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<p>I don’t think the marketing people would do anything not approved by the higher-ups, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the marketing board is actually made up of many of these higher-ups.</p>
<p>I really do think the students have internalized the slogan and take pride in it. Students wouldn’t apply otherwise since it is so central to the identity of the school.</p>
<p>whitecadillac, there are people out there who truly would be happy at either school. there are also others who are deadset on one but change their minds after visiting. I would encourage you to visit if possible.</p>
<p>yeah i know, but i already have so many reaches on my app that i’m trying to cut down. <em>sigh</em></p>
<p>Easy test: NU has an 8-4 football team going to a bowl game in Florida this year in a BCS (most competitive) conference. U Chicago built their library over their old football field a long time ago. </p>
<p>Which of these seems like a better thing to have at your school? If you must eliminate one of the two, do it that way. But really- visit first.</p>
<p>Northwestern alum</p>
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<li><p>Quarters are difficult because they are fast and there is no let down like the semester system. Quarters are fantastic b/c you can take many more classes and never have to be in a class you really dislike for very long.</p></li>
<li><p>You need a good jacket, socks and hat in the winter. The wind off the lake is real wind. In the fall and spring being on the lake is just amazing.</p></li>
<li><p>The greek system is all inclusive and not exclusive. There is something for anyone who has no interest in being a joiner.</p></li>
<li><p>The library is a literal labyrinth. The library has everything.</p></li>
<li><p>Chicago is one of the absolute best cities in the world. It is clean and friendly and easy to navigate since everything is up against the lake. Public transportation is very user friendly and abundant, and having gone to NU when you live in Chicago is a huge plus no matter what career path you might choose.</p></li>
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<p>Go cats!</p>
<p>^second what you said about our library. among the 5 different schools i have attended classes before, NU is the one with a library that “has everything” and the most social vibe.</p>
<p>Although NU’s library may not be aesthestically attractive on the outside, I definitely had my good moments there. It was my hangout spot (cafes, periodical rooms, 2nd floor study room, downstairs computer lab, etc.). It was very cozy to study there. I am also satisfied they extended the hours to 3:00am (in my day, folks had to leave by 2:00am).</p>
<p>My only con is the basement book collections. I was using rollers to move shelves! </p>
<p>I won’t compare NU Library to University of Michigan Libraries. It wouldn’t be a fair comparison (U-M has 25+ libraries – the number alone tells you how research-intensive this place is. The technology services for graduate students is amazing).</p>
<p>Overall, I would definitely rank NU Library as one of the best libraries for undergraduates – you can find everything there!</p>
<p>Wow U of C, you guys can’t take it that we’re a better undergraduate institution than you. We have similar academics, but we also have a great social life (different pockets of greeks, theater kids, etc) and also the feel of the Big10, we play nationally ranked teams and BEAT them. We rushed the field last week after beating #16 Wisconsin, you can’t beat that from the solitude of your school. C’mon now, I’d never even heard of U Chicago, I thought it was like those other schools like U of Denver or whatnot…</p>
<p>^the ■■■■■ doesn’t go to U of C and looks like he’s still in HS. apparently, he’s a fan of Duke, which is much closer to Northwestern than U of C. go figure!</p>
<p>Look, we can argue semantics all day long but the fact of the matter is that Chicago is a more prestigious and academically rigorous institution than Northwestern with generally smarter kids.</p>
<p>Regarding the false dichotomy of social stereotypes between the two schools that are being espoused by the NU homers here, Tucker Max(alpha male) went to Chicago and Stephen Colbert(pretentious nerd) went to Northwestern.</p>
<p>A Northwestern degree doesn’t have too much value outside the Midwest.</p>
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<p>The undergraduate environment at UChicago is not for everyone. That has been our entire point. </p>
<p>For example, UChicago did not offer my major. It doesn’t even offer engineering.</p>
<p>so… is that why stephen colbert is know all over the country as being one of the funniest men on television and received a strong following when he ran for president for a little while and i, and probably a good portion of america, do not even know who the hell tucker max is? because that just makes SO much sense.</p>
<p>stop trying to argue that UChicago is better than NU. It’s not. NU isn’t better than UChicago either. they are very different institutions with different core values. so lets just stop fighting.</p>
<p>Somehow I feel like using a single example for each school is unfair. Plus, let’s be fair and use actual comparable individuals. We narrow it down to one for each school and give U Chicago a guy who, per Wikipedia, “chronicles his drunken and sexual encounters in the form of short stories on his website”, and NU a political comedian…not sure what that says at all. I’m sure plenty of ‘alpha males’ go to NU. Stephen Colbert isn’t the only graduate of NU, just as Tucker Max isn’t the only example of a U Chicago alum.</p>
<p>Plus, come on. We have people touting U Chicago as the better academically rigorous institution on a college website uninvited - I think that pretty much seals the deal on U Chicago having “pretentious nerds” as well.</p>
<p>ETA: Collegefreak got in before I did, but I think (s)he hit the nail on the head with the last statement. They’re different schools with different core values that turn out some great results. What’s really the big deal?</p>
<p>Before I even address the content of your claim, lesdiablesbleus, I’m going to ask why you’re making it. Most of the people on this board either go to NU or want to go to NU, so what is the point of telling them that they’re not as smart as the U Chicago kids? It’s one thing to compare the campus cultures. One could definitely say that Northwestern has a larger Greek scene and there is a strong sports presence. But what is the point of saying “Chicago is a more prestigious and academically rigorous institution than Northwestern with generally smarter kids.”</p>
<p>Now, I have to make the same point that tenisghs made; I am applying to NU as a theatre major. Their theatre program is, without a doubt, MUCH stronger than U Chicago’s, and this goes for many of the other NU programs. Journalism and engineering come to mind. So you really can’t make such blanket statements about the student population.</p>
<p>Also, I know very smart people who have gone to both schools; the people I know at NU are not in any way less intelligent than the people at U Chicago. They simply wanted something different out of their college experience. For instance, my high school is very rigorous and consumes all my time, so I’m not interested in going to a school that has the reputation of killing fun - whether this is actually true of U Chicago I cannot say.</p>
<p>By the way, I think U Chicago is an amazing school; one of my best friends goes there. I’m just trying to prove that attending one school over the other doesn’t make you smarter.</p>
<p>lesdiablesbleus (thebluedevils), all i have to say is… northwestern>>>>>>>>>>>>>duke.</p>
<p>lesdiablesbleus,</p>
<p>You need to apply the same criteria (“Chicago is a bastion of intellectualism”) as far as Chicago vs Duke (your school?) also. Once you do that, I think you’ll agree Chicago is a more prestigious and academically rigorous institution than Duke.</p>
<p>Don’t forgot the generally smarter kids Sam Lee!</p>
<p>All this time, it’s been hard for me to believe lesdiablesbleus actually attends a top school because there are always so many cracks in his argument (taking one person as representative of an entire school’s student body past and present? that’s just dumb). At least, he doesn’t attend U of C, as unalove pointed out, and thank god doesn’t attend NU as well. Lesdiablesbleus, we all know your hating on certain schools stems from your insecurities. Just stop before you make yourself look even worse haha. Creating a new name just to bash schools is pathetic quite frankly.</p>
<p>“Stephen Colbert(pretentious nerd) went to Northwestern.”</p>
<p>He did?</p>
<p>Haha you just secured NU as my top pick!</p>
<p>this argument is so pointless… it’s already been discussed:</p>
<p>[Northwestern</a> Edges out U of C for BestUniversity - The Chicago Maroon](<a href=“Delays keep Proof from silver screen – Chicago Maroon”>Delays keep Proof from silver screen – Chicago Maroon)</p>
<p>Read it and weep U of C, the city of chicago likes NU better</p>