Day 15 Free Day Chicago

On day 15, the students had their second free day of the trip meaning that they could do whatever their little hearts desired. Most students did the touristy things like visiting the many parks downtown Chicago has to offer as well as the well-known museums. In addition to just visiting, some students felt the urge to help themselves understand their touristy destinations by quickly sketching them in their sketchbooks, which will later be graded by the professors at the end of the semester.

(Austin Javallera)

(Tim Buescher)

Some of the students got a chance to visit family in the city.  Josh Haines visited his dad and brother, skateboarded around in the city and grabbed a slice of pizza to eat at Bacci Pizzeria just a few blocks away from the Hostel Savanna students stayed in. One slice was enough to feed two people, and left everyone with a food baby.

(Josh Haines)

A group of students including Jordan G., Blake A., Amanda H., Jim D., Eric C., Chad E., Amy L., Chris H., Morgan H., went to China Town to mingle amongst the sordid masses. What a great way to spend a day immersed in another culture.