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[quote=Anonymous]Pleasure vs pain?  Just joking — my kid’s at Chicago and loving it.  Much depends on personality and interests.  STEM seems kinda brutal there, but not every field or class is high-pressure.  Have DC look closely at the Core and the latest AP credits.  Will DC have to take Chem and Calc? Is that a voting issue? (Other requirements are flexible enough AFAICT to be non-issues for most kids).  Atmosphere is intense but cooperative and friendly (often in an introverted sort of way).  Arts scene has been great and, in general, lots of fun things to do on and off campus. Tuition includes an unlimited bus/subway pass and lots of museum discounts.  There are also various groups on campus (houses, clubs, departments) that sponsor free or very cheap group outings downtown.  New dorms are very nice and Hyde Park has a some great bookstores, bakeries, and cafes.

Classes are small, faculty is very accessible.  Lots of academic support and zero stigma re using it.  For example, SUN-TH from 7-11pm there are free, drop-in tutors available for all Core courses in a 24 hour study space.  First year, my kid just hung out there working, so if she got stuck, there was someone she could ask a quick question of.  DC quickly realized that some of her classmates were doing the same, and they started working together/helping each other out.  DC went from being seeking out tutors first year to TAing second year.

All this said, I have known a couple very bright, hardworking kids who weren’t happy at UofC.  I think thriving on challenge (vs getting overwhelmed or depressed) is a good predictor of fit.  As is being a kid who is pretty self-regulating re food, sleep, taking breaks to recharge.

Hope this helps.  Let me know if you have other, more specific questions.  My kid’s home this weeks, so I can get quick answers.

Congrats to your DC — those are great options![/quote]

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