<p>whats the campus like at UChicago...i recently saw some pics and they seemed very aesthetic and beautiful, reminded me of princeton. any opinions on the campus or anyone have other pics?</p>
<p>Here are some student pics:
<a href="http://dougspaulding.tripod.com/uchicago100403.htm%5B/url%5D">http://dougspaulding.tripod.com/uchicago100403.htm</a></p>
<p>And there is this: <a href="http://www.campustours.com/searchList/details.aspx?id=144050%5B/url%5D">http://www.campustours.com/searchList/details.aspx?id=144050</a></p>
<p>The first link has some great pictures. The more I come to these forums and read about UChicago, the harder I think it will be if I get rejected. Oh well, we'll find it soon enough.</p>
<p>Does anyone else have pictures taken by students? They seem to be more informative in some cases.</p>
<p>The campus itself is absolutely gorgeous</p>
<p>Just like you, Andy?</p>
<p>down boy.....</p>
<p>You can't handle this, I would break you</p>
<p>It seems like every single thread soon turns meaningless...</p>
<p>Meaningless to you....fantasticness to others.</p>
<p>no, just to you</p>
<p>Oh, I'm one of kind. How thoughtful of you. </p>
<p>That's all the motivation I need.</p>
<p>More good photos:</p>
<p>Thanks idad. The buildings covered with Ivy seem very nice, probably better in the fall. I've never been to Chicago so hopefully I'll get to see the city by getting in UChicago. I've been told that a lot ppl from NY don't like it too much, but I bet that has to do with the stereotypical NYers personality rather than Chicago.</p>
<p>I just took another look at the photos and saw in the Oriental Institute collection one labeled "Assyrian Lion." I remember often standing in front of this relief (it was my favorite item in the museum) and marveling that right in front of me, inches away, was THE wall that welcomed all who entered the ancient city of Babylon, nearly 4000 years ago. When anyone visits the campus this is a must see (corner of 58th & University Ave.). Here is a link to a live webcam that shows the Oriental Institute: <a href="http://buscam.uchicago.edu/view/index.shtml%5B/url%5D">http://buscam.uchicago.edu/view/index.shtml</a></p>
<p>ugh...new yorkers. Chicago's a more attractive city architecturally.It's more cohesive.. and stuff. It's really a great city. The theater's awesome- Steppenwolf is probably the most reliably good, but there are loads of great little theater companies. Obviously, Chicago has great improv( 2nd city- which started at the UofC). Decent art- The Art Institute's good, the MCA has great visiting exhibits. We've got the Lyric Opera (which has been a little disappointing of late, but generally is good) and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Millenium Park is pretty cool and they're still adding on to it. "Down town" is a little dull but the surrounding neighborhoods are great- you just have to look for them. Also, in Highland Park (North Shore)- there's Ravinia which is an outdoor music venue that's open all summer and the Botanic Gardens (which is beautiful- like UofC)</p>
<p>If you come here, definitly take the architectural tour on boat (if it's warm enough)- it's a great way to see the city. Avoid Navy Pier like the plague. It's smelly and crowded and vastly overrated. </p>
<p>phewww... I'm sorry if I went a little overboard, but I LOVE my city and can't stomach bad reviews.</p>
<p>I really hope to explore Chicago even if I don't go to UChicago. It's sometimes sad how sometimes we don't really think about the opportunities around us and we don't really understand the historical/cultural significance of stuff. I'm in midtown Manhattan and I have yet to go to some of the great museums here. After visiting my friends in their colleges in the suburbs, I realized how much I really need to be in a city. I'd rather not stay in NYC because that would mean I'd have to stay at home for a while, and I don't really think any schools in Boston are in my league (or vice versa). Also, I've been to Boston and didn't like it too much. But I was only there for two days. The next city that came to mind was Chicago, which is great because my first choice is UChicago. </p>
<p>I never meant to imply that NYC>Chicago, but I've heard that many NYers think like that, but like I said, I think it has to do with the stereotypical NYers arrogance and elitist personality.... I just found out today that my History professor got his PhD from UChicago and we talked for a while after class, if all goes well (if he gets to know me more) I'll ask for a rec. Anyway, he said that what affected him a lot was that NY was a walking city, in a sense that you can easily walk to most places whereas you don't really walk to most places in Chicago. Is this true? </p>
<p>Don't be sorry you went overboard, which I don't think you did do, the more informative a post, the better it is :)</p>
<p>Oh no, it didn't seem like you were IMplying that at all! and, I love NYers...well, no less than anyone else.
Yeah, Chicago's not as much of a walking city. I mean it's very possible to walk everywhere- it's just not all that common. I actually miss that about my other city, London. Chicago's not half as pedestrian friendly.</p>
<p>Uh, Chicago's definitely a walking city...</p>
<p>Uh, I forgot you were an expert on these things neverborn.
I'll try harder next time.</p>