Where Fun Goes to Die?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Chicago ✅
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<p>I visited uchicago in the summer and I really loved it. I intend to apply but I have heard that the workload is ridiculously hard/large amount.... Another concern is that I have heard that there isn't much partying; I am a work hard play hard type, and I want to have a good time in college!</p>

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<p>Parties suck at Chicago.</p>

<p>There may be some who try to convince you otherwise, but they either 1) haven’t been to Chicago parties, or 2) are boring people who don’t know what a good party is because they haven’t been to non-Chicago parties.</p>

<p>Sorry, kid.</p>

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<p>Well if nobody else has anything to say about this subject… It’s looking like Vanderbilt for me!</p>

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<p>A friend of mine recently went to a UChicago party. From his account, it absolutely sucked. Vanderbilt does indeed sound like a better fit for you. Duke is also a possibility.</p>

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<p>I didn’t see this thread before (I never bother to check the class of 2013 forums) but yes, Chicago is not really a party school. There are fraternities and such, but it’s not central to the campus experience. The frat parties “suck” because people don’t put a lot of energy into them. And because brand new college freshmen are very awkward!!</p>

<p>Chicago is not a party school, but it’s social. The “parties” I go to would be better called “overstuffed social gatherings,” where a bunch of kids go to somebody’s apartment, hang out, listen to music, play beer pong, and chat. They’re perfect for me. I wouldn’t be caught dead at a frat party.</p>

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<p>so what IS the workload the first year - what courses do most freshman have to take?</p>

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<p>mom22girls-- good question. I’m going to move it out to the regular forum as its own thread so that it’s easier for others to see in the future!</p>

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<p>Haha okay thanks, well I’m not like a party animal or anything… I was just worried (because of what I’ve heard) that all students do in their spare time is discuss politics and world of warcraft, which I like to do sometimes but I also like party. So I guess I’ll have to figure it out, if I get accepted…</p>