Why do U Want to go to UChicago?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Chicago ✅
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<p>I want to go here because, basically, I am a masochist. </p>

<p>I like teachers who throw a pile of books at me and tell me to read them all, teachers who tell me I am wrong, arguments, gray skies and gothic buildings, people who want more out of this world than three beers and frats next saturday night, people who don't care about superficial things, people who know they aren't perfect but are determined, classes that kick my ass, discussing Mao or Nietzsche (sp?) at 3 am, people who look forward to the weekend..."because that's when you catch up on reading," people who are determined to learn from everything...the past, themselves, each other. </p>

<p>I could go on...instead, I'm going to pray for a Christmas miracle (I get in) and knock-out those essays!</p>

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<p>I want to go to UChicago because its where the intelligent people who are slightly "off" go. I thrive on competition, and I feel another public school wouldn't put me in my best academic environment. I want to be challenged. I want to hang out with kids that have a city at their disposal yet would rather spend time talking about the latest theories of classes. Cold weather is much better that a day at the beach everyday (believe me). I want to join a dark theater group. I want to have the oppurtunity to do improv in the city known for improv. I want to go to a school where I can wear my college sweatshirt for temperature reasons. I want to learn under the Chicago School of Economics, I want to be another Milton Friedman cronie. I don't want to shift my learning into one discipline, as soon as I get out of high school. I want to be able to make a lot of money in the future. I believe Tucker Max said a UChicago Undergraduate Degree in economics is one of the most valuable degrees in all of academia. I want to go far away from New Jersey, but still in the United States. I want to wear my Brian Urlacher jersey for a better reason than, I like Brian Urlacher. </p>

<p>I sent my app today. I hope the admission people like it as much as I do...</p>

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<p>^ And what did Tucker Max do with HIS degree from Chicago? Wrote "I hope there's beer in Heaven" (or some variation of that.)</p>

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<p>He went to duke law?</p>

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<p>Ah...okay. So? </p>

<p>If you're ever in need of some light reading...check out his website as he recounts his sexual history.</p>

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<p>I'd love to go to Chicago.</p>

<p>I did the 2nd essay, on the he'lade, and really poured my heart and soul into it, but it read like a typical college essay. It's a good essay, my english teacher and others i showed it to thought it was great, but I don't think it's Chicago-esque, bc it sounds recycled. I didn't quote any philosophers, and mine wasn't overly different, but it was heartfelt, but I fear it was too contrived.</p>

<p>It's too bad. Several ppl from my school have gotten in there (4 students of the Top Ten at my school last year went to Chicago, the others went to Penn Duke, etc.) I have the stats, but w/e. I'll have to find another school, unless I'm being paranoid and they actually liked my essays.</p>

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<p>please take me chicago!!!!!!</p>

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<p>^ I second that.</p>

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<p>Hey, there is absolutely nothing wrong with Tucker Max. In fact, one could argue he forces us to truly evaluate (through detailing of his sexploits) the 18-25 year old section of our country in the same way Sacha Baron Cohen forces American's to assess their xenophobia and bigotry.</p>

<p>=)</p>

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<p>Except that it is Cohen's main intention to reveal bigotry, while Tucker Max writes his sexploits for recognition and comedic value. That said, I think he's a pretty good influence. He captures the best of both worlds- a good balance of sorts.</p>

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<p>True, true. I was just playing Devil's Advocate.</p>

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<p>So if Tucker Max told you to jump off a bridge, would you do it? (I'm more a fan of Slingblade...)</p>

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<p>I'm actually more of a fan of Drunkasauras Rex. I just finished reading Tucker's book though. That's where the sudden defensiveness emerged.</p>

<p>That being said, if he did it and lived to report the story on his website. You can sign me up, sonnyboy.</p>

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<p>while he writes them to be funny, he is also a product of what he claims to be the over-feminization of our culture. some of his social commentary is in that nytimes article with maddox. his work comes out of this frustration with conformity, so it does (indirectly) force us to evaluate ourselves and what values society is trying to instill in us.</p>

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<p>I want to be in a competitive environment filled with people who want to be challenged to think. I aslo like windy...</p>

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<p>If you're interested in what Tucker Max thought of UChicago:
<a href="http://www.tuckermax.com/archives/entries/are_people_at_the_university_of_chicago_actually_as_ugly_and_unsociable_as_we_think.phtml%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.tuckermax.com/archives/entries/are_people_at_the_university_of_chicago_actually_as_ugly_and_unsociable_as_we_think.phtml&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>that's a little harsh. try this:</p>

<p><a href="http://maroon.uchicago.edu/news/articles/2005/05/17/uncommon_interview_t.php%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://maroon.uchicago.edu/news/articles/2005/05/17/uncommon_interview_t.php&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>That interview is such a laugher.</p>

<p>Hm..but back to the question. Part of the reason I am applying to Chicago is because of the city (which I have only visited once-when I interviewed on campus). It would be the greatest rush to go to a Bulls game at the United Center and see the Jordan statue outside...</p>

<p>and then have to hurry back to finish econ problem sets.</p>

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<p>I hear the music scene there is amazing. Does anyone know if UChicago is big (or at least considerable) on theatre?</p>

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<p>I know the Chicago music scene is amazing for a fact. While I was there for my interview, I was able to play at a couple of jazz bars/lounges, just while walking around with my dad. The bench was open so I just sat down. Chicagoers seem very in tune with the arts. Love it =)</p>