<p>UChicago's International Studies major is made up of cross-lists from other departments besides the intro sequence, and IS majors don't have much freedom in what courses to choose for their major, as only a few options are available each quarter. Not surprisingly for Chicago, the major is also quite econ-heavy. At the same time, it's a popular major and the people I know who are taking it are happy with it and love the program, which requires a study abroad. I don't think it's a program with the same prestige as a Georgetown, Tufts, or Hopkins, but I think it's a good program nonetheless.</p>
<p>I'm majoring in English at Chicago, and I adore the program. A lot of students at Chicago have interests that fall far outside their intended major (the poly sci major takes Honors Analysis; the econ major studies Hittite; the computer science major loves biology) so you might like the school for its all-around strength and academically well-rounded student body.</p>