<p>Silver_w, sorry I was so strong in my opinion. I just reacted to your "shudder" at the thought of kids reading Aristotle in the park.
U C has a rep as the most intellectual of the schools and attracting kids whose idea of fun is to engage in such discussions. Even if 5% of the student body is into clubbing (shudder on this end), I think you may find yourself looking down at the other 95% and wondering why you came to U C. It just sounds like an odd fit but maybe I am dead wrong.</p>
<p>I think if you really worry that much about being too cool for Chicago, you should go to Barnard.</p>
<p>hey dan- can you tell me which areas of campus are safest? also, is the area around 60th/ellis unsafe? thanks!</p>
<p>What I want to know about is work experience and such. Do they have tons of on-campus jobs that you can use to earn extra money? And how helpful is the career center/job place. And what are the employment prospects for Chicago undergrads? Are they recruited by corporations? Or is it basically just a good feed-in to grad school?</p>
<p>Oh, and concerning the "rumors." Do Chicago students smell bad? (Got this from Princeton Review.)</p>
<p>swgrad, from reading your other posts you are looking at the harris school, and the location around there is fine. Really the entirety of the campus is safe. I would not be at all concerned on campus, and off campus it is fine until you get to about 50th in the south and 67thish on the north.</p>
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<p>I go the UofC, I am in that 5%, and I love it here. </p>
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<p>You got the North boundry about right, but 67th is a very dangerous area. The "safe" area is bordered by Cottage Grove to the west, the lake to the East, 49th to the North, and 62nd to the South.</p>
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<p>LOL, where did that come from? I know, you said Princeton Review, but seriously, where did they get THAT? The answer is no.</p>
<p>There are alot of jobs around, and flyers abound for those who are looking. CAPS, our career office is good, but not great. Alot of people get good post-graduate jobs, but alot go right to grad school (about 1/3). As far as smelling I have not encountered that problem</p>
<p>keelee...I will find you and the others like you when I get to Chicago, and follow you guys around. No way I'm gonna be stuck playing "Crainum" at 1 AM on a Saturday night. :P</p>
<p>Back again, Dan-Unit.</p>
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<li>Not that this is something you should know, but I'll ask anyway: what would it take for a freshman (early-action admit in my situation) to get a monstrous single at Shoreland? Only thing I've read about it in Chicago's guides is that freshmen are most likely assigned to a double or triple at Shoreland. That would be hilarious if I were put in a room with a kitchen.</li>
<li>Is there a lot of bitc hing among Shoreland students about the trek to campus or heavy reliance upon public transportation?</li>
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<p>Lump this Q in with Brine's: Chicago's official housing packet says that freshman CANNOT have cars on campus...but since Shoreland isn't technically on-campus, can freshmen rooming at Shoreland bring their cars?</p>
<p>Brinestorm:
1. I am not an expert on the housing system by any means, but the only thing i can suggest is to call the undergradaute housing office. I know first years who have gotten what are for all intensive purposes apartments in shoreland, but i am not sure if they did anything specifcally for those.
2. not really, it just takes a little more planning. </p>
<p>jpps1: this year i did not have a car, but next year i am. THe deal with this, is that you cannot park in a campus lot, but if you happen to park a car on the street and get a city of chicago park pass for it.... you get the picture. also parking is relatively easy between 7pm and 7am. i would not suggest taking a care from the shoreland to campus, but i am going to bring a car out here next year, as to ease going downtown etc etc.</p>
<p>Having lived in Chicago for 25 years before moving west, and with many of those going to school at UChicago or doing research at the campus and running a business, I would recommend against a car. While it is convenient to jump in a car and go North, there is no place to park, the salt eats your car, the insurance is very high, and gas is expensive. I figured out that I could take cabs for late night adventures, and public transportation the rest of the time, for less money than owning a car. I married when I was a grad student and my wife worked far North. We compromised and lived half-way, which was not far from Cubs ball park. I would take the train to campus almost everyday, and in all kinds of weather. I found I actually enjoyed it, time to read and talk to folks one normally doesn't have an opportunity to chat with. People in Chicago are friendly and fun. AND, as long as I am waxing nostalgic, Chicago has really good restaurants, many of them inexpensive. For this alone I sometimes consider moving back, but then winter comes...</p>
<p>Well, I don't really plan to use my car to get from Shoreland to campus...I was thinking more along the lines of using it to go downtown/outside Chicago...</p>
<p>So I CAN bring one if I live at Shoreland? Is there anywhere around to park?</p>
<p>Well you know what the offical rules say. I am just saying that if it is public parking then they do not have jurisdiction. I would say do not have it the first quarter and then if you feel like you want it you can always bring it out at christmas break. alot of my friends did that.
shoreland is like any other dorm, and i think there is parking around there, but i would ask someone who lives in shoreland to double check</p>
<p>Thanks for answering questions Phoenix.
1.Do you have a campus job, or job in general, or know someone that does, and what's it like?<br>
2.What is the drama scene like on campus? Can non-drama majors get parts?
Thanks again</p>
<p>Well you know what the offical rules say. I am just saying that if it is public parking then they do not have jurisdiction. I would say do not have it the first quarter and then if you feel like you want it you can always bring it out at christmas break. alot of my friends did that.
shoreland is like any other dorm, and i think there is parking around there, but i would ask someone who lives in shoreland to double check</p>
<p>Astro
1. I do not have a campus job. I would look into one if my travel schedule allowed, but it simply cannot at the moment. Alot of people do, and it is just at manner of planning. Alot of people work in the library and the development office
2. I am not that into the drama scene, but from waht i can see almost anyone can get involved, and since we do not technically have a drama department, your second question is not applicable</p>
<p>Hey...dont dis on cranium it can be hella fun for people our age (and even at chicago, the second booster box or whatever is hard as ****)</p>
<p>how accessible are professors? Generally, is it easy to talk to them outside of class (both for help or advice, or for an intellectual discussion or something) ?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>