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Chicago Term

Life, Work and Culture in the Second City

Learn what it is like living and working in Chicago.

Chicago is the third largest city in the United States and largest not located on either coast. It is a vibrant, diverse, multicultural city at the forefront of American art, culture, business, and society. Together, Knox students and faculty will spend three and a half weeks immersed in the life, work, and culture of Chicago, experiencing and sharing what life and work is like in the city.

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Internships

Students will have a small internship tailored to their interests throughout the program in order to develop a sense of what working in a large cosmopolitan city is like.

Recent Internships

These are internships student had during the latest Chicago Term. Internships are tailored to each student, as well as make sure to reflect the ideals and values of a Knox education.

  • Alderwoman Marie Hadden
  • Contemporary Farmer
  • DePaul Prison Research
  • Latitude Chicago
  • McGuireWoods Consulting
  • Prescott School
  • Women and Children First Bookstore
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Chicago Culture

Students will spend time exploring the various cultural activities that help to understand the history, social fabric, and future of Chicago. Students explore neighborhoods, historical and cultural institutions, and participate in community events throughout the city.

The course challenges students to discover what life is like in a multicultural city from different perspectives and different heritages.

Students will leave the program with invaluable experience in an internship tied to their academic pursuits, but also with a deeper sense of the rich cultural tapestry of Chicago and how the city enhances our shared experience in the world.