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Chad C
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Political Science, PhD, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
With graduate school, the real challenge is to adapt to the demands and pressures of academic life. Adjusting to a new country may seem easy in comparison.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Of course, for graduate students it often depends entirely on what you hope to study. For most departments, however, the University of Chicago is truly first-rate. Perhaps more than most, this is one university that takes the "life of the mind" seriously.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Again, I think internationals would do better to prepare for the transition to graduate school, and worry less about cultural anxieties.
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hyungjooson
Housing
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
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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!
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hyungjooson
Academic
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)
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
ask and ask and ask. it is always good to ask around and figure out what is good for you.
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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hyungjooson
Student life
Describe host city:
Students interact with the local community without much university involvement
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Travel, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
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 =(
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“Intense MA Program”
anonymous
United States, Graduate
Linguistics, 2012
Overall
The MAPH program at the University of Chicago is an excellent alternative to doctoral studies. The student body is diverse and you have access to all the classes the graduate school has to offer (both MA and PhD level). The degree is completed in just over an academic year.
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Pros
UC is one of the best schools in the world
Cons
Very expensive program and city
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hyungjooson
Overall
I wish I had known...
i wish i have read more books
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
study is rigorous but you get to meet intelligent and friendly people.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Are you ready for some hard-core studying that is related with critical analysis and argument?
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