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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How so?[/quote]

Speaking in stereotypes of course, and there are plenty of exceptions to the rule, but Chicago tends to attract kids who are intensely nerdy, and take pride in it almost to a fault. It's a very dark, intense, intellectual, borderline sadomasochistic experience, but that also comes with its own brand of specialness. Northwestern tends to attract kids who are a bit more "normal", seeking a bit more of a normal college experience, who excel in the classroom but are also equally invested in their extracurriculars and try to have a social life. Both kids will end up very successful, but perhaps in different ways.[/quote]

Lol.. Chicago is nothing like this. Not anymore. The big difference is the core vs no core. Evanston vs Hyde Park and nonwoke vs woke Administration. There are tons of finance, consulting and tech types in Chicago, followed by large number of pre-meds. Very pre-professional now. Almost to a fault. They have very strong Div 3 athletics, specially in women's soccer, tennis etc. [/quote]

Oh BS — my kid is a recent grad and Chicago is exactly like this. (And I’m not the PP).  [/quote]

No her is not. That you don't know this basic thing about the school, tells me your kid s not or he/she rarely talks to you. And thus you have no idea[/quote]

Yes, my kid is actually a recent grad and, yes, we talked regularly and in detail about the school. I’ve met a number of DC’s classmates as well. Intense, intellectual, and borderline sadomasochistic experience are accurate characterizations and I say this as a person who is intense and intellectual but who really doesn’t get the pride taken in enduring (and bonding over) the borderline sadomasochistic experience.  It just doesn’t have to be that way, but the quarter system, the Core, and the ethos of the place conspire to (re)produce this atmosphere. There are lots of good things about the school (cohort that is more cooperative than competitive, smart/accessible faculty, campus resources (museums/libraries/coffee shops/bookstore, DOC films, Folk Festival), and the city of Chicago)), but you shouldn’t overlook or discount the institutional culture.[/quote]

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