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The University of Chicago is a unique place, and you won’t find a common opinion about the school. Some people will say it’s too nerdy. Others will say people are pessimistic. And even others will claim that they didn’t have access to the city of Chicago. The truth is the school is what you make of it. The academics are challenging—there is no way you can coast through; however, they’re also manageable. You will definitely meet great and interesting people in your classes. You can also develop fantastic relationships with professors that you’ll still have in 20 years. You will learn more than you ever thought possible, and just the process of discovering a new way to think will have a lifelong impact.

At U of C, there is an opportunity to be social on so many different levels. You can get involved in a new organization or try Greek life. While there might not be a raging party going on every night, that doesn’t mean you need to stay holed up in your room, pouring over calculus problems. There is enough of a party scene if you’re willing to take risks and try hanging out with different people. If you don’t have anything to do on campus on a Friday night, you still have the entire city of Chicago at your disposal. With so many events going on downtown, it’s impossible to be bored. If you don’t learn to use public transportation, you will feel a little stuck in Hyde Park. However, once you get your feet wet and experience your first CTA train, you’ll never fear public transportation again. Most people come out of this school looking back at Hull Gate and thinking, “It was worth it.” You’ll have your ups and downs. There will be nights you throw a textbook across the room or go through an entire pint of Ben & Jerry’s. However, in the end, this place is special.

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Computers at University of Chicago

blochsphere

Mathematics '15

3.5

B

Okay Printers

Regenstein and Crerar Libraries have plenty of computers, mostly new, though they can get crowded during finals. Cheapish printers are convenient, and you can even print online from your own computer (but this is sometimes down). WiFi is spotty but workable, and most everyone does use laptops (although classes don't really seem to need them).

Apr 24, 2012

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Inside Scoop at University of Chicago

HarvMJ2013

Philosophy Studies '13

4.2

A-

Creating Fun

The university has a reputation of being too difficult to maintain a social life, but that is not the case at all. It is a rigorous academic institution with a somewhat accelerated schedule due to the quarter system, but there are many opportunities to get involved in campus life through student organizations, community service, and the activities that students come up with themselves to spice things up. One of the things that has really caught on is the school wide game/contest scene. It borrows on the structure of one of the hallmark traditions called "Scav", which is a dorm-team scavenger hunt where you make the things on "the list". These other games like Assassins and Humans vs. Zombies organized by students make things interesting on the quad and in the dorms.

Apr 22, 2012

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Transportation at University of Chicago

HarvMJ2013

Philosophy Studies '13

3.8

B+

Getting Here and There

On campus there are a few bus routes that ride around the university community every 20 minutes during the day. Then at night there are shuttles that run routes to the north east and south of campus. There is also a service for people to use during the late night which you can call for pick-up. The campus is small enough though that you can get to anywhere from the perimeter within 20 minutes.

Apr 22, 2012

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