<p>So I'll be visiting UChicago this summer, and I would like to know any advice you have for a high schooler like me as he wanders through the campus. During the school, I know one would usually sit in on a classroom and talk with a professor. While, in summer, I know that many professors are away and classes are (mostly) not in session. Nevertheless, I'd like to get the best experience possible from this visit. So any advice?</p>
<p>P.S. Also, any awesome non-fast food resteraunts close to campus? Thanks!</p>
<p>My advice, soak it in! One of the biggest things that attracted me to UChicago was the feeling, or vibe, or aura, or whatever you call it. I’d say make sure to check out some of the dorms (from the outside, they’re not included on tours), the libraries, and other facilities you might be interested in. Foodwise, definitely check out one (or a few) of the awesome and awesomely plentiful coffee shops. I’d recommend the Divinity School coffee shop in the basement of Swift Hall. It is, after all, “where God drinks coffee.” They also stock ‘box lunch’ type meals from local restaurants. I had some flourless chocolate cake when I visited that was to -die- for. Also, make sure to go to downtown Chicago, it’s wonderful. Have a good time!</p>
<p>For food, I’d recommend the Medici. Anybody on campus will be able to point you to it.</p>
<p>You might want to go to the Oriental Institute or the Smart Museum of Art while you’re there for some culture. Also, current students should be working there and they’ll probably be bored, so you might want to chat them up a bit if they have nothing else to do.</p>
<p>You will also find quite a few high school students at the University enrolled in the summer program. They are typically housed in Max P and eat at Bartlett dining hall. Some are taking regular U of C courses, others are taking special college courses designed for high school students. S2 took American Law and Litigation there last summer. He loved it, and had a ball. If you can meet some of those students, you may gain some interesting insights from visiting HS students.</p>