November 2011
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UChiNOMgo →
What are you having for lunch today? Food trucks in Hyde Park are where Maroons go to NOM, and if you don’t believe me, follow one. 
Oct 31st
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Jersey Shore at the University of Chicago →
As was pointed out several times at this conference, “Jersey Shore” is one of the most reflexive and self-referential shows on television, and its participants among the most self-aware.
Oct 31st
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Oct 30th
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Oct 29th
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“At UChicago there’s a genuine excitement for learning just for...”
– Dhruv Hemmady, Class of 2012, Economics with Cinema and Media Studies Minor
Oct 29th
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Oct 28th
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amelia9009 asked: What would you recommend to help with the inevitable stress/fear that will come between submitting EA applications and finding out the decisions?
Oct 28th
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What are you a nerd about?
One day I went around the office asking students and admissions counselors “What are you a nerd about?” This is one of the replies.  Political science! Especially quantitative mathematical models in political science.  Josh L., class of 2012
Oct 28th
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Oct 27th
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Phoenix Tips #4: DON'T FREAK OUT! →
Some loving tips for EA applicants regarding frequently asked questions that have been coming in to our office. Lots of great info here; the gist: don’t freak out. Go eat a cookie. Finish your application before Nov. 1. Continue not freaking out. 
Oct 27th
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Seven new members inducted into Hall of Fame →
A new class of seven athletes from six different sports were inducted on Friday night, joining a short list of other athletes and coaches. 
Oct 26th
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shruthig asked: Hello! What are some campus traditions and customs besides the naked run and the infamous scavenger hunt? Btw, I think this tumblr is one of the best I follow, not only because UChicago itself is the epitome of awesomeness, but also because you post up pictures of cats <3 Thanks!
Oct 24th
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smilenoelle-deactivated20121220 asked: I'm putting in my application for early action this weekend (just putting the finishing touches on my essays). And I was wondering how long approximately from the November 1st deadline I will hear back from UChicago.. I know the website says Mid-December, and I know you probably can't give me an exact date. But is it two or three weeks? I'm just really anxious, since UChicago is my...
Oct 24th
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ProTip: Rain and the Windy City
Your umbrella will probably get turned inside out by random winds. Either buy a nice sturdy one (not the ones on discount at WalMart) or just get a raincoat with a hood. AND RAINBOOTS. THE BEST PART OF GOING TO COLLEGE IS GETTING FUN RAINBOOTS. Jacqueline T., class of 2012
Oct 23rd
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Tips n Tricks
The tunnels in the bottom of Max Palevsky are amazing… fyuchicago: Some things you may not know about UChicago: You can use the elevator in Cobb to get to the higher numbered floors in Gates-Blake. It’s a little janky and you have to go through a fire exit, but this seriously made my 8AM Math tutorials on the 5th floor of GB so much better. You can use the tunnels in any of the Max...
Oct 23rd
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