting under the stars and a canopy of leafy branches while listening to music and indulging in an elaborate picnic. Ravinia Festival is the oldest outdoor music festival in North America. It is lauded for presenting world-class music. What began over a century ago as an amusement park and quiet getaway spot has evolved into a summer destination for music lovers and Chicagoland's most fashionable picnic spot. So kick back and relax under the nighttime sky, and let the music ease your senses, for this is what Ravinia is all about. The train drops you off right at the park gates and picks you up shortly after the concert ends. A favorite Chicago event!
Night on the town
UoD will kick off the night at Chicago's State Restaurant. With its fun, energetic atmosphere and amazing cuisine, it is the perfect spot for a meal. Afterward, take in a show at Second City, where scores of comic geniuses were born. Stars such as Mike Myers, Tina Fey, Chris Farley, and John Belushi got their start here. An evening trip to the famous Second City Comedy Club will provide just the right mix of great food and hilarious entertainment for our final weekend together. The show is both phenomenal and entertaining. University of Dreams will be picking up most of the tab for this evening, including dinner, entrance to Second City Comedy Club, and V.I.P. space reserved in the club. Don't miss out on this opportunity to have one last hoorah with one another after a truly amazing summer.