Having never physically seen The Chicago School campus before, I planned to go visit the school the day after I arrived and got settled into my friend’s apartment. I inquired of my friend the best way to get there and she suggested that I buy a 3-day pass for the elevated trains (El).
Although she briefly explained how to use the ticket, doing so proved to be a challenge for me.
I was able to successfully make my way to the nearest train station, however, I could not figure out how to use my pass. After trying various ways of inserting my card into the machine, I decided it was better to ask then waste more time. Thankfully there was a CTA guide at my station, who was very helpful. He not only guided me as how to use the train pass but also handed me additional information about CTA routes.
While I was in my country, I hadn’t even thought of such small things. Well, I have come to know that every country has its own infrastructure and methods of doing things. It takes time to get use to the transition. However, if you know about the kind of difficulties one may face, it becomes easier to cope with it. And thankfully now, as I look back on this event, I can laugh.
Although she briefly explained how to use the ticket, doing so proved to be a challenge for me.
I was able to successfully make my way to the nearest train station, however, I could not figure out how to use my pass. After trying various ways of inserting my card into the machine, I decided it was better to ask then waste more time. Thankfully there was a CTA guide at my station, who was very helpful. He not only guided me as how to use the train pass but also handed me additional information about CTA routes.
While I was in my country, I hadn’t even thought of such small things. Well, I have come to know that every country has its own infrastructure and methods of doing things. It takes time to get use to the transition. However, if you know about the kind of difficulties one may face, it becomes easier to cope with it. And thankfully now, as I look back on this event, I can laugh.
