and architects, the magnitude of this metropolis would be an unrivalled opportunity to immerse yourself among some of the most inspiring and inventive contributions to contemporary and classical architecture in the U.S.


The Arts in Illinois are exceptional. Jazz and Blues arrived with a bang in the 20th century, earning Chicago the reputation of the New Orleans of the North. Ever since then, the Chicago Performing Arts scene has been pulsating with live music, emerging theatre talent and big budget Broadway style shows in the dynamic Downtown Theatre District. With an abundance of art galleries and site specific sculptures and installations, the city is also a mecca for ambitious art students or appreciators of the fine arts. This wealth of culture is of course not exclusive to Chicago, as the state of Illinois is saturated with study programmes dedicated to


art, design and performance at institutions like Eastern Illinois University, Charleston.


All four seasons are experienced in Illinois, which is a relative rarity in many of the U.S states. The Midwestern location allows for warm Springs and hot Summers, contrasted by icy Winters and agreeable Autumns -or Falls, to use an American expression- meaning that the ever changing climate exceptionally influences the surrounding landscape. Rural Illinois boasts breath-taking natural beauty and acts as a welcome breather from the bustle of the big city. Vast vistas across Lake Michigan, panoramas of immense prairies and borders with the majestic Mississippi River, make natural Illinois a great place to research or reflect.


Although largely dominated by Chicago, the state of Illinois still has plenty avenues to explore


outside of the city, as the state’s agricultural community is thriving through the cultivation of soybeans, wheat and the all-important Thanks Giving and Halloween staple, the humble pumpkin. As one of most populated cities in the U.S, after Los Angeles and New York, unsurprisingly, Illinois life tends to gravitate towards the industry, nightlife and social side of Chicago. However, the state capital of Springfield, is soaked in rich history, is the final resting place of the 16th President and First Lady and is arguably the originator of the American classic snack, The Corn Dog. So, whether it’s sport, sciences or the humanities drawing you to the awe-inspiring U.S of A, you are certain to discover a surprising array of opportunities in Illinois.


Find out more about studying in Illinois at: www.studyillinois.info


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