The University of Chicago

Date: Dec 17 2002
Major: Other (This Major's Salary over time)
Honestly, the UofC has definetely shaped and molded me into who I am today. When I came in, I didnt know that there was such a field as statistics. I came in as a typical going-to-medical-school student. Since there was no pre-med degree, a student could concentrate in other fields and still take the courses needed for medical school. I thought that was cool.

I decided to concentrate in Statistics (Thought I was good in math -found out I wasn't that good and thus selected stats) and did a couple of internships that were provided by the College during the summers . The concentration and especially the internships helped me out in obtaining a job right after college when I decided that I was not going directly to medical school.

There are down-sides to the UofC. The UofC lives up to its name where it is the "Life of the Mind". It is a primarily theoretical school with rigorious courses. If you thought you were a big fish in your H.S., you'll be a small fish in a large pond at UofC. At times, you may feel inferior (read: dumb) in comparision to your collegues, but dont worry because once you graduate and return to the real world, you'll feel "smart" as ever.

If your a H.S. student looking at UofC, ask yourself: Are you looking for a real challenge? Are you looking for a rigorious academic institution that will test your mental capabalities and tax you emotionally? If so, then UofC is the place to be. If not . . .there are other fine institutions for you.

If your a UofC student wondering that you made a mistake in choosing UofC, I say hang in there. Look at interships and other programs that will help you get a good 1st job once you escape UofC.