2013 SW exchange program: Wows of Chicago! Here we are, the windy city! [part1]

from Aug6 to Aug 7, we were in the bliss of knowing the big city in Illinois, Chicago.

By the accompany of Professor Mary, we got up early so as to catch some time
to appreciate that bustle city.

We met Professor Christine at the agency where her mom is the director-

The Catholic Youth Ministry Center

This is the after-school propram offered to the CPS(Chicago Public School)

in an attempt to provide guidance in various aspects

serving from 11 to 19

and it's right across the Morgan Park High School!(easy accessibility for studetns!)

though it's a very old house, the staff are devoted to make the house more

attractive to students so that they can constantly come here and receive services.

and the painting work allows some students earn extra money for helping out

in school break,

they would work on different projects, such as writting thank-you card in teacher

appreciation month, or being volunteers in other agencies

with bonds wtih positive values,

they are less likely to go astray.

(since almost 95% of the students come from low-income families

also, issues like single family, violence are all prominenet in this area.

it's necessary to create a safe place to talk, to rest, and to learn)

taking picture with lovely Peggy!

head to UC

combined wtih ancient beauty and modern architecture

green campus

main quad with good view

after a short glimpse of President Obama's residence,
we went to have gret Chicago style lunch!
stuffed pizza @ Giordano's
super full, extraordinary yummy (either salad or parmesan french fries is heavenly)
and we stopped by the Youth Program in Chicago
had a great time in talking with our MSW students
she's happily busy and done a wonderful job!

Then................

Hull House!!!
(located in UIC)