Saturday, December 6, 2008

ASHA Convention- Chicago

Every year the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association has a convention. Each year MTSU Communication Disoders students have the option of going. This year the convention was in Chicago, IL. About 20 students in my major made the trip to Chicago. We flew out of Nashville Wednesday night and came back Sunday night. We had a great time while we were in Chicago. We stayed in the Palmer House Hilton Hotel, and my room was upgraded to an executive suite, complete with TWO bathrooms, and a nice sitting area (Our room was twice as large as the regular rooms). We also were given complimentary breakfast, unlimited drinks, complimentary appetizers, cookies, brownies and milk. It was wonderful. Well, anyway, the convention was 3 days and we went in the mornings and, for the most part, we had the afternoons/evenings to enjoy the city. While we didn't get to see all of Chicago, we had a great time, and I am really glad I went!
A view of Chicago from the back of a cab.

The hotel ceiling. It was GORGEOUS!


A protest in the streets of Chicago


Chicago lights from the 96th floor of the Hancock Building

Part of our group at the ASHA Convention.


Me and Joy

Joy and I in front of a very weird fountain

In front of the "bean" sculpture

Taking a picture in the "bean"
Skating at the park

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