<p>Please read the U of C forum before you make ridiculous generalizations. And in your original post, it’s pretty obvious that you’re interested in certain answers.</p>
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There are plenty of parties to keep anyone happy. And if there are none happening that you like, you can make your own. I guarantee you that enough people will show up.</p>
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No. And the people who say they don’t want to go out because they have work probably won’t actually get it done anyway.</p>
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I do. But a lot of people don’t. Again, people often use the excuse that they have work. Since I don’t use that excuse, I’m sure there are plenty who don’t. But you’ll encounter it often.</p>
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I leave my room at 9 am and don’t return until 7 pm. Sometimes I’m out longer than that. And I’m leaving my room on the weekends come hell or high water. Since I usually interact with others when I’m out of my room, I’m positive that other people leave their rooms too.</p>
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One thing you’ll learn during college is that nothing “always” happens.</p>
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I’d say most students are helpful and friendly. If you need to ask for directions or get help with a homework assignment, there will be plenty of people who are happy to help. I’ve personally never growled at anyone for asking me for help. But don’t expect anyone to care if you have a lot of homework or have a hangover. We have better things to worry about.</p>
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Usually one or two. If you want to party more than that, you need to straighten out your priorities.</p>
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Somewhat. Athletic teams spend many hours per week together, so they get pretty close with each other. I often see teams eating together in the dining halls. But I really don’t know too many athletes that well, so I’m going to leave this open-ended.</p>
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Are you talking about Columbia College in Chicago, or Columbia University in New York? I suppose that both probably take advantage of the city better than U of C students do, especially since those Columbia College rascals get the CTA U-Pass. But since I’m not a student at either of those places, nor do I personally know any such students, I can’t really compare. Keep in mind that “taking advantage of the city” usually involves spending money, which college students do not have. I’d love to go to concerts, art shows, and trendy restaurants all the time, but I’d rather not waste my money on overpriced luxuries.</p>
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That depends on what you find attractive. If you’re thinking the preppy New England boarding school kind of attractiveness, then maybe 5%. But I’d say a good majority of the students are datable. People are pale. Their hair is windblown. If your life has meaning, you’ll learn to deal with it.</p>
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I never once heard anyone complain that they just don’t have any time to do anything fun. They’ll usually toss it around when comparing U of C students to other students, but this argument is generally meaningless. You won’t have time to party more than three times (maximum) per week if you’ve prioritized correctly. You’ll have time to go to a restaurant or concert in the city once or twice a week. You’ll have time to see a film or two per week at Doc Films. You’ll have time to catch a couple of your favorite TV shows on Hulu. If you want to have more fun than that, then you’re on your own.</p>