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    • CommentAuthorpops451
    • CommentTimeNov 23rd 2007
     
    Hey guys,
    Just wondernig has anyone been before and do they have any advice, is it worth it, where to live, work etc??
    • CommentAuthor-J107-
    • CommentTimeDec 7th 2007
     
    I did it last year and am planning on going back. You will work your ass off
    • CommentAuthorucdstudent
    • CommentTimeDec 25th 2007
     
    why do you say that you will work your ass off? is there many jobs available, and also do many J1ers go there? Obviously its not going to be as busy as the likes of San D.
    • CommentAuthorDaz
    • CommentTimeJan 6th 2008
     
    Hi guys, going to Chicago in 2008 as well and just like the others i'm looking for advice on where to go and where to look for jobs?? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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    hello,
    spent summer 07 in Chicago. amazing place! look for jobs in Navy Pier, and all restaurants etc that you walk by. There will be loads of signs in shop windows. Start looking for accomadation early tho!
    • CommentAuthorucdstudent
    • CommentTimeJan 15th 2008
     
    where did you get your accomodation, is there problems with having parties and stuff in the houses/apartments?
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    hi planning on going to chicago for summer 2008 from about may but having a hard time finding good websites to find jobs/accomodation, any1 know of anything that would help us??? it would be much appreciated ;)
    • CommentAuthorzephyrjk
    • CommentTimeJan 20th 2008
     
    woo chicago 2008!! haha cant wait for it if anyone can hook me up wit accomadation contacts let me kno, also wots the deal wit watersports there ... anyone? Man i cant wait to get back to the states!
    • CommentAuthorJone08
    • CommentTimeJan 21st 2008
     
    Im looking for the same kind of info! Heading to chicago end of may and theres going to be around 6 of us. Last J1 was to maui which was amazing but ive heard fantastic stuff about chicago...if anyone has advice and tips tell us!!
    • CommentAuthorucdstudent
    • CommentTimeJan 21st 2008
     
    there is a gang of us going too. From what Ive heard everybody who goes on a J1 over there gets their houses/apartments in and around wrigley and lincon park area. Its near the cubs ground and also is mostly a student area with loads clubs and pubs. Should be a good crowd going over this year, cant wait.
    • CommentAuthorPetermc
    • CommentTimeJan 21st 2008
     
    Hi, I lived in Chicago last year for the summer, it's unreal, need any info on Jobs or accomodation give me shout on mcveighp@gmail.com or http://www.bebo.com/Profile.jsp?MemberId=287040560
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    where is every1 from??
    • CommentAuthorucdstudent
    • CommentTimeJan 24th 2008
     
    im from dublin anyway. is every1 going to be staying in and around wrigley park?
    • CommentAuthorfarrellio
    • CommentTimeFeb 5th 2008
     
    hey heading chicago this summer, any tips on best way to get jobs? whats the story with IDs etc?
    • CommentAuthorbohsfem
    • CommentTimeFeb 9th 2008
     
    hey
    i spent last summer in Chicago and it was unreal. headin back there again this summer! best place for jobs is navy pier, good buzz round the place too and the tips for waitressing is unbelievable. i lived in lincoln park. i definitely wanna get a place round there again, loads of good clubs and bars and close to the beach aswell. its hard enough finding accommodation round there. i was lucky gettin it last year.look on the internet anyway around march/april wen all the summer accommodation is starting to be posted up..
    anyone need to know anything else, no problem...
    • CommentAuthorfarrellio
    • CommentTimeFeb 14th 2008
     
    oh right cheers for that. where did you find your acommodation on the internet last year?
    • CommentAuthorbohsfem
    • CommentTimeMar 24th 2008
     
    sorry , ya i found it on craigslist - sublets/temporary... best areas are lincoln park, wrigleyville, gold coast.. keep northside anyway!!!
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    hey, i'm thinkin bout headin off to chicago or huntington beach for the summer, really don't no what to do and i no it's gettin late. anyone got any advice for me?? anyone know which is better?? what's the lake like in chicago, is it like a beach at all?? so confused, need help, anyone????
    • CommentAuthorJ1 Forum
    • CommentTime2 minutes ago