The University of Chicago

Date: Jun 07 2004
Major: History/Histories (art history/etc.) (This Major's Salary over time)
My four years at the University of Chicago were, on the whole, the most difficult of my life. I would not, however, have had it any other way. I was very intellectual during those years and doubt I would have fit in anywhere else.

I made a small group of friends, moved way off campus in May of my freshman year, and began living an independent life. I knew several other undergrads who did the same. The atmosphere of Hyde park can be stifling and leaving it every day was quite wonderful.

On the whole, my courses (including those in the core) were taught by professors rather than grad students. The notable exceptions were my calculus classes. Two of the grad students I had spoke little English and barely tried to hide their disdain for our limited love and understanding of the subject.

These days, I'm still working in my chosen field. I've worked with at least half a dozen other U of C grads and have gotten breaks due to this.