<p>Thanks, pip-pip - indeed, a very well thought-out reply. On the Scottish system, you get your degree in 4 years, and yes - the academic rigor is stepped up a lot for your final two (honors) years. However, it's also a lot more specialized... you take only two classes a semester in one subject (or one class each in two subjects, if you're doing a joint degree). I'm interested in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, as well as Anthropology and English. I don't know... it's a tough decision to make, but I'm definitely still interested in UChicago, and I know I'd make the most of my time there.</p>
<p>Thanks, sub_atomic and idad. </p>
<p>sub_atomic, NELC looks really interesting. I've got a pretty good handle on my French, so I'm thinking of taking up any or all of the following: Parsi, Turkish, Arabic. They're all pretty good overlaps with French for international development work. I'm interesting in U of C for the joint degree programs, HiPSS major, special programs in "Big Problems" and "Human Rights". </p>
<p>So do you find yourself longing for a more interdisciplinary liberal arts experience?</p>
<p>hey pip-pip i just read you're doing NELC.. i'm taking a 3rd yr arabic class this summer.. i'm really excited.. what do u like about it so much?</p>
<p>nspeds:</p>
<p>A transfer student advised me that even if I do not get many credits to transfer initially, I can petition department heads upon matriculation and it is usually given out quite readily.</p>
<p>No no I haven't gotten in yet. (Now I'm worried I've jinxed it by misspeaking above!) Either way, I'm planning on taking up another language, and a modern Near East/Semitic language is probably what I'd like to do. If I don't get into my transfer schools I'll take some supplementary classes at neighboring unis; as my current uni only offers 1st year Arabic. I like the sound of the languages, I "cchhhh" very well, and I want to do international development work. If you know French, you become a much more attractive candidate if you know either an African or NE langauge.</p>
<p>idad,</p>
<p>I think you read the wrong column. I think you should look at the numbers for "admitted".</p>
<p>Someone wondered how UChicago law school look at the UC undergrads. I can't say for sure; but I saw a list (I think posted by Alexandre) that showed UC grads are most represented (tied with Northwestern) in the UChicago law school class.</p>
<p>I did not use admitted, but matriculated (those actually attending). That is a better measure of what the actual class is like.</p>
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<p>I do not want to risk it. If I matriculate and find out I have to do an extra year, things will not be good.</p>