The University of Chicago
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Educational Quality | A+ | Faculty Accessibility | A+ |
Useful Schoolwork | A+ | Excess Competition | A+ |
Academic Success | A+ | Creativity/ Innovation | A+ |
Individual Value | A+ | University Resource Use | A |
Campus Aesthetics/ Beauty | A+ | Friendliness | A+ |
Campus Maintenance | A+ | Social Life | A- |
Surrounding City | A+ | Extra Curriculars | A- |
Safety | A- | ||
Describes the student body as: Friendly, ApproachableDescribes the faculty as: Friendly, Helpful |
Lowest Rating Social Life | A- |
Highest Rating Educational Quality | A+ |
Major: Psychology (This Major's Salary over time)
The University of Chicago is a very unique place. More so than any other university I have been to or attended, the U of C has a truly intellectual atmosphere. This atmosphere is not built upon the cut-throat competitiveness you may find at the Ivies, but upon a true love of learning that resides in the students and faculty. The professors I had as an undergraduate, were truly some of the most wonderful and helpful people I've ever known. At U of C, the faculty really cares about your opinions and thoughts. It is common to go out for coffee with profs, and just discuss your thoughts and feelings about subjects. They are more like intellectual compatriots than superiors, there to share ideas and help you along. And unlike at other universities, U of C has many wonderful TAs who are brilliant in their own right, and as good at teaching as many faculty. I enjoyed my experience so much that I have decided to attend for graduate school as well.It should be said however, that U of C is not for everyone. If you truly love to learn and desire to be immersed in a community of INTENSE intellectual rigor and a heavy work load, then go! But if your looking to party all the time, and hit up the frats every night, definitely stay away. There is a great social scene at U of C, but it's of a more personal nature. People tend to sit around at the local pubs or in their rooms, have a few drinks, and discuss philosphy or politics. It's stimulating in a non-arrogant way. There are a few frats, but only about 4 or 5, and they are much more low key than at many other schools. If this type of social interaction is your thing, then this is the perfect school for you! And the campus, with it's gothic buildings, is awe-inspiring. I cannot imagine another university being comparable to the University of Chicago.