University of Chicago
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University of Chicago financial aid
- Average grant $41,096
- Average pell grant $4,517
- Average total loans $12,086
- Average federal loans $5,190
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UChicago is known for the motto "where fun goes to die", but that is not exactly a negative thing. It just means that students are hyperfocused on academics. If you are that student then this is the place for you.
Sadly I started in the midst of the pandemic and I didn't get to experience most of the traditions that UChicago is known for.
3.0
I am currently a first-year here at the college. It may be known that UChicago focuses on being different or "quirky" during their application process, and I can attest that this trait makes sense as the school itself does things quite differently than most. There are always things that can be said about a school to improve but overall, I am satisfied with my decision to enroll at the university. However, I always encourage to research a school's history and the values they stand on.
Woodlawn, the dorm I currently live in is far from terrible, but also far from wonderful. The walls are thin and I really wasn't thrilled about the concrete. Make sure to bring extra light sources as well!
4.0
UChicago does a lot to make people feel included. There are countless clubs and organizations that people can get involved with. The range of potential classes and majors to take also makes it easy to tailor your academic experience.
Some students can be incredibly stuck-up and feel a superiority complex over attending the school. Not every teacher is competent or invested in your success. It can be very cutthroat.
4.0
The education at the University of Chicago is challenging but in a way that is doable.
There's a lot of work, so it's best to learn time management.
3.0
The rigor of the academics.
Lack of social life.
5.0
The academics at UChicago are extremely difficult, but due to this fact, the students that go there come out tougher, smarter, and able to persevere through the hardest challenges. The community that you can find here with your peers is excellent, and the members of staff are similarly great. Included among the professors are Nobel Prize winners and nominees, and other experts in their fields.
The tuition at UChicago is exorbitant, which you should beware of. Additionally, the campus is quite large, expect to walk at least a mile a day. Some people complain about the food, but I personally didn't dislike it.