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.
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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.
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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
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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?
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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
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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...
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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
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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...