1. Lord Stanley.

2. Navy Pier brings you back to your childhood.

3. Festivals: You can go to your school's fest or Lollapalooza. You choose.

4. Nightlife could mean bars, but it could also mean theater, food festivals, concerts, improv shows, or late-night runs to your favorite Mexican restaurant.

5. North Avenue, where celebrities perform on a boat in the middle of the beach.

6. Deep Dish 'Za is the solution to every problem.

7. Opportunities: Intern for the Chicago Bears? Sure! Chicago gives great career opportunities to college students, so be prepared.

8. The skyline never gets old.

Let's be honest: You will never get bored in this city. And you can go practically anywhere without having a car. What? While the hustle and bustle of the city can be somewhat intimidating, the controlled chaos of it all is what pushes people out of their comfort zones and toward a newer, better, improved version of themselves.

If you love sports, make your way to WrigleyVille for a Cubs Game during the day or head to the Bulls game to hang out with Benny the Bull. And like I said above, Lord Stanley is back!

Not a sports fan? Catch an improv show or watch one of your favorite shows on Broadway! Chicago is full of opportunities for anyone interested in fine arts and theater.

Love to relax? Go to the beach and catch up with your favorite book. With countless coffee shops and cafés downtown, relaxation is just a few L stops away. There's nothing like grabbing a caramel macchiato and people-watching on a Saturday morning in the city.

Feeling like a tourist? You can never go wrong with the Bean and Navy Pier. Both have huge Instagram potential! Into animals? Lincoln Park Zoo is free to the public and puts on a fabulous light show during the holidays. In the winter, ice skating at Maggie Daley Park or Millennium Park is sure to get you in the holiday spirit. Not to mention a walk down The Magnificent Mile with hot cocoa in hand while listening to Christmas carols is the perfect setting for Christmas shopping!

Still not convinced? Make sure you keep a calendar of all the events going on, like Lollapalooza or the Taste of Chicago. You can never go wrong with a day in the city, let alone an entire four years that could turn into a lifetime. Chicago is a city unlike any other. The people, the cuisine, the opportunity, Chicago has unlimited possibilities for you!

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