<p>I keep reading about this UChicago style of learning. Can someone who has been there or has experience with the University tell me what it is? While I am at it, can anyone also share what they think about UChicago? What was your favorite thing about it when you were there? I just want to get to know the college a bit better.</p>
<p>Also, does UChicago bind you to your top 3 "academic interests"? Is this like choosing a major and committing already?</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>I am an Early Action Applicant, but I can answer some of your questions.</p>
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<li><p>The Chicago Style of Learning is probably referring to the core curriculum. You have to take many classes that take up most of your first two years. To me, the core sounds really interesting, but it is truly up to your personal preference.</p></li>
<li><p>I obviously cannot tell you my feelings about attending Chicago (since I do not go there).</p></li>
<li><p>Chicago will not bind you to your interests. They do not admit by major either.</p></li>
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<p>There was something that President Zimmer said during Convocation this past Autumn that really stuck with me, “Not that all arguments are equally valid, but that all arguments are equally subject to scrutiny.” Without passing judgement on President Zimmer himself, I think that quote speaks about the “UChicago Style of Learning.”</p>
<p>Oh, and “Knowledge is Erotic,” as Christine Stansell said during our Aims of Education, 2010.</p>
<p>3rd year S1 has never heard of the UChicago Style of learning. The way I see it if you are accepted then they must consider you are prepared to do whatever they throw at you (plus you take the placement tests during O-Week). S1 goes to class 12-15 hours a week and then averages 24-30 hours/week of work on his own (reading, etc.). Studying for exams and doing papers is extra. One thing you do learn is to use your time wisely. You also need to remember that their quarters are 10 weeks.</p>