Notre Dame vs. Chicago

<p>OK, I love Chicago SO much. I got in and I really want to go, but I'm conflicted if I should go to ND or Chicago.</p>

<p>You see, my dad really wants me to go to ND and when I visited, it's like clones of me running around. I loved it so much, and I know it's difficult to get in, and shouldn't I be grateful for that?</p>

<p>BUT</p>

<p>I love Chicago more. They are no. 1 for econ, and I am obsessed with it. But, I hear it's not very friendly and the students are strange. My mom is worried I won't have friends.</p>

<p>I don't know.</p>

<p>Any input? I know I'm exceptionally lucky to have this problem, but I'm still disrtaught.</p>

<p>Is your name really Genevieve? What do you mean by clones of you?</p>

<p>You only need one or two friends.</p>

<p>Or in my case.................zero.</p>

<p>I mean that when I went to Notre Dame, everyone was exactly like me--in appearances, in personality. I actually saw a girl wearing exactly the same thing I wore the day before (same jeans, same coat, etc. same hair...it was odd). Everyone at ND looks and acts exactly the same...but I'm one of those people.</p>

<p>And yes, my name is really Genevieve.</p>

<p>Thank you all for your in-put. I appreciate it!</p>

<p>You've answered your own question. You won't learn much talking to yourself.</p>

<p>I second that.</p>

<p>yea, that's the problem I have with nd. (I haven't gotten my decision yet btw, so it's possible I don't even have the option of going)</p>

<p>Everyone is pretty much white, mid-class, and Christian in some capacity. I was at a school like that once and I absolutely never want to do it again. I love an atmosphere with all different types of people and Notre Dame is basically the opposite; it's a real monoculture. (I know plenty of people who actually prefer that in a school, which I think is crazy)</p>

<p>But I have the same family pressure you're talking about. Everyone in my family would have died to go (my grandfather and uncle are the only ones who actually got in). So, everyone makes me feel guilty for even thinking about turning down an acceptance. </p>

<p>If you want econ and value learning about cultures and backgrounds other than your own, I'd say go to UChicago 100%. It's the best there is and you'll have a much better exposure to the real world. Don’t let your dad guilt you into anything.</p>

<p>I love ND football and all the pride and traditions that go along with it, but you don't have to go to ND to be a part of it. All you have to do is buy some tshirts and have access to a TV on gameday (any television in the country will do). I’m lucky enough to have actively donating alumni in my family, so I can get game tickets too, haha. But there’s always scalping and ebay.</p>

<p>=D I think I'll make a few enemies with this post.</p>

<p>PS. You think Chicago vs ND is rough? I’m considering USC over ND. I sort of have my fingers crossed for a ND rejection to be honest. Otherwise, my family may never speak to me again, haha.</p>

<p>My S at Chicago has made many new friends, both male and female, and loves it. Attend the overnight stays at both schools, sit in on some classes, and generally hang out, see what you think then.</p>

<p>USC vs. ND?</p>

<p>Even the pope hates the trojans!</p>

<p>Anyway, thanks to everyone. I guess you're right...I answered my own question.</p>

<p>haha, I don't think the pope would know what to do with a football. I'd like to see him handed one. </p>

<p>...trojan game was a real bummer though, too bad we were in the green jerseys too</p>

<p>OMG wenoodlemaker2!!! i m in the same situation as you... im think ND or usc.. UMMMMMMMMMM. its ACTUALLY a tough decision.. i dunno... i like usc's business program and I got in marshall but notre dame.. my family is like you want WHAT over notre dame?? so.. .. i dunno.</p>

<p>That's an exceptionally pretty name.</p>

<p>Just remember, YOU are going to college, not your parents.</p>

<p>PLEASE don't be pressured, especially by memories of what a college was like 30 years ago!!!</p>

<p>If your parents want to relive their college days, tell them to go to alumni events.</p>