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PIM University of Chicago
The University of Chicago, 5801 South Ellis Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637, USA, United States
3.51 / 5 based on 18 reviews.
Description:
The University of Chicago is one of the world's great intellectual communities and centers of learning. It has achieved particular distinction through faculty scholarship, the training of graduate students and an undergraduate education that emphasizes critical thinking and broad, interdisciplinary exposure to the common wisdom of humankind.
85% of students recommend
18 reviews
18 reviews of University of Chicago
HOUSING
by hyungjooson, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, South
Development Studies, Independent
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? you get to meet lots of people
Personal comments:
i felt comfortable and relaxing while i was studying at the university of chicago. the experience was definitely superb and if you have intellectual curiosity and perseverance to go through some demanding work, this is the place to be. It does get really cold in winter. yikes! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
by hyungjooson, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, South
Development Studies, Independent
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
looking at the city from lake michigan is pretty because all the lights are on even at nights! House of Blues is pretty good. i don't know many good cafe =( This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by hyungjooson, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, South
Development Studies, Independent
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
choose the ones you have most interest then even when you get to the wall that you can't cross, you get to stay strong. (don't break the wall..eeeeek)
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
ask and ask and ask. it is always good to ask around and figure out what is good for you. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by hyungjooson, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, South
Development Studies, Independent
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Everyday knowledge (shopping, directions, etc.) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
i had some though times but without those times, but you learn as you make mistakes ;) This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by hyungjooson, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, South
Development Studies, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Family Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
i spent more because i somehow had to get rid of stress =( Food, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife: was the same price as at home. Travel: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
ask friends to share cost This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
by hyungjooson, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea, South
Development Studies, Independent
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
i wish i have read more books In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
study is rigorous but you get to meet intelligent and friendly people. FINAL COMMENTS
Are you ready for some hard-core studying that is related with critical analysis and argument? This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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