The University of Chicago accepts application for housing at the International house during each of the four academic quarters of the year. The admission is a selective process that gives equal opportunities for all students without distinguishing their origin and race.

The applicants have to pay a fixed amount of fee before applying and after if you get admission you may have to sign an agreement before occupying the house. The minimum age to apply is 18 and all the students and affiliates of University of Chicago and other educational institutions in Chicago are eligible.

http://ihouse.uchicago.edu/residency/residency_prospective.shtml

If you are looking for a wonderful shopping experience in Downtown Chicago, IL then you might want to take a look at Atrium Mall.

- This shopping mall comes with 40 shops, eateries and service businesses

- You can even purchase gift certificates and cards in different denomination and use them to purchase gifts for your loved ones

- In addition to this, the mall also offers The Great State Fare Card that can save customers 10% every time they eat in the restaurants and eateries that accept such cards

- Customers can even avail for Wednesday discounts and receive 10% off on any purchases

http://www.labelscar.com/illinois/the-malls-of-downtown-chicago