<p>opposite cobb hall, there's this circular thing. stand in the middle of the circle and say something - your words echo off the building and produce quite a cool effect. </p>
<p>i second the above posters, the seminary coop is an amazing bookstore and a reader's paradise. the oriental institute is neat too.i don't have any other specific recommendations, but i suggest you just wander around the quads and see if chicago feels like home.</p>