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This week we are joined by special guest Ryan Valdez. Ryan is a STEM career and academic mentor who advises students on development strategies for their future employment and the university application process. He is a graduate of Texas A&amp;M University, and after graduation pursued his Masters at Yale University and his Ph.D in Environmental Science &amp; Policy from the nearby George Mason University. He has since assumed the title of Director of Conservation Science &amp; Policy at the National Parks Conservation Association. Regularly he engages students in conversations on topics of conservation, science and policy. Envision scholars will be able to share in that experience this summer at our Global Young Leaders Conference in Washington, DC.

This week we are joined by special guest Ryan Valdez. Ryan is a STEM career and academic mentor who advises students on development strategies for their future employment and the university application process. He is a graduate of Texas A&amp;M University, and after graduation pursued his Masters at Yale University and his Ph.D in Environmental Science &amp; Policy from the nearby George Mason University. He has since assumed the title of Director of Conservation Science &amp; Policy at the National Parks Conservation Association. Regularly he engages students in conversations on topics of conservation, science and policy. Envision scholars will be able to share in that experience this summer at our Global Young Leaders Conference in Washington, DC.

Behind the Biography: Ryan Valdez

Last summer, mine and Sofia’s friend, Ryan, moved to the Windy City. Back in April 2019, I helped Ryan go apartment shopping in downtown and we got to explore to some really awesome places before he moved there. Since then, Sofia has visited Chicago and Ryan got to show her around to some of the best night life and bars. We were happy to hop on a call with Ry to ask him about his experiences, reminisce, and get his insight on how to survive Chicago on a budget. Here are so of his top places to go: RestaurantsCasual DiningPortillos:https://www.portillos.com Imperial Lamian:https://imperial-lamian.com Ramen Takeya fulton market:http://www.ramentakeya.com/menu Cafe Ba-ba Reeba:https://www.cafebabareeba.com Au Cheval:auchevaldiner.com/ Best Day Time ActivitiesDepends on season:Options:https://www.choosechicago.com/things-to-do/ Summer: (cubs games, "beaches", shops, Divvy bike, parks, rooftop bars)Fall/Winter: (weather is brutal so limited options - Bulls game, second city, ice skating at McCormick or Maggie Daley) Best Night Time Activities:Concerts and Bars (Lincoln Park, Old Town, West Loop, River North) Coolest buildings in Chicago: Hancock, Water Tower for shopping, Willis Tower BarsWrigleyville: https://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/ct-wrigley-bars-each-and-every-one-htmlstory.html Sluggers:http://www.sluggersbar.com Point and Feather:https://www.pointandfeatherchicago.com Three Dots and a Dash (basement bar):https://www.threedotschicago.com What to Wear in Each SeasonFall: Light JacketWinter: Layer up, puffy coats, gloves, hats, be creativeSummer: Shorts, tees, tanks, anything goes When is the best time to visit Chicago?Ryan said: Summertime CHI is the best! - everyone is out &amp; about, perfect weather, most things to do during this time Best places for Music and Theatre: CIBC Theatre:https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/theatre/cibc-theatre/ House of Blueshttps://www.houseofblues.com/chicago How To Stay Safe in the CityRyan said: not as scary as one might think - just be aware of you surroundings and try to have a buddy when you go out/walk through neighborhoods.

Last summer, mine and Sofia’s friend, Ryan, moved to the Windy City. Back in April 2019, I helped Ryan go apartment shopping in downtown and we got to explore to some really awesome places before he moved there. Since then, Sofia has visited Chicago and Ryan got to show her around to some of the best night life and bars. We were happy to hop on a call with Ry to ask him about his experiences, reminisce, and get his insight on how to survive Chicago on a budget. Here are so of his top places to go: RestaurantsCasual DiningPortillos:<a href="https://www.portillos.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.portillos.com</a> Imperial Lamian:<a href="https://imperial-lamian.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://imperial-lamian.com</a> Ramen Takeya fulton market:<a href="http://www.ramentakeya.com/menu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ramentakeya.com/menu</a> Cafe Ba-ba Reeba:<a href="https://www.cafebabareeba.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cafebabareeba.com</a> Au Cheval:<a href="http://auchevaldiner.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">auchevaldiner.com/</a> Best Day Time ActivitiesDepends on season:Options:<a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/things-to-do/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.choosechicago.com/things-to-do/</a> Summer: (cubs games, "beaches", shops, Divvy bike, parks, rooftop bars) Fall/Winter: (weather is brutal so limited options - Bulls game, second city, ice skating at McCormick or Maggie Daley) Best Night Time Activities:Concerts and Bars (Lincoln Park, Old Town, West Loop, River North) Coolest buildings in Chicago: Hancock, Water Tower for shopping, Willis Tower BarsWrigleyville: <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/ct-wrigley-bars-each-and-every-one-htmlstory.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/ct-wrigley-bars-each-and-every-one-htmlstory.html</a> Sluggers:<a href="http://www.sluggersbar.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.sluggersbar.com</a> Point and Feather:<a href="https://www.pointandfeatherchicago.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pointandfeatherchicago.com</a> Three Dots and a Dash (basement bar):<a href="https://www.threedotschicago.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.threedotschicago.com</a> What to Wear in Each SeasonFall: Light JacketWinter: Layer up, puffy coats, gloves, hats, be creativeSummer: Shorts, tees, tanks, anything goes When is the best time to visit Chicago?Ryan said: Summertime CHI is the best! - everyone is out &amp; about, perfect weather, most things to do during this time Best places for Music and Theatre: CIBC Theatre:<a href="https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/theatre/cibc-theatre/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.broadwayinchicago.com/theatre/cibc-theatre/</a> House of Blues<a href="https://www.houseofblues.com/chicago" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.houseofblues.com/chicago</a> How To Stay Safe in the CityRyan said: not as scary as one might think - just be aware of you surroundings and try to have a buddy when you go out/walk through neighborhoods.

All Things Chicago: Hot Spots with Ryan Valdez