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With that May 1 deadline many other high school seniors are stressing out, trying to figure out where to go to, what to do, I'm happy to say that I no longer count myself in that group. Although I have not yet mailed in my acceptance card, I have made a decision.
Hellloo UChicago!
(Disclaimer, if you are from Northwestern please skip the following paragraph)
The past two days I went on campus visits to Northwestern and UChicago. Northwestern… meh, I guess I could fit in, however it didn’t feel like an exceptional place. Going to orientations where the Dean of the College begs at you (for an hour) to not judge the place because it is sleeting in April, listening to students describe the messed up social circles, and finding out the Integrated Science Program + Engineering will take 5 years is a biit of a turnoff
Uchicago was a different story.
I was able to go in an overnight stay. Of course, I picked a horrible time to go. It was a Monday and people wanted to get work done, midterms were coming up so the name of the game was to pull all nighters studying for things. Most of the time I just sat around, listening to an audiobook while people around me were discussing their policy papers.
But I really enjoyed it. Although people worked insane hard, that’s something I’m expecting it in college. Sure people may be a little weird, but normal people are boring. In addition I stayed over at the Woodward House, and everyone were really nice and accommodating. Of course, there's always the chance that people will get mugged, and as I was playing pool at the Hallow Grounds one of my hosts was freaking out about her backpack getting swiped, but hey, I've gotten lots of things stolen at my high school, and I can always stay inside.
It was all very... pleasant. Sure the work will be hard, but I've already tasted that with summer camp at PROMYS. College doesn't seem that far away anymore.
I'm just wondering TLer’s go/willgo/went to UChicago? I’d love to hear what you guys think.
 
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Get out while you still can.
(welcome to the level of hell Dante forgot)
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On April 20 2011 11:38 Milkis wrote:
Get out while you still can.
(welcome to the level of hell Dante forgot)
I'm fully prepared to hate the place every waking moment once I actually get there. However I'm hanging on this the small hope that I'll be able to live through it.
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On April 20 2011 11:41 LSB wrote:Show nested quote +On April 20 2011 11:38 Milkis wrote:
Get out while you still can.
(welcome to the level of hell Dante forgot) I'm fully prepared to hate the place every waking moment once I actually get there. However I'm hanging on this the small hope that I'll be able to live through it.
Haha, well it's actually not as bad as people make it out to be. But then, that also depends on your concentration and what you want to do with what you learn out of this place.
If you were here over the weekend please don't take as a natural part of Chicago weather. It will be grey. Very very grey all year round :O
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On April 20 2011 11:43 Milkis wrote:Show nested quote +On April 20 2011 11:41 LSB wrote:On April 20 2011 11:38 Milkis wrote:
Get out while you still can.
(welcome to the level of hell Dante forgot) I'm fully prepared to hate the place every waking moment once I actually get there. However I'm hanging on this the small hope that I'll be able to live through it. Haha, well it's actually not as bad as people make it out to be. But then, that also depends on your concentration and what you want to do with what you learn out of this place. If you were here over the weekend please don't take as a natural part of Chicago weather. It will be grey. Very very grey all year round :O
Well, I did hear a lot of horror stories about economics, but I actually enjoy do math so does that make me insane enough to fit in?
Didn't come down for the weekend, just the dreary Monday and Tuesday. (Got drenched this morning from walking to and from classes). And what's up with everyone whining about the Chicago weather? I thought it was a pleasant change.
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Caller goes to UChic if I remember right.
Stay away.
Far, far away.
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Well, I did hear a lot of horror stories about economics, but I actually enjoy do math so does that make me insane enough to fit in?
Economics isn't that bad -- it's just people who are bad at math or really bad at intuitive understanding whining.
And it depends on what kind of math you like and what kind courses you take that will decide how you fit into it :3
Oh, so you were here yesterday and today. I can't believe you thought it was a pleasant change though -- but that's probably cause you haven't lived in the weather for four years. The workload doesn't make anyone happier either, only the other way around :O
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On April 20 2011 11:49 Kaal wrote:
Caller goes to UChic if I remember right.
Stay away.
Far, far away.
Caller goes? :D Good rep for the school in my eye already.
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On April 20 2011 11:49 Kaal wrote:
Caller goes to UChic if I remember right.
Stay away.
Far, far away.
Caller actually is never around cause iirc he just holes himself up in wherever he lives. I've only ran into him on some random econ elective class actually and he didn't seem to like talking to others very much.
So he won't really affect you :O
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On April 20 2011 11:51 Milkis wrote:Show nested quote +Well, I did hear a lot of horror stories about economics, but I actually enjoy do math so does that make me insane enough to fit in? Economics isn't that bad -- it's just people who are bad at math or really bad at intuitive understanding whining. And it depends on what kind of math you like and what kind courses you take that will decide how you fit into it :3
Sounds pretty nice. Have you heard much about the Major in Math with a Specialization in Economics? That sounds really interesting to me.
Oh, so you were here yesterday and today. I can't believe you thought it was a pleasant change though -- but that's probably cause you haven't lived in the weather for four years. The workload doesn't make anyone happier either, only the other way around :O
I live in Iowa, it isn't that much different (maybe a little less windy because we don't have lake michigan), but I just got sleeted on Saturday as I was trying to get into the school so nbd
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Sounds pretty nice. Have you heard much about the Major in Math with a Specialization in Economics? That sounds really interesting to me.
Bunch of my friends are in it, I did most of the coursework for it except I didn't feel like doing a bit more math. What do you want to know about it?
I live in Iowa, it isn't that much different (maybe a little less windy because we don't have lake michigan), but I just got sleeted on Saturday as I was trying to get into the school so nbd
Just dont regret your decision when you come and live here~~~
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protip: Pick the easiest program/school so you have time to pursue your dreams of becoming a starcraft progamer. Try to get on a quiet study floor if you live in residence, so people won't bug you while you game.
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On April 20 2011 11:56 Milkis wrote:Show nested quote +Sounds pretty nice. Have you heard much about the Major in Math with a Specialization in Economics? That sounds really interesting to me. Bunch of my friends are in it, I did most of the coursework for it except I didn't feel like doing a bit more math. What do you want to know about it?
Courseworkwise, what's the main differences between it and a straight up Economics Major? It sounds like it just is a Math major with an Economics Minor.
How are the job opportunities for it compared to Economics? Would it be about the same for getting financial internships/offers? Say I wanted to go work in the financial industry, would I be put at a disadvantage over Economic majors?
On April 20 2011 12:01 ThE_OsToJiY wrote:
protip: Pick the easiest program/school so you have time to pursue your dreams of becoming a starcraft progamer. Try to get on a quiet study floor if you live in residence, so people won't bug you while you game.
I think I failed on the first step
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Courseworkwise, what's the main differences between it and a straight up Economics Major? It sounds like it just is a Math major with an Economics Minor.
Honestly? The difference is that you take a little more math. I've seen people take that major with the easiest math/econ classes possible. It's honestly like a math/econ double major, really, and you'll still have time to take the random econ electives or other electives in general.
How are the job opportunities for it compared to Economics? Would it be about the same for getting financial internships/offers? Say I wanted to go work in the financial industry, would I be put at a disadvantage over Economic majors?
I doubt you'll have a disadvantage over econ majors just because of that alone. You'd probably be able to apply to a wider array of things, for example you can probably be a quant after learning programming and such while most econ majors can't even get close to that.
The only disadvantage I see is that you may have a slightly higher workload and that may help you from joining the RSOs they set up that could get you connections/"experience".
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Oh my. An Iowan. Right here on TL. And going to UChicago. My my.
I am a surrogate Iowan, life long Chicagoan, who is going to Northwestern for grad school next fall. Be prepared to wear Kevlar down there on the south side while I chill out in beautiful Evanston, where there's more danger from asphixiation by smugness than being 'capped in the ass'
Bo9 for future school pride gogo
Also, if you join the mock trial team, you'll be coached by my brother lolol
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On April 20 2011 12:10 Arrian wrote:
Oh my. An Iowan. Right here on TL. And going to UChicago. My my.
I am a surrogate Iowan, life long Chicagoan, who is going to Northwestern for grad school next fall. Be prepared to wear Kevlar down there on the south side while I chill out in beautiful Evanston, where there's more danger from asphixiation by smugness than being 'capped in the ass'
Bo9 for future school pride gogo
Also, if you join the mock trial team, you'll be coached by my brother lolol
Holy crap TL makes me wanna go to U of Chicago. 
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I'm at Uchicago.
I absolutely love it. In my opinion, it's the school that will most reward hard academic work and interest. I'm actually an econ major as well, so if you have any questions, go ahead and ask.
There isn't much difference between econ major vs. math with econ. The differences are basically that for math with econ, you have to take analysis and algebra, while for econ you take more econ classes and can take math for econ. But even if you go the econ major route, I highly recommend taking analysis if you can handle it, and may people do, so the only real difference is algebra, which isn't particularly useful for almost anything econ-related.
For me, the best route ended up being going with an econ major and taking additional math and stat classes. If you want to take a full complement of econ electives and add in some stats classes, not having to take algebra really frees up your time to do other things.
Also, learn how to do some proofs. It's incredibly useful, will help your studies in econ a lot, especially if you go with the accelerated sequence, and is required for anything past calculus/math for econ majors. If you test into it, I highly recommend taking Calc 160's (Honors Calculus), you'll probably give up some math credits, but it will prepare you for doing proofs better than anything available.
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On April 20 2011 12:25 theonemephisto wrote:
I'm at Uchicago.
I absolutely love it. In my opinion, it's the school that will most reward hard academic work and interest. I'm actually an econ major as well, so if you have any questions, go ahead and ask.
There isn't much difference between econ major vs. math with econ. The differences are basically that for math with econ, you have to take analysis and algebra, while for econ you take more econ classes and can take math for econ. But even if you go the econ major route, I highly recommend taking analysis if you can handle it, and may people do, so the only real difference is algebra, which isn't particularly useful for almost anything econ-related.
For me, the best route ended up being going with an econ major and taking additional math and stat classes. If you want to take a full complement of econ electives and add in some stats classes, not having to take algebra really frees up your time to do other things.
Also, learn how to do some proofs. It's incredibly useful, will help your studies in econ a lot, especially if you go with the accelerated sequence, and is required for anything past calculus/math for econ majors. If you test into it, I highly recommend taking Calc 160's (Honors Calculus), you'll probably give up some math credits, but it will prepare you for doing proofs better than anything available.
If he's an iBank type, he won't need most of that :O
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On April 20 2011 12:09 Milkis wrote:Show nested quote +Courseworkwise, what's the main differences between it and a straight up Economics Major? It sounds like it just is a Math major with an Economics Minor. Honestly? The difference is that you take a little more math. I've seen people take that major with the easiest math/econ classes possible. It's honestly like a math/econ double major, really, and you'll still have time to take the random econ electives or other electives in general. Show nested quote +How are the job opportunities for it compared to Economics? Would it be about the same for getting financial internships/offers? Say I wanted to go work in the financial industry, would I be put at a disadvantage over Economic majors? I doubt you'll have a disadvantage over econ majors just because of that alone. You'd probably be able to apply to a wider array of things, for example you can probably be a quant after learning programming and such while most econ majors can't even get close to that. The only disadvantage I see is that you may have a slightly higher workload and that may help you from joining the RSOs they set up that could get you connections/"experience".
Thanks for the information! Sounds like a nice program, hopefully it will treat me kindly.
And just a question, would you go to a different school if given the choice?
On April 20 2011 12:10 Arrian wrote:
Oh my. An Iowan. Right here on TL. And going to UChicago. My my.
I am a surrogate Iowan, life long Chicagoan, who is going to Northwestern for grad school next fall. Be prepared to wear Kevlar down there on the south side while I chill out in beautiful Evanston, where there's more danger from asphixiation by smugness than being 'capped in the ass'
Bo9 for future school pride gogo
Also, if you join the mock trial team, you'll be coached by my brother lolol
Sweet another Iowan! Although you call yourslef surrogate thats good enough for me!
Uhh... I will be exploring the exciting life of "staying inside when it goes dark" and hopefully I'll be fine. Right Milkis? Right?
Dunno if I will do mock trial, I've always found lawyers a bit sleezy
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I'll never get into UChicago.
At least I don't have to make this decision 
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