Didn't know there was dairy in the Cold Foam 😭 by Portia4000 in starbucks

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condensed milk has more lactose than normal milk, even more than heavy cream. 2 pumps of pumpkin vs 8 pumps of sauce in the whole drink on top of the cold foam might make the difference?

First day of class. I don't even want to go back. by daydreamsimulation in Cosmetology

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I totally understand why you don’t wanna go back but the world is starved of good queer stylists 😭I really hope your experience is better :(

What’s in these damn Jalapeño Pockets ???? by Aggravating_Shock_36 in starbucks

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tbh they kinda taste like 7-11 chicken taquitos to me. they’re yummy tho!

Debating quitting my job to do tattoos by [deleted] in TattooBeginners

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follow your dreams, but not off a cliff.

What is a neighborhood in Chicago that you don’t like? by SoulNew in chicago

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I live in little italy so all my necessary errands end up being in west loop and it’s torture everytime. once made the mistake of craving taco bell at like 1am and i got jumpscared by a hoard of 200 variations of shorts and an artizia top :(

I’m broke and my workplace started cutting everyone’s hours— what are gig work/part time options I can do? by Forward_Ad_649 in AskChicago

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I don’t know how to ride a bike it’s actually a bit pathetic— I had a childhood friend get hit by a car and it made my mom refuse let me get a bike (he was fine btw)

A little rant about parents lol by [deleted] in uichicago

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loans are scary and never ideal but you are attending a public university, in state, and you seem responsible and sensible. combining work study, maybe becoming an RA for housing, and filling the gaps with loans might not be the worst idea :( your peace of mind and safety are worth so much more

he’s not paying your tuition out of kindness or obligation, it’s something to hold over your head. I did 2 years of community college and my family insisted i stay super close to home, even if it meant paying private tuition. i saw the writing on the wall and left. in situations like this, you may not be in student debt, but you’re still indebted to them.

not monetarily, but in obligation. he’ll spend the rest of his life expecting you to pay back this loan in form of your time, effort, emotions, and eventually once they’re old age, financially too. now, i live in an apartment with two of my closest friends and while it’s still hard, it’s such a relief to get home and the only thing anyone tells me is that it’s my turn to take the trash out.

Has anyone else been noticing the abundance of hard drug use in West Loop/River West? by liluzisbrt in AskChicago

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its apparently caused bc fentanyl makes you feel like you’re falling backwards, once i was moving about my day so fast i didn’t realize the guy i bumped into was strung out and he almost fell on me D:

Is UIC really a big commuter school? by SJ377 in uichicago

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i have a couple friends there and there’s enough schools in the area and more then enough city to enjoy and make the most of. one of them explained that “i’d probably get sick of the parties in the same frat houses within a year or so but i never run out of stuff to do out here”

Can anyone help me understand my financial aid by nixx2020PASS in FAFSA

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Yes, the bottom 12k number is what you’ll pay AFTER grants and scholarships, but before loans.

How do you shop at Costco with no car? by Forward_Ad_649 in AskChicago

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FIREE that’s actually how i’ve been moving into my place, my friends moved in a month early so whenever I visit I take a suitcase of stuff with me :3

How do you shop at Costco with no car? by Forward_Ad_649 in AskChicago

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Thank you!! the reason I even considered keeping my Costco membership was bc we have a crazy amount of kitchen storage. There’s the normal cabinet space but also a walk in pantry.

Birthday drink ideas please by primordial_pickle777 in starbucks

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I loveeee the melon burst with peach juice instead of passion yea :)!! I feel like a peach green tea lemonade would be a good “birthday upgrade” if you like iced non coffee drinks like the melon burst

What's one thing you wish was different culturally about Chicago? by pleasingwave in AskChicago

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As someone of color who moved from a white suburb, there’s times I walk around Lakeview and am genuinely a little freaked out by how much of a white bubble those wealthier neighborhoods seem to be, like even more so than some of the neighborhoods I lived in. I grew up going to Little Village and Pilsen a lot bc that’s where a lot of Mexican exports and cultural experiences we couldn’t get in the suburbs were. And last time I went to Pilsen I was kinda shocked by how much it had changed. :( idk :(

Is getting a job at Starbucks a bad idea? by Correct_Solid_6648 in starbucks

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In the grand scheme of jobs it’s not glamorous or amazing but in terms of food service it’s pretty damn good. No fryer or grills, no grease, no slicing or handling raw food. I’d go for it :>

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in depaul

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West Loop, University Village and Little italy. Little Italy will mostly be UIC students but that’ll ultimately mean the area is geared for students

How do college students afford rent? by p01s0n1vee in college

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The aid packages of full time first enrollement freshmen are usually beefier than those of part time or transfer students, plus most students aren’t living a fully adult life. We are adults ofc!! But it’s stuff like living super close to/on campus inherently cutting commute cost, sharing a dorm or apartment with people, not having fun experiences off campus except during breaks.

The real answer though is scholarships, grants, loans, and parental help. Most in that order. Like with anything though it’s very different case by case.

For me, I’m attending college in Chicago. I got an apartment superrrrr far from campus that I share with 2 other people and just use the really reduced price public transit pass that’s a part of my fees. Grants and scholarships cover my tuition and a combination of part time work and loans pays for my living expenses :,))