What do you like about uchicago

For Better or Worse, You Are UChicago The instinct to distance oneself from the slurry of stereotypes that circulate campus is powerful—however, doing so only makes life harder. Manya Bharadwaj. Manya Bharadwaj is a third-year in the College. The Maroon in your inbox. Every Tuesday and Friday. But then another student made a comment about how the discussion reminded her of an episode of Rick and Morty. That same student later told us that all humans are ravioli as we were discussing David Hume.

Aside from this, the class also helped me develop some essential skills. The Core is a central part of being an undergraduate at UChicago. It gives all students a way to explore their interests and expose themselves to classes and subjects that they otherwise might not have had the chance to explore.

As a result, UChicago students become knowledgeable in a variety of subject areas beyond their own field of interest—and maybe even find new fields of interest! Farah is a first-year student in the College studying biochemistry and philosophy. Outside of class, she is involved with MUN and tutoring. Student life is vibrant with a rich diversity of student clubs and activities, and we can always count on resources from academic and career advising, to Title IX counseling and Student Health Services.

I knew from the start that this school would be a great fit for me. I have to come to believe that it is the little things at UChicago that make it unique as a post-secondary institution. The messages of encouragement written on the walls of bathroom stalls, the various types of communities, and the people who are committed to helping others on their path of growth and development are things that cannot be found elsewhere. Most importantly, there is no other place that I know that acts as a host to a community of people and empowers them to make a difference both on-campus and beyond; and, to me, that is something that is indispensably unique about UChicago.

But, this campus is so much more than academics—much of my UChicago experience has to do with the people I have met. Everything from my experiences in the housing system, the array of RSOs on campus I am involved in, as well as my professors and advisors, have a huge hand in shaping who I am. It is a niche major that not a lot of schools offer and, among those who do, UChicago is one of the best.

When I applied, I was hoping to be in an environment where I can converse freely with peers and professors who share my passion, and I am able to do exactly that here at UChicago. The vigorous history of science community here has supplied me with abundant inspiration, guidance, ideas, and free coffee, for which I will always feel very grateful. To name but a few: Medical breakthroughs that advance science and health e.