<p>so i got in through EA and im wondering if chicago will be a good fit for me.
im planning on majoring in international relations with a focus in something like economics or political science. How much math is involved in chicago's economics department and how demanding are the social science courses there? i heard the work load is grueling (is that for all departments? how is IR?) how well-known is chicago's political science and IR departments? is it doable? i want an actual college life with some fun..
i need your feedback</p>
<p>I don't know a lot about those programs from firsthand experience, but try doing a search. From what I've read from people who know more than me about economics, simply getting through the major requirements requires a lot of math.</p>
<p>Chicago's IR is rolled into Political Science, so I think people major in Poly Sci and focus in IR. We have an international studies major, though, which I think is freeform enough so that if you want to take a lot of poly sci classes and count them towards the IS major, you can.</p>
<p>I would say the workload is pretty challenging all-around. I wouldn't venture to guess the most or least demanding major. However, I would say that it's easier to skim readings than it is to skim problem sets, so I think maybe the humanities and social sciences kids have a leg up on the math, economics, and science kids. I would also say that if the idea of working pretty hard doesn't appeal to you, this is not the right school.</p>
<p>But, at the same token, yes, there are opportunities to have fun. However you define it. There are about 10 frats, 3 sororities, and there are parties in apartments and dorms. We're also in a magnificent city.</p>