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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]20 years ago I had a friend who had a similar experience and also transferred out. This person was from a non-DMV public school system. I have heard many similar stories and it seems that Chicago is quite polarizing and many do transfer out. Freshman learn a lot about the college experience in first year when they visit friends and see what is happening at other schools. I would just support her as best you can.[/quote]

Approximately 30 years ago I hated my first year at U of C - the school, the people, the curriculum, the location - and transferred out for a year. Then I missed it and everyone there so much that I transferred back, managed to graduate with my class on time, and went on to apply and matriculate into graduate school there! If anyone asks me about U of C, I sing the praises of U of C and count myself lucky to have made so many wonderful lifelong friends. The first part of my time there became a blip to me as I aged. Life is strange and perceptions change as you get older. FWIW since others have mentioned it, I came from a DMV Big 3. I also was a very angsty, negative young person. Interestingly enough, while U of C does have a lot of transfers out, they also have a ton of transfers in. When I was there, there was a whole dorm for transfers. I didn't end up there when I transferred back only because I had already been there once and knew where I wanted to live. [/quote]

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